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The trips worth crossing Peru for.
The 15 most popular lima city tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
A small-group half-day Lima tour with hotel pickup, major historic sites, and included Cathedral plus Santo Domingo Convent entry.
Most Popular“The tour was great; punctual, convenient and a great way to experience historial Lima. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us great insight into the history, architecture and culture of Lima. Thank you”
3-hour bike tour of Miraflores and Barranco: Huaca Pucllana, Bridge of Sighs wish, seaside parks, and cafe refreshment with photos.
“GOGO Biking gave us a great tour of Lima. Our guide Diego was very courteous and gave us a lot of interesting history about the area. We had a nice stop at a cafe towards the end to rest and socialize before heading back to the bike shop. I would definitely recommend this place.”
Half-day Lima tour that pairs Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs with guided Pachacamac ruins, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and a museum visit.
“The guide's explanations were easy to understand and the time allocation was accurate.”
Small-group half-day tour from Lima to Pachacamac, with Site Museum and clay Sun and Moon Temples. Admission tickets included.
“The tour exceeded our expectations, was an amazing glimpse into history, and our guide Ursula was exceptional!”
Guided night at Lima’s Magic Water Fountains Park with hotel pickup, a 120-meter fantasy show, and stories behind the lights.
“Excellent tour with a very friendly an knowledgeable guide”
Lima paragliding over Costa Verde with a 15-min flight, HD video, and a personal pilot. Meet at Magdalena del Mar.
“I’m thrill seeker so I decided to try it. On the day of the booking I didn’t get any message so I decided to go the place and check. Waited for 10 minutes and went gliding. It wasn’t scary and we were gliding quite high.”
Half-day guided visit to Pachacamac from Lima with museum lessons, Temple of the Sun ocean views, and hotel pickup for $79.
“Today me had a wonderfull tour with one of the best guides you can have: Jordan. Jordan has an unbelievabel knowledge of peru and pachacamac. We learned so much about the historie and the excavations! This is a must do tour in Peru to learn about Peru and his historie. A 10 out of 10…”
Shared, door-to-door van transfer from Lima’s airport to Miraflores with free onboard WiFi, air-conditioning, and GPS tracking for a low fixed price.
“Could not find this courier. None of the airport workers knew how to find them by the directions given to us. We had to use a different vendor to get to our hotel. Truly disappointed”
Enjoy Lima’s Circuito Magico del Agua fountain show at dusk with a bilingual guide and included admission, starting 5 pm.
“Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable but the overall experience was a bit underwhelming and seemed more oriented to people traveling with kids than for just adults. Also the tour does not need to be 3 hours long. It could be easily cut down to 1 hour.”
Experience Lima after dark: San Francisco catacombs, Plaza Mayor lights, and the Magic Water Circuit fountain show on a 4-hour tour.
“My wife and I took the Lima night tour with Susan (Milu). She did a great job as a guide, providing us with tons of interesting insights about Lina’s history, culture, and people. She was genuinely interested in getting to know us, unlike most tour guides, and spoke excellent English. I highly recommend her as…”
Half-day Lima highlights with private pickup, main squares, La Merced, and San Francisco catacombs. Catacombs cost extra, but value stays strong.
“My teenager and I very much enjoyed our tour with Rubi and Susana. Both guides were very engaging, super knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety and well-being. (It was a hot day, we always stopped in the shade for our history info.) Small group, well worth it as transportation in an air conditioned van…”
Bike Lima’s coast and bohemian Barranco with Huaca Pucllana temple ruins, a small-group guide, and ocean views for a budget-friendly price.
“Do this on your first day in Lima especially if you’re staying in Miraflores. It really helps you get a lay of the land and appreciate everything the city has to offer. Mani the tour guide also gives really great specific recommendations whenever it’s relevant to the conversation, so ask lots of questions!”
City of Lima in 4 hours: Huaca Pucllana, San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco catacombs with a local guide.
“Everything went well, started on time and the tour guide was very informative and professional. Jordan took the time to explain a lot and the walking pace was reasonable.”
Shared small-group bike tour through Miraflores and Barranco in Lima with ocean views, art stops, and an ice cream break.
“Great way to experience Miraflores and Barranco while having fun. One covers a lot of ground in a safe and easy riding.”
Cycle Miraflores and Barranco to Chorrillos, then climb El Morro for 360° Jesus Statue views. Small-group tour, $30.
“The views and guide were amazing! My daughter and I had a great time.”
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