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The island of Palomino is home to a large colony of sea lions that live without natural predators. While the sea lions are still wild animals and it’s forbidden to touch them, this sightseeing cruise from Lima allows you to get in the water and swim with them. Plus, during the ride to Palomino, you'll cruise past other islands that host Peruvian birds such as Humboldt penguins and Peruvian boobies. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore Lima, Peru—including Parque del Amor, the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, the Historic Center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)—with ease on a half-day tour alongside a bilingual guide and forget about the language barrier. With just 15 people on your small-group tour, you'll enjoy an intimate experience, plus a pisco sour and ceviche demonstration and tasting.

Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this half-day tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the mystifying Nazca Lines, spectacular Paracas National Reserve, and enchanting Huacachina oasis on a 3-day group tour from Lima. In Paracas, you'll observe sea lions, penguins, and other exotic marine life on a boat tour of Paracas Bay. Later experience the thrill of sandboarding in Huacachina's golden dunes. The multi-day adventure concludes with a flight over the desert to get a bird’s eye view of the ancient geoglyphs.

Explore Peru’s must-see destinations on this 7-day, 6-night tour of Lima and Cusco, and see the sunrise at Machu Picchu. Discover Lima’s cultural landmarks and renowned cuisine, then travel to Cusco to experience its blend of Inca and colonial heritage. Visit the legendary mountaintop site of Machu Picchu with included entry. With daily breakfast, accommodation, and transportation provided, this budget-conscious trip also allows free time for independent discovery.

Discover Lima through an alternative lens on a small-group tour. This - at times grim - excursion is ideal for travelers intrigued by the chilling side of the city's history. After a stroll around the Plaza de Armas, visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs. Later, explore the often overlooked Matias Maestro Cemetery and its striking mausoleums. Throughout the experience, enjoy immersive and engaging commentary from your guide.

On this Lima day trip, get away from the city to learn about how the majority of Peruvians live out in the countryside. Visit rural communities marked by subsistence agriculture and long-standing traditions—though a large percentage of the Peruvian population, many foreign visitors never get to know about it.

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL (basic) option. Full experiences such as Ballestas Islands, buggies and hotel pickup are available only in the Premium or Private option. Discover Paracas, Ica and the oasis of Huacachina in an experience designed for travelers looking for comfort, organization and higher-level service from Lima. Forget the logistics and enjoy a smooth tour where every detail has been carefully planned so you can experience the desert, sea and Peruvian culture in one day, without worry. To adapt to your travel style, we offer three experience options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different inclusions and service levels. We recommend reviewing the details of each option before booking, to choose the one that best fits what you want to live.

Get the lay of the land in Lima thanks to this 4-hour private shore excursion sightseeing tour. Explore some of the city’s best-known landmarks including the Miraflores neighborhood, Huaca Pucllana, Government Palace, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Convent, and much more.

Get off the tourist trail and see a different side of Lima during this 7-hour exploration of the city’s lesser-known sights and working-class neighborhoods. Experience life as Lima fisherman during a 20-minute boat ride before heading to the Morro Solar viewpoint and visiting the second-largest cemetery in the world. Spend your afternoon with an upbeat, positive interaction with the city’s poorest residents in one of Lima’s hillside slums. You’ll learn about daily life in this harsh environment and hear about efforts by a local NGO to improve conditions.

Since Lima highlights stretch across the sprawling city, exploring with limited time can mean rushing around. Trade time waiting in taxi lines for a comfortable private tour by vehicle, visiting five different areas to sample Lima’s culture, food, and history. You’ll see Huaca Pucllana, stroll the Plaza de Armas, soak up Barranco’s bohemian vibe, find gorgeous views of the coast, and more, with hotel pickup and drop-off in selected districts.

Discover the culinary delights of Lima through the eyes of a local on a small-group food tour. Your adventure begins with a tuk-tuk ride around the Chorillos district and along the coast. Next, feast on a traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant. Then, take a walking tour of the Barracco district, and listen to stories not found in any guidebook. Complete the excursion with Peruvian desserts.

Take a private, small-group tour to one of the Inca Empire’s most important religious sites and learn from your local guides about the Inca culture, traditions, and customs. Given that the Pachacamac archaeological complex is three times bigger than Machu Picchu and situated near Lima, this is an ideal alternative for travelers with no time to visit Cusco.

Discover the most enigmatic park in Lima and experience its famed laser light show on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful fountains, which move in harmony with music, at Circuito Magico Del Agua. Afterward explore the bohemian district of Barranco and learn about its history and culture as you stroll the art-filled streets.

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL option. Full experiences, such as hotel pickup and entrance fees to the San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, are only available in Premium or Private options. Lima is a magical and ancient city with an impressive cultural, gastronomic and religious heritage. On this tour you will discover the best of the city in just 4 hours visiting the three historical periods of our capital: pre-Hispanic, modern and colonial Lima.

Get a kaleidoscopic view of Lima on a small-group nighttime tour of the city’s Magic Water Circuit and Barranco district. Enjoy included hotel pickup before watching a colorful water display at what Guinness named the largest fountain complex in the world. Next, stroll along the bustling bohemian streets of Barranco as your guide provides illuminating commentary on the district's history, art, and landmarks, including the Bridge of Sighs.

Discover Lima in all its illuminated splendor on a small-group evening tour. This excursion is ideal for travelers who want to avoid tourist crowds and experience the city from a unique vantage point. After an easy transfer from your hotel, visit the catacombs beneath the San Francisco Church with your guide. Then see the many landmarks in the city’s UNESCO-listed historic center, including the Presidential Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and City Hall.

Experience two different sides of Lima’s history during this 3-hour private guided tour to the Pre-Columbian site of Pachacamac and then the charming neighborhood of Barranco. Journey by private vehicle 19 miles (31 kilometers) south from Lima to visit Pachacamac, an archaeological site and one-time sacred center used by local residents for well over 1,000 years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Then proceed to Barranco, a charming 19th century beach resort for Lima’s aristocracy that today is home to many of the city’s artists.

Discover Barranco, Lima's bohemian district, on a 2-hour walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, dive into the local art scene, and learn about the history of Barranco, Lima, and Peru. Get insider dining recommendations and experience the creative energy of this captivating neighborhood.

The Larco Museum showcases exhibits from Peru’s pre-Inca days, but exploring independently means missing the hidden secrets of the ancient Chimú and Sipán cultures. On this tour, explore the Larco Museum as your guide sheds light on the lifestyles and traditions of Peru’s historic forebears. Visit other top attractions including Lima Cathedral and the Monastery of Santo Domingo, with pickup and drop-off at your Miraflores or San Isidro hotel included.

Visit one of the most important archeological sites near Lima with this half-day tour to the pre-Incan Pachacama Ruins. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Miraflores or San Isidro hotel and scenic views along the Pan-American Highway on the way to the complex. At Pachacama, explore the pyramids, palaces, temples, and streets overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Discover the history, art, and culture of Callao with this small-group guided tour from Lima. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the historic center of Callao to explore its history and landmarks, including the Real Felipe Fortress. Afterwards, see street art and murals in the artsy area before ending at La Punta for seaside views, with time for a beer and snacks (own expense).

We'll pick you up from your accomodation or hotel address. We are going to try 10 different flavors of Peruvian tapas and local drinks in one of the largest local markets in Lima, 'Mercado Magdalena'. We promise that you will be full at the end of the experience by trying yuca snack, andean coffee, sweet potatoe chips, stuffed potatoes, chicha morada, amazonian grills, empanadas & others! This Market is highly visited by people from all parts of the city for its wide variety of products, restaurants and huariques (hole in the walls). In addition to meeting our friends the market vendors where you can practice your Spanish! We will also visit one of the largest and most colorful churches in the entire country with a local tuktuk.

The half-day Lima City Tour offers a wonderful experience exploring the highlights of the city, as well as its emblematic traditional neighborhoods. Lima holds the title of the “city of kings”, granted by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The central core still retains palpable evidence of the colonial era, implying that history is still alive in its streets.