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Join us for a visit to the colonial mansions that have stood the test of time, and enjoy an engaging experience guided by our expert local guide. Our first stop is the Banco de la Reserva Museum, where you’ll explore its basement galleries and discover an impressive collection of artifacts from Peru’s pre-Hispanic cultures. Next, we head to the Central Museum and then continue to the Main Square, the heart of Lima’s historic center. Here you’ll have the perfect opportunity to capture stunning photos of the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the City Hall. The highlight of the tour is an exclusive visit to Casa Aliaga, a secret gem of Lima. Built in the 16th century by the Aliaga family—who still owns it today—this mansion offers a romantic, elegant, and mysterious atmosphere. Stroll through its salons and private rooms as your guide reveals its fascinating stories. We end the tour with a delightful Pisco & Wine tasting.

Our tours are distinguished by the character personalized of the service, based on friendly, cordial and sincere attention from the guides and the skills of the drivers to get rid of the traffic of the City. Achieving a VIP experience at the best price.

Begin at the vibrant Mercado No2 in Surquillo, where you will explore colorful stalls filled with exotic fruits, local ingredients, and authentic Peruvian flavors. Continue to the historic center with a visit to the iconic Plaza San Martin before exploring the beautiful Convent of Santo Domingo, home to the tombs of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macias. The highlight of the tour is the climb to Santo Domingo's bell tower, the highest historic viewpoint in Lima, offering spectacular panoramic views over the entire city. Finish your experience at the impressive Plaza Mayor in Lima, surrounded by Lima’s most important colonial landmarks. Highlights Explore a traditional local market Lima's most important colonial sites. Discover the tombs of Peru's famous saints. Climb the highest historic tower in Lima with panoramic views over the city. Learn about Lima's history and culture.

Drive to Barranco and stroll around this quaint and traditional district,considered to be the city´s most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Perus leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. Stop at the Park of Barranco to degustate the exquisite traditional Peruvian anticuchos, made with beef heart and seasoned with garlic, vinegar, cumin, and aji panca, a mild red chile pepper with a smoky flavor. Have a taste also of the typical picarones, a fabulous dessert of sweet flavor, crispy and warm, dripping with syrup. Return to your Hotel.

Lima’s Larco Museum is one of Latin America’s most prominent pre-Columbian museums boasting thousands of pieces. Join a small group and tour guide to explore the highlights of the museum in just a few hours. See over 5,000 years of Peruvian history in one place as you explore several exhibits from erotic pottery to pre-Columbian art and a collection of gold and silver pieces.

Discover 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history on a small-group tour of the Larco Museum. This dynamic guided visit provides fascinating insights into the history and significance of the exhibits. Throughout the tour, you're free to ask questions for a more enriching and personalized experience. Enjoy free time to explore the museum's remarkable collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts and marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and stories behind their makers.

Discover the beautiful historic buildings of Lima’s colonial past with this small-group tour. With a group of just 15 guests, pay a visit to architectural gems like Casa Aliaga, Hotel Bolivar, and Osambela Palace. Includes a Pisco Sour at Lima’s oldest hotel and convenient pickup from Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, and downtown Lima.

Join this small group guided tour in Lima of the Huallamarca Pyramid and the Larco Museum. This will be about a half day trip, and you’ll be collected and dropped back to your hotel in Lima. Learn all about pre-Inca Peruvian culture when visiting the pyramid, and continue on to the museum to observe the 35,000 ceramics on display.

Join our journey through time and enjoy the history of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern Lima. Visit Lima's oldest resorts, its valley, pre Hispanic temples and its grand main square. See its colonial architecture and recreational spaces, hear about its religious beliefs and the unique names of its streets, and enjoy the evolution, modernization and the lifestyle of its most picturesque characters. This is a private tour where you will have a tour guide just for you and your party, get in contact with local people and learn more about Lima, the city of kings and Queens!

Located in the Lurín Valley, this sacred site was dedicated to Pachacamac, the most important god of Peru’s coastal cultures. During our visit, we’ll explore remarkable places such as the Acllawasi—the House of the Chosen Women—and the impressive Temple of the Sun, both built during the Inca period. This sanctuary was extremely important, serving as a ceremonial center for multiple pre-Inca cultures as well as the Incas themselves. To complete the experience, we’ll visit the site museum, where you’ll find ceramics, textiles, and many other archaeological treasures that reveal the rich history of the region. Join us and uncover the mysteries of ancient Peru!

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.

Learn about Andean rituals when you visit Pachacamac’s temples on this small group tour, and also pay a visit to Barranco’s bohemian neighborhood. Your guide will take you to places you couldn’t find by yourself, and tell you stories and legends not found in guidebooks. Pickup and drop off are conveniently provided from Lima to keep things simple.

Go off the beaten tourist trail and explore a side to Lima that most visitors miss. This small-group tour takes you to the Presbítero Matías Maestro Cemetery, a hidden gem and the oldest public cemetery in the Americas. Hear stories and discover hidden symbolism that you'd likely miss on your own as you wander past its neoclassical mausoleums, sculptures, and tombs of Peru’s most notable figures.

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With our Magical Water Circuit Tour in Lima, you will be amazed by the world`s largest complex of electronic fountains, certified by Guinness World Records. This excursion will take you to enjoy a wonderful show of water, light, music, and images presented at the famous Reserve Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the entire city of Lima. Spend an entertaining afternoon in Lima with us and delight in the charms of this beautiful city.

Discover the highlights of Lima in one day with this small-group guided tour. Visit top attractions and neighborhoods, such as Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco, and the Park of Love, Plaza San Martin, Plaza Mayor, and Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs, with a guide to provide historical context and insights.

Discover the glittering gold and ancient treasures of the Gold of Peru Museum on a private 3-hour tour from Lima. Delve into five rooms, each bursting with thousands of unique gold artifacts, with a knowledgeable guide and uncover the fascinating history of the precious metal. Also included in the tour is a visit the Weapons of the World Museum, an extensive collection of armory from a variety of countries. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

We’ll pick you up at the airport and start the tour according to your flight arrival time. Our first stop is Plaza San Martin, a beautiful square built to celebrate 100 years of independence. Then we’ll walk through some of Lima’s most iconic streets, where colonial churches, old mansions, wooden balconies, and modern shops blend into a unique and lively scene. Next, we explore the Catacombs, the mysterious underground cemeteries beneath colonial churches—one of Lima’s most intriguing historic sites. We end at the Main Square, where you’ll see the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and City Hall. After the tour, we’ll take you back to the airport in time for your next flight.

Get a comprehensive overview of Lima's long and eventful history on a half-day group tour. Comfortable transportation beginning at your hotel enables you to complete the extensive itinerary without stressing over taxis or public transit. Spanning over 1,500 years of history, the excursion includes visits to the Huaca Pucllana ceremonial temple, Lima Cathedral, and the historical center. You'll also taste locally produced chocolate at the ChocoMuseo and enjoy a stroll around El Parque del Amor.

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.

⚠️ 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.

Discover Lima on this half-day tour, which focuses on the culture of the capital of Peru. Learn about early inhabitants during a tour of a pre-Columbian archeological site in the middle of the city. Admire the colonial art and architecture of the Santo Domingo Convent and with a visit to Casa Osambela. Finally, at the impressive Government Palce, take in the solemn ceremony of the changing of the guard.

Discover Lima's highlights in one day with this small-group full-day tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, and explore Miraflores, Park of Love, San Isidro, Barranco, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Mayor. Includes entrance to the Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs.

Get a comprehensive overview of Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center and the Larco Museum on a private sightseeing tour. Your adventure begins with an immersive tour around Plaza Mayor, where your guide will bring 500 years of landmarks to life. Then, head beneath the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco of Lima to explore the city’s catacombs. Lastly, enjoy an illuminating tour of the vast collection at the Larco Museum.