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Visiting a colorful market in Lima, Peru and learning about local practices and ingredients of Peruvian cuisine is a feast for all five senses.

Get hands-on experience preparing some of Peru’s most iconic dishes and shopping at a local market during this Lima cooking class. First stop by the market to pick out fresh meat and produce, discovering the incredible diversity of ingredients in Peruvian cuisine. Then head to the kitchen choosing to prepare a choice of fish, chicken, beef or vegetarian dish like ‘Ceviche’ learning the necessary steps in fun, relaxed atmosphere. Your cooking excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport (for most areas of Lima), professional chef instructor, snacks and either lunch or dinner.

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Travelers gather at the Main Square of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was founded in 1535, to start the city walking tour and explore the historic center of Peru’s capital.

Get acquainted with the rich regal history of Lima on an educational sightseeing tour of the Peruvian capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the ambient tangle of Lima’s historical center; gaze at the fabulous façade of the Presidential Palace; descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery; and admire the ancient Dominicans Tower. A portion of your tour goes to an NGO that support social projects in the community.

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Courious sealion coming to us.

Calling all nature lovers, this tour allows you to swim alongside wild sea lions in their natural environment. Departing Lima, travel by boat to the Guanera Islands (Islas Guaneras), home to Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and sea lions. Plunge into the water to enjoy a supervised swim with the marine mammals before admiring rock formations and other wildlife on your return journey. Refreshments are included.

Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Huacachina Sunset Toast

Immerse yourself in the culture and scenery of the Ballestas Islands, Paracas, and Huacachina Oasis on this full-day trip. Beat vacation planning overwhelm and leave the logistics and organization to your guide. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes a speedboat tour, a vineyard visit, a sandbuggy ride and dinner. Don't worry about getting sore feet, as you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle between stops.

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

16 hoursFree Cancellation

Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience a more authentic, less-touristy side of Lima during this half-day, small-group walking tour through the city’s Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Observe the hum of activity in ‘fish town,’ a section of Chorillos that hosts a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby cliffs to sample some local snacks. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and hip art galleries.

Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Historic Lima - Main Square

With one day in Lima you can explore the very best of the city, from the colonial architecture of the historic center to pre-Colombian art and seaside neighborhoods. See the gorgeous interior of the San Francisco Convent, tour the Museo Larco, then get a glimpse of Lima’s earliest history in Miraflores. This full-day, private tour of Lima offers the flexibility and convenience of a personalized tour, including pickup and drop-off at hotels in some neighborhoods, and it’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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.

Swimming with Sea Lions in Lima

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

From Pyramids & Bohemian Streets: Lima Miraflores & Barranco Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Uncover the ancient mystery of the Pachacamac Temple on a tour from Lima that helps you explore an off-the-beaten-path archeological site. Explore the religious compound with a knowledgeable guide to discover its 2nd-century origin; gaze at majestic pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon; and admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs of prehistoric Inca civilization.

Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Lima City Sightseeing Tour

Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions of Lima during a sightseeing tour that provides the ideal overview of the capital for first-timers. Feel like a real ‘Limeño’ (a Lima local) as you explore the town’s colonial and Incan architecture, visiting its charming neighborhoods and its many religious shrines and churches. Save yourself hours of planning travel logistics, as your guide takes care of transporting you.

Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Larco Museum (Museo Larco)

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Larco Museum (Museo Larco)

Waterfront mansions and high-rise towers of the Miraflores district in Lima.

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Miraflores

Lima Plaza Mayor

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Lima Plaza Mayor

Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima)

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Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima)

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