Top Lima Half-day Tours

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.

Whether you have a layover in Lima or just want to maximize your sightseeing time; this tour ensures you don’t waste a moment. Be picked up on arrival at Jorge Chávez airport and head straight into the city to take in the highlights with your private guide. Explore the Miraflores and Barranco districts, take a walk through the Park of Love, and visit the busy Plaza de Armas. Your tour can be adapted to your preferences, so you could also visit a museum or shop for handicrafts at the market.

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.

Discover the best of Peru’s capital on this half-day city tour of Lima. Visit several neighborhoods including Barranco, Miraflores, and the historic center where you learn about the local history from your dedicated guide. Travel the city in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, meaning you can stop at a place for longer if you choose.

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.

Private rides can be very expensive to book—instead, book this Jorge Chavez International Airport Shared Transfer Service from Miraflores that gives you the same awesome service at a much more budget-friendly price. Get picked up from your Lima accommodation or hotel in Miraflores and get taken to the LIM Airport in time for your flight, along with other travelers going to the same destination.

Travel back through 5,000 years of Peruvian history with this admission ticket to Lima’s fascinating Larco Museum. Situated inside a picturesque 18th-century colonial mansion, this comprehensive museum offers a great way to put Peru’s incredible wealth of historical sites and pre-Columbian cultures into context. Connect the dots between iconic Peruvian sites like Machu Picchu, the Nazca Lines, Cusco and much more as you admire its amazing range of exhibits, beautiful gold and silver artifacts and a unique erotic art collection.

Get your trip to Peru off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Lima Airport (LIM), waiting for you with a sign, and head to the car for the quick transfer to your hotel in the city. Or, if you are leaving Lima, this service is also available for pickup from your hotel and on-time transfer to the airport.

Experience the highlights of Lima with this guided tour with a small group of just eight people. Visit top attractions such as the Huaca Pucllana archeological site, Hostal Bolivar (famous for the Pisco Sour), Plaza San Martin, Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs, and Plaza de Armas, with a professional tour guide to provide more insights.

Discover two of Lima’s most popular and picturesque attractions on an exciting evening tour of the city. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, be transported back to pre-Colombian cultures with the ancient artifacts of the Larco Museum (Museo Larco), and then awaken your senses with a spectacular light and sound show in Lima’s Parque de la Reserva (Park of the Reserve).  Stop off to sample local delicacies and a refreshing pisco sour during your exciting excursion into the night.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culture of Lima through this small-group markets tour of the city. Experience the flavors native to Peru at a Surquillo Market 1 with a sampling of fruit and learn a little about local life in the city. Travel like a local to Chinatown and taste Chinese-Peruvian snacks before ending on a sweet note at Alameda Chabuca.

Experience the beauty of Lima at night with this private tour of two top attractions. After pickup from your hotel or the airport, travel to the Park of the Reserve to see the world’s largest fountain complex, the Magic Water Circuit, and be amazed at the water, light, and music display. Afterwards, enjoy sightseeing and nighttime photos around the Main Square of Lima.

See a totally different side of Lima away from the usual tourist highlights during this visit to one of the city’s shantytowns. During your exploration, visit a local kindergarten, offering a chance to challenge the prevailing myths about poverty and the people it impacts. Best of all, a portion of your trip purchase goes to helping the community and its residents. Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport from Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro.

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.

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.

Begin your vacation in Peru the right way with a convenient airport arrival transfer. Enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey to your Lima hotel, skipping crowded taxi ranks and navigating the city's confusing public transport systems. Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the transfer will coincide exactly with your arrival flight.

Discover three of Lima's most iconic districts on a small-group tour of Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro. In Miraflores, enjoy stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from the boardwalk. Then, explore the bohemian streets and visit the Bridge of Sighs in Barranco. Finally, marvel at San Isidro's elegant architecture and visit the Huaca Huallamarca archaeological site. Listen to insightful commentary on each district's history and culture along the way.

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.

Lima is a city with a lot of history and tourist culture. You will enjoy with us this beautiful tour alongside our bilingual guide and our tourist mobility to learn about the fascinating history and culture of the city of kings.

A great nighttime activity for anyone looking to go out in Lima, this Lima Magic Water Show Experience takes you to Circuito Magico Del Agua to watch beautiful fountains illuminated with neon lights. Fun for families and all ages, this light show experience also provides pickup from some areas in the city to make for a stress-free time.

Get a thorough overview of Lima's UNESCO-listed historical treasures in just half a day on a small-group walking tour. This tour is perfect for curious travelers who want to maximize their time in the Peruvian capital. The robust itinerary takes you to San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, City Hall, and more. The tour's highlight is visiting the Monastery of San Francisco and its catacombs.

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.

Escape the daytime heat and discover Lima by night on a private evening tour of the 'City of Kings.' Witness a magnificent laser, light, and water show at the Magical Water Circuit, located in Parque de la Reserva. Then, delve into the illuminated landmarks of downtown Lima such as the grand Catedral de Lima and the Government Palace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.