Top Lima Half-day Tours - page 5

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.

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.

Make the most of your travel budget and vacation time on a panoramic bus tour of Lima. The shared bus enables you to see the city's highlights comfortably and efficiently without feeling overwhelmed. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Peruvian capital as you ride past Huaca Pucllana and other landmarks. You'll also enjoy a guided walking tour of Plaza de Armas and Plaza San Martin.

Lima is considered among Peru’s must-see destinations, but exploring solo means missing the city’s history and colonial heritage. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Lima hotel and delve into the city’s three historical periods—pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern—with your guide. Hear the secrets of top attractions like the Archbishop's Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and San Martín Square, and visit the San Francisco Convent’s catacombs.

Discover the ‘City of Kings’ on a private walking tour through Lima. Visit the city’s main highlights such as the main square, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Rimac Bridge and more. Learn about the rich history of the city from its pre-colonial age to the Spanish colonization to present-day from your informative guide. Enjoy a few tastings of local treats and discover the local culture of Lima.

Don't let confusing public transit, overpriced taxis, or lack of time keep you from exploring the wonders of Lima. This Lima city tour is specifically designed for passengers disembarking at the Port of Callao and includes a private van and professional guide to help you see the city's highlights, from its UNESCO-listed center to its famous cafes.

Discover Lima in the best way possible—by bike! Join our Bike Tour through Miraflores and Barranco, cycling along the scenic Malecón de Miraflores with breathtaking ocean views and exploring the artsy streets of Barranco, Lima’s most bohemian district. ✅Safe route guided by local experts. ✅ Stops at the Bridge of Sighs, Kennedy Park, and more. ✅ Comfortable bikes and safety gear included. ✅ Experience Lima in a fun, active, and eco-friendly way!

Make the most of your limited time on dry land on a small-group shore excursion to the Archeological Complex of Pachacamac from Puerto del Callao. This half-day adventure is an excellent option for history enthusiasts as well as cruise ship passengers looking to stretch their legs. Your guide will ensure you see the most important temples, pyramids, and cemeteries in the expansive 494-acre religious sanctuary.

Visit the best of Lima just as the city starts to come alive on this private evening tour. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off, a guided visit to the Larco Museum showcasing over 5,000 years of Peruvian history, and a romantic dinner in the museum gardens featuring traditional Peruvian cuisine.

Explore the sights of Peru’s capital city on a small-group walking tour. Enjoy an intimate atmosphere while strolling around the Central Market and visit the city's other top landmarks. As you walk, learn the stories behind each sight. Try out Spanish greetings with help from your guide and uncover the intriguing history of Lima as you venture through the streets. A personalized experience is guaranteed on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12 people.

The adventure begins at Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site, where, accompanied by an expert guide, you will take a guided tour inside the site, discovering first hand the history, worldview and remarkable advances of the pre-Inca cultures in the heart of Miraflores. Then, we will visit a local market in Miraflores, a feast of colors and aromas where you will know the extraordinary biodiversity of Peru and taste exotic fruits from the coast, the mountains and the jungle. We continue to the romantic Love Park, with an unrivalled view of the Pacific Ocean, ideal for memorable photos. The journey continues to the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site, where you will visit the most important stages of colonial history. We will finish at the majestic Convent of San Francisco, including its famous catacombs, and the iconic Plaza Mayor in Lima. ✨ A complete tour that combines archaeology, living culture, gastronomy and unforgettable landscapes.

Begin your evening with a visit to Parque de la Reserva, home to the spectacular Magic Water Circuit. Enjoy an impressive show of illuminated fountains, music, lights, and water projections, creating a unique visual experience in the heart of Lima. After the Magic Water Show, continue to La Candelaria, a traditional Peruvian restaurant known for its lively atmosphere and cultural performances. Enjoy a delicious Peruvian dinner while watching a vibrant folkloric dance show featuring traditional dances from different regions of Peru. Experience colorful costumes, live music, and energetic performances that showcase the country’s rich cultural diversity. This evening combines Lima’s spectacular lights and fountains with Peruvian gastronomy, music, and traditional dance, making it a perfect introduction to the country’s culture and nightlife.

With over 30,000 artifacts on display, exploring and understanding the Larco Museum’s outstanding collection can be overwhelming. Discover over 5,000 years of Peru’s ancient history—without getting bored—on a small-group tour of this iconic Lima museum. Throughout the experience, enjoy engaging and interactive commentary from your guide that brings the collection of textiles, gold, and silver to life.

Uncover the mysterious of ruin that pre-date even the ancient Machu Pichu on an enriching 3.5-hour excursion from Lima. Explore downtown Lima with a knowledgeable guide to discover a series of huacas, pyramid like structures, used for ceremonial purposes. Visit the significant sites of Huaca Pucllana and Huallamarca to gain fascinating insight into the history, origin and cultural relevance of the structures. Learn all about the unknown indigenous pre-Incan civilizations as you’re transported back to the year 200BC.

Tick off more of Lima’s sacred buildings in less time on this tour of three significant sanctuaries. Alongside your guide, visit the Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, and the Monastery of Santa Domingo, where two saints are laid to rest. See, too, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, whose pastel exterior harbors the beloved 17th-century ‘Cristo Moreno' painting, and learn about Lima’s religious heritage. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience one of Lima’s most magnificent museums by night during an evening experience of the Larco Museum with dinner. After the daytime crowds have departed, explore extensive collections of pre-Colombian artifacts with a guide who takes you beyond the info panels. Then, sit down to a gourmet dinner inspired by Peru's regional specialties. Sip sweet pisco sours overlooking the museum’s beautiful gardens.

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.

The balconies, Moorish architecture, and churches of Lima’s historic center offer a fascinating glimpse of the city’s colonial past. Experience the best of the Lima old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks and drinks at Bar Cordano, and entrance fees. This private tour offers a flexible, personalized experience, with departures available in the morning or afternoon.

Explore Peru's vibrant and cosmopolitan capital on two wheels with a bicycle tour around Lima. Cruise to its historic center via mountain bike, cycling into the past with each classical French-style mansion and colonial structure you see. As your guide points out and shares history on such places as the Peruvian House of Literature and the Gran Hotel Bolivar, you meander toward Lima's Plaza Mayor, the city's birthplace. Arrive in time to see the changing of the guards Government Palace, then wind down your ride with a refreshing brew.

Your tour will start in downtown Lima, where you will visit the Aliaga House, a viceregal construction delivered by Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains (Jerónimo de Aliaga) when he founded the city. Then you will go to Saint Francis' Church, which has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public. Next, you will go to Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle en 1926. The museum, located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century, houses the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts as well pieces of erotic art.

Discover the highlights of Lima, even if you have only limited time, with this private half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off at your hotel, cruise port, or airport, and explore attractions such as Cathedral of Lima, Park of Love, Huaca Pucllana, and Plaza Mayor.

Discover the top landmarks in Lima with the aid of a private guide during this 3 and half hours excursion in the Peruvian capital. During the course of your day you’ll get a personalized introduction to top Lima attractions including a variety of churches, architecture and public squares. You’ll also take an eerie trip inside Lima’s Catacombs and enjoy the visual spectacle of the city’s Magic Water Circuit (El Circuito Mágico del Agua). Your private Lima trip also covers a private guide, driver and vehicle, round-trip hotel transport and all entrance fees.

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.

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.