Top Lima Layover Tours

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.

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.

Join us and enjoy our Colonial and Modern City Tour Lima. You will get to know the historic center of Lima, where its squares, balconies, museums tell centuries of history and tradition.

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.

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 contrasts of Lima on a sightseeing tour of the City of the Kings. Join a small group and visit Love Park, the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, the Plaza Mayor, and the San Francisco Museum with its catacombs. Accompanied by local guides, you will discover the evolution of the capital from its pre-Hispanic and colonial past to the present day, finishing with a pisco and wine tasting.

Experience the best of Lima on a limited schedule on a private tour that explores city highlights, from the colonial-era historic center to the coastal Miraflores neighborhood. Browse for souvenirs at a local market, see gorgeous churches, and stand at the foot of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid in the heart of the city. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a private guide throughout the tour, with the option to add a local lunch and walk through Parque Kennedy, Lima’s beloved ‘cat park.’

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.