Top Lima Shore Excursions - page 3

We offer you a flexible way to visit Lima, fully tailored to your preferences. We provide alternatives and suggestions to make this experience the best possible, adapting the itinerary to your interests and what you most want to discover. For 5 hours, you will have a comfortable, modern van equipped with GPS and internet connectivity, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. You will also be accompanied by a bilingual guide and a professional driver, working together to show you the very best of Lima according to your interests. This private experience allows you to explore the city at your own pace, with comfort, personalization, and expert guidance throughout.

The Pachacamac Archaeological site, south of Lima, Peru, is home to the remains of a pre-Hispanic civilization that dates back to AD 200. With this tour, private transfers make getting to the site a breeze. Once there, bilingual guides bring out the highlights including the museum where artifacts are displayed and the 320,000 square foot Temple of the Sun. Buffet lunch on a nearby hacienda features Peruvian food, regional dance demonstrations, and a Peruvian Paso horse and rider performance for a full day of ancient culture and modern Peruvian traditions.

Learn about the amazingly diverse creatures that inhabit the coastal areas of Peru during this 4-hour Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge tour in Lima. Admire the refuge’s beautiful collection of birds including Andean coots, Peruvian pelicans, gulls and Great grebes, along with the numerous fish, reptiles and amphibians that also call the site home. Your refuge visit also includes a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Head off the beaten track and see two different sides of the city on this shore excursion tour of Lima. With a local guide, visit the city's shanty towns—also known as pueblos jóvenes ("young towns" in Spanish), enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, then take a walking tour of the Historic Centre of Lima. Reciprocity NGO uses profits from the tour to implement social projects that improve the quality of life for communities living below the poverty line.

Uncover the culture and cuisine of the little-visited Chorillos neighborhood of Lima where rich fishing and seafood traditions endure. During this guided tour, explore a local fish market, take a short coastal journey in a traditional fishing boat for views of the city skyline and coastline, stroll through Chorillos, watch an artisanal boat builder at work, and enjoy Peru's national dish, fresh ceviche, at a local family restaurant before continuing to one of the most dramatic vantage points on the seaside capital.

Get acquainted with the historical treasures of Lima on a full-day walking tour, including pickup from Jorge Chavez Airport. Alongside your guide, you’ll explore Lima’s UNESCO-listed historical center and learn about the capital’s past and present. Take the beautiful Jiron de la Union pathway and descend to the city's subterranean catacombs. See, too, Lima Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) and the Catedral de Lima on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people. Relish the convenience of airport pick up and hotel or airport drop-off at the end of your tour.

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Boat tour around the Ballestas Islands (cute penguins, sea lions, migratory birds, and more). Authentic local experience "wine and Pisco tasting". Try local wines the famous Pisco (liquor made from grapes) and accompany this activity with a delicious local lunch. Tour the impressive dunes of the Ica desert by buggy, grab your sandboard, slide face down the dunes, and be surprised by the beautiful sunset in the middle of a vast desert. Travel from Huacachina to Nazca (3hrs 30min), where you will witness the enigmatic and mysterious “Nazca Lines”. The flight takes a maximum of 30 min.

Immerse yourself in Andean landscapes and wildlife on a private hiking tour from Lima to the Marcahuasi Plateau. This full-day excursion is perfect for travelers who want to experience Peru’s otherworldly natural attractions but don’t have time for a multi-day trek. During the invigorating 5-mile (8-km) walk, your guide is on hand every step of the way to answer questions and share commentary on local culture and history.

Explore South Lima's vibrant neighborhoods, including bohemian Barranco, and discover Lima's largest pre-Colombian archaeological site on this private tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit a fish market, parks, and artisanal ice cream shops while learning about local life and the city's rich culture and history from your guide.

Discover the Ballestas Islands on a flexible private tour from Lima, with pickup from your hotel, the airport, or the Port of Callao. Travel in comfort to Paracas and enjoy an unforgettable boat experience surrounded by incredible wildlife. This tour easily adapts to your schedule, with the option to upgrade to a 2-day itinerary and add extra stops such as scenic viewpoints, seaside lunch spots, or a visit to the Julio C. Tello Museum. Ideal for travellers seeking a seamless and customizable coastal escape.

Wander colonial alleyways and grand plazas on this private tour of Lima's top historic sites. Explore the catacombs at the UNESCO-listed San Francisco Convent and the extensive antiques collection at the Larco Museum. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transport for a personalized, convenient sightseeing experience.

Immerse yourself in Peru’s ancient history and unrivaled nature on a private tour from Lima. Begin at the Caral Archaeological Zone, where your guide offers insightful commentary into the site’s 5,000-year history. Next, embark on an off-road adventure in Huacho, where you can relax and enjoy the scenic ride while your guide maneuvers a 4x4 across the tranquil beaches of Playa Chica or Cerro Colorado.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a half-day private nature tour. Head to a nature reserve just outside of Lima and discover the swamps, lagoons, flora, and fauna of the nature reserve. Take a stroll through the wetlands, keep an eye out for the hundreds of bird species that call this place their home, and enjoy the tranquility before heading back to Lima.

The most complete and dynamic full day in southern Peru. Start with a visit to the Ballestas Islands, home to sea lions and glovebirds; then enjoy a ceviche class, Peru’s flagship dish. Continue with the adrenaline of sandboarding and buggies in Huacachina, and end with a tour and tasting in a craft vineyard. An experience full of adventure, gastronomy and unforgettable landscapes.✨

This tour combines the traditional visit to some of the oldest archeological centers of Peru and America with a natural space like few others in the world.

Book your Private Transfer from Callao Cruise Port to Lima city hotels or any addres. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door port/city transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. Meeting with a Nameplate Door-to-door Service No Hidden Charges Clean cars & Professional drivers

Beginning in the 1980s, a group with communist ties called The Shining Path perpetrated bombings, assassinations, and other violent actions that terrorized much of Peru. Now in the past, the history of terrorism in Peru remains a recent and important part of the country's culture. On this half-day private tour, gain cultural insights during visits to the street where the first bombing in Lima took place, the Chorillos Cross (constructed from metal salvaged after a Shining Path bombing and put up to mark a visit by John Paul II in 1988), and the city's moving Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (Lugar de la Memoria).

Brush up on your history and learn about the ancient life in Caral on this guided tour. Leaving from Lima, enjoy a scenic drive to the historic citadel before taking part in a guided walking tour of the ancient city. Learn about the history of each rediscovered building, temple, and pyramid you pass. Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch before visiting the ancient fishing village of Bandurria.

when you book with us you book locally and help our family business We have our very own guides and cars, all services are 100% flexible we can add or detour accordingly to the client needs, more than 20 years put us in the top 10 best companies to travel with. Highlights: Take a speedboat out to the Ballestas Islands off the coast of Paracas to see hundreds of penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat. Known as Peru’s Galapagos (tours to the Galapagos cost a LOT more!) this tour gets you up close and personal with the friendly wildlife. – Paracas Enjoy a Dune Buggy Ride up and across the biggest sand dunes in South America, with incredible views of the only desert oasis in South America. This 2hr tour also includes an option to sandboard down various dunes across the Desert! A true once-in-a-lifetime experience! – Huacachina

Get a local glimpse into South America’s culinary capital on a full-day tour of Lima, which provides a great cultural introduction for first-time visitors. In an intimate small group limited to eight, you’ll explore a Peruvian market, and feast on food inspired by the cultural melting pot of Lima’s diverse communities. You'll also learn about the work of grassroots organizations, NGO's, and meet a local family to experience real Peruvian culture.

Explore Lima’s Historic Center through its most important squares, streets, and landmarks, while discovering the stories, legends, and key events that shaped the city from colonial times to the republican era. This small-group experience also includes a visit to the famous San Francisco Catacombs, making it a memorable and enriching way to understand Lima’s history.

Most tours offered by travel agencies includes a visit to one or two churches, but if you would like to visit the city of Lima from another perspective and approach, we offer you a different tour. Most of our guides has more than 10 years of experience and will make sure that you will enjoy and maximize your staying in the capital of Peru.

On this tour of Callao, you'll explore two different areas of the often-overlooked smaller twin city of Lima. First, you'll visit the upscale La Punta neighbourhood, which is located on a peninsula with rocky beaches and neo-colonial and Bauhaus mansions. The next stop is the historic centre of Callao, an interesting mix of colonial architecture, modern art and professional street art. It is thanks to this contemporary art that Callao's historic centre has transformed from a crime-ridden and dilapidated area into a colourful and safe neighbourhood. Modern art and street art have not only revived the neighbourhood but also the local economy and community. This tour also includes a cultural and local experience: a delicious lunch at a local restaurant as well as a graffiti workshop by a local street artist.