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Experience an unforgettable day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina, featuring a guided boat tour of the Ballestas Islands to see sea lions, penguins, and more in their natural habitat. Explore the stunning Huacachina Desert Oasis at your own pace, then enjoy an exhilarating dune buggy ride and sandboarding adventure, capped off with a breathtaking desert sunset. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned buses and bilingual guides, with optional local cuisine like ceviche and pisco sours to complete your journey.

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.

Avoid the hassle of trying to figure out public transportation or the expense of private taxis by opting for a hop-on hop-off bus that visits key tourist attractions and includes air-conditioning for added comfort. Choose between 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour pass options and head out to explore at your own pace.

Explore two of Lima’s top neighborhoods with ease on this small-group guided bike tour. Go further with less effort on two wheels, with a professional guide to lead the way and provide more insights. See highlights such as Parque Kennedy, Miraflores Boardwalk, Parque del Amor, Puente de los Suspiros, and Parque Municipal de Barranco.

Take in Southern Peru's highlights, without having to worry about planning any tours and transfers, on this 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Relax knowing all your logistics and activities are sorted, although accommodation needs to be booked separately. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a dune buggy ride in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, and a cruise of the Ballestas Islands.

Discover Lima's best side on this guided evening tour of the city. Dress up for cocktails at a trendy beachfront bar, enjoy gourmet dining at a restaurant inside of a 2,500-year-old archaeological complex, and finish up with a walking tour of the bohemian Barranco district en route to dessert. This tour includes all food, drinks, and transportation, ensuring a night to remember.

Lima's bohemian Barranco neighborhood has a thriving food scene, but, for visitors, it can be difficult to choose which venues to visit. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this small-group walking food tour that takes you to the area's best restaurants and shops to sample a plethora of Peruvian foods and drinks.

Complete your Lima bucket list in just over three hours on a small-group sightseeing tour. This excursion is ideal for travelers who are short on time, as well as people who want to orient themselves to the city for future exploring. The extensive itinerary includes visits to the Barranco neighborhood, Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana shrine, Olive Park, and more. Along the way, enjoy live commentary that brings Lima’s history and culture to life.

This city tour is designed for travelers who want to know the best of Lima in a few hours, in a comfortable, safe and well organized way. Unlike a common tour, we combine the modern area of Miraflores, a panoramic stop in Huaca Pucllana, the Historic Center of Lima and the entrance to the famous Catacombs of San Francisco. It includes pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels, professional guide and a small group experience to better enjoy each place.

Taste your way through historic Lima on an evening food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of food and drink tastings. Since Lima draws foods and traditions from all around the country, you’ll have the chance to try a wide range of treats, with a local guide to help find the very best versions among the overwhelming options in the city center.

Get a taste for the vibrant culinary scene in Lima with a food-focused tour. Cover ground across the city with stops in several different districts that include a visit to a Peruvian coffee roaster, a market tour, and a ceviche class. Sample pisco and learn how to make Peruvian cocktails with a hands-on workshop. The final stop is a gourmet lunch with dessert at a restaurant overlooking pre-Incan ruins.

Discover Lima’s vibrant nightlife scene on an evening bar and club crawl through the Miraflores district. You won't have to plan your evening out—leave the itinerary to your guide as you visit three bars and one club or four bars, depending on the night. Get to know your group with fun drinking games, and enjoy free shots at the first three locations with exclusive drink discounts.

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.

Discover the Peruvian capital from an alternative vantage point on a small-group nighttime tour. Begin by exploring the eerie catacombs beneath the San Francisco Monastery, which house the remains of over 70,000 individuals. Then, stroll around the city's historic center, and listen to insightful and engaging commentary from your guide. As night falls, soak in the enchanting ambiance of Lima's illuminated landmarks.

Discover the Nazca Lines and Ica effortlessly and efficiently on a private day tour from Lima. All-inclusive transportation and a carefully curated itinerary ensure an enriching experience without dealing with the complexities of travel planning. After a comfortable transfer to Huacachina Oasis, enjoy sandboarding and a dune buggy ride. Next, take a flight from Ica to the enigmatic Nazca Lines. Cap off the adventure with lunch and tastings at a local vineyard.

Explore the mystic allure of the Pachacamac Archeological Complex on a small-group half-day tour from Lima. The excursion begins with a leisurely visit to the Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac, which brings illuminating context to Pachacamac itself as you explore the temples and well-preserved ruins. Throughout the experience, you’ll enjoy engaging commentary that takes you beyond the typical tourist guidebook.

Peru's southern coast is home to three very different experiences within a few hours of each other—Pacific marine wildlife at the Ballestas Islands, pisco production in Ica's vineyards, and a desert oasis at Huacachina—but they're far enough from Lima that doing them in one day requires a structured route. This tour links all three with private transport for a seamless day of exploration.

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.

Make the most of your time in Lima and avoid the hassle of coordinating transport between scattered landmarks with this private half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and visit highlights such as the Plaza de Armas, Love Park, Basilica and Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs, and more, with a guide to provide informative commentary.

Cruise off the coast of Lima during a half-day tour of five islands. Sail aboard a speedboat and relax with provided snacks and beverages while you sightsee. Admire the beautiful natural scenery en route to El Camotal, San Lorenzo, and the Palomino Islands. Then slip on a provided wetsuit and life jacket before you frolic in the Pacific Ocean with sea lions.

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.

Savor the many flavors of Peru on a small-group tour in Lima. Follow your guide through the city and learn about the culture and dishes brought to Peru by various groups of immigrants. At Mercado Central, discover the ingredients used in Peruvian cooking. Enjoy 12 snacks including ceviche, papa rellena, picarones, and more, excluding alcoholic beverages. At the end of the tour, you’ll be an expert on Peruvian cuisine.

Even though the wonders of the Ica desert are dispersed, this day trip makes it easy to check off Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina in just one day. Rather than having to book accommodation and tours in each destination, you’ll experience the best of each stop—whether on a boat ride or riding sand dunes—without spending hours planning yourself.