Top Lima Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Get a comprehensive overview of Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic center and the Larco Museum on a private sightseeing tour. Your adventure begins with an immersive tour around Plaza Mayor, where your guide will bring 500 years of landmarks to life. Then, head beneath the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco of Lima to explore the city’s catacombs. Lastly, enjoy an illuminating tour of the vast collection at the Larco Museum.

Discover the magic of Lima by night at Parque de la Reserva, home to the iconic Magic Water Circuit—officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest public fountain complex. Led by an expert local guide, you will stroll through this historic park, admiring 13 spectacular fountains and stepping into interactive highlights like the luminous Tunnel of Surprises, the ultimate spot for unforgettable photos. The grand finale awaits at the Fantasy Fountain with a breathtaking laser light, music, and projection show cast onto giant water screens. Forget the hassle of city traffic and entry lines; our seamless service includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in a comfortable vehicle, ensuring a safe, stress-free, and delightful evening out in Lima.

Join our journey through time and enjoy the history of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern Lima. Visit Lima's oldest resorts, its valley, pre Hispanic temples and its grand main square. See its colonial architecture and recreational spaces, hear about its religious beliefs and the unique names of its streets, and enjoy the evolution, modernization and the lifestyle of its most picturesque characters. This is a private tour where you will have a tour guide just for you and your party, get in contact with local people and learn more about Lima, the city of kings and Queens!

We’ll pick you up at the airport and start the tour according to your flight arrival time. Our first stop is Plaza San Martin, a beautiful square built to celebrate 100 years of independence. Then we’ll walk through some of Lima’s most iconic streets, where colonial churches, old mansions, wooden balconies, and modern shops blend into a unique and lively scene. Next, we explore the Catacombs, the mysterious underground cemeteries beneath colonial churches—one of Lima’s most intriguing historic sites. We end at the Main Square, where you’ll see the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and City Hall. After the tour, we’ll take you back to the airport in time for your next flight.

Explore the birds and wetland nature of Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge on a half-day, private tour from Lima. While many nature tours from Lima require hours of driving, this private experience is the chance to see everything from birds to reptiles and aquatic insects just outside of the city. The private format is tailored to you, which leaves time for additional stops at Chorillos and Miraflores.

Find the best in Lima retail and handicrafts on a three-hour shopping tour. An expert guide well-versed in Lima stores takes you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Larcomar, hailed as one of the city's top shopping venues. Then it's on to the Miraflores handicrafts market to browse for artisan jewelry, alpaca wool clothing, locally made rugs and more. Your guide can assist with purchases, transport your goods, and anything to help make this an effortless shopping experience.

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.

Get off the tourist trail and see a different side of Lima during this 7-hour exploration of the city’s lesser-known sights and working-class neighborhoods. Experience life as Lima fisherman during a 20-minute boat ride before heading to the Morro Solar viewpoint and visiting the second-largest cemetery in the world. Spend your afternoon with an upbeat, positive interaction with the city’s poorest residents in one of Lima’s hillside slums. You’ll learn about daily life in this harsh environment and hear about efforts by a local NGO to improve conditions.

Meet the wonders of our coastline and live the best adrenaline in our ica dunes with the sport of sandboarding

Embark on a 2-day adventure to Paracas, Ballestas Island, and Huacachina from Lima. Begin by spotting the diverse marine life, including sea lions, penguins, and dolphins, on a boat tour around Ballestas Island. Next, take a guided tour of the Paracas National Reserve and enjoy spectacular views along the Pacific coastline. Finally, visit the oasis of Huacachina and take a thrilling dune buggy and sandboarding experience.

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.

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.

Discover a part of Lima that most travelers miss on a small-group walking tour. Begin in a shanty town to learn about the lives of the city's residents and gain a deeper understanding of the current economic and social landscape. Later, see significant landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor and the Cathedral of Lima. The tour includes lunch and a local guide who will enhance your understanding of Lima's past and present.

See Lima like a local on this private sightseeing tour of the city's historic center. Visit top attractions such as Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Church in addition to less-frequented attractions such as Chinatown and the Central Market. End your tour with a more complete understanding of the link between Lima's past and present through the personalized attention only available on a private tour.

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 Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. The route begins at the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, still belonging to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century. Finish the trip returning to your hotel.

Explore the amazing ecosystems of Peru’s Ballestas Islands during this 15-hour small group day trip from Lima. Scout for sea lions, tiny penguins, and a range of bird life during a visit to the Ballestas. Then head to the isolated Huacachina Oasis, located in the middle of the dessert surrounded by palm trees. Admire the sund dunes and have fun on a buggy or sandboarding!

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.

Discover the glittering gold and ancient treasures of the Gold of Peru Museum on a private 3-hour tour from Lima. Delve into five rooms, each bursting with thousands of unique gold artifacts, with a knowledgeable guide and uncover the fascinating history of the precious metal. Also included in the tour is a visit the Weapons of the World Museum, an extensive collection of armory from a variety of countries. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Go around without tiring, the electric bikes will do everything for you. Learn more in less time and without using up energy, accompanied by a professional guide with knowledge of first aid and all cycle routes to the most touristic places in the city of Lima

Embark on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience: Food, Drinks, Private Buggy Ride, Sandboarding at SUNSET, Tour the Top Vineyard & Speedboats! Skip the Early Wake-Up — Live a Private Adventure Like No Other! Forget the 4 AM alarms! Start at 6:00 AM, enjoy more rest, and return earlier to your Hotel/AirBnb — no rushing, no stress Your Experience Includes: Authentic Peruvian Breakfast Full on-table breakfast with freshly baked artisanal breads from a traditional wood-fired oven Ballestas Islands Tour Sail to meet penguins, sea lions, pelicans, and admire the mysterious Candelabro geoglyph Award-Winning Vineyard & Restaurant Tour South America's oldest vineyard, savor à la carte lunch at the region’s best restaurant, and enjoy a FREE Pisco Sour Desert Oasis Adventure Visit Huacachina for a private buggy ride over sand dunes and sandboarding at SUNSET WHY US? Modern vehicles, expert planning, and every detail handled for your comfort and safety BOOK NOW FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!

The Ballestas Islands, located off the southern coast of Peru, are known for their range of diverse wildlife and surrounding beauty. See the best of the islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this full-day private tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide, a seafood lunch, and round-trip transportation.

Ride an electric scooter through the most famous neighborhoods of Lima, Miraflores and Barranco, and immerse yourself in their bohemian atmosphere with this guided tour. You will have a great time! AVAILABILITY: Every day

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.