Top Lima Tours by Duration

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.

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.

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.

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.

See the best of southern Peru without having to worry about planning your tours and transfers on a 2-day tour that’s ideal for time-pressed travelers. Highlights include a dune buggy ride in the desert oasis of Huacachina, a scenic flight over the Nazca Lines, and a cruise of the Ballestas Islands, known as the Galapagos of Peru. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

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.

Experience the ultimate day trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina. Cruise through the Ballestas Islands to spot sea lions, penguins, and spectacular rock formations, enjoy a traditional wine and pisco tasting in Ica, discover the iconic Huacachina Oasis, experience thrilling dune buggies and sandboarding, and end the day with a breathtaking desert sunset. Choose the experience that best matches your travel style—from our Classic option to premium experiences featuring the Paracas National Reserve or our signature Exclusive Sunset Campfire & Picnic Experience—each thoughtfully designed to create unforgettable memories.

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.

Calling all nature lovers, this tour allows you to swim alongside wild sea lions in their natural environment. Departing Lima, travel by boat to the Guanera Islands (Islas Guaneras), home to Humboldt penguins, guano birds, and sea lions. Plunge into the water to enjoy a supervised swim with the marine mammals before admiring rock formations and other wildlife on your return journey. Refreshments are included.

See the best that Peru’s capital, Lima, has to offer as you embark on a city sightseeing tour. Join a small group and visit important landmarks like the Park of Love, the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, Plaza Mayor, and the Convent Museum of San Francisco. As you explore, your guide sheds light on the three historical periods of Lima—pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern—as well as the cultural and gastronomic heritage.

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the MOST HIGHLY REVIEWED Company in Peru. Our Huge Luxury Buses are almost double the size of any other company offering this tour. We are the ONLY company offering Free High Speed Wi-Fi, which is hugely important for the long journey to and from Lima. Visit the Ballestas Islands in Paracas, Peru’s “Mini-Galápagos,” where sealions, penguins, and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat. Learn how Peruvian pisco is made during a visit to a vineyard and taste the different varieties of pisco, an authentic introduction to Peru’s national spirit. Experience the desert oasis of Huacachina, dune buggy and sandboarding with the best local company in Huacachina, all timed perfectly for a spectacular sunset toast in the desert. Onboard local Peruvian hosts who will share stories about life in Peru you won’t find in guidebooks. Don’t Be a Typical Tourist… Discover the Real Peru with Peru Hop!

The half-day Lima City Tour offers a wonderful experience exploring the highlights of the city, as well as its emblematic traditional neighborhoods. Lima holds the title of the “city of kings”, granted by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The central core still retains palpable evidence of the colonial era, implying that history is still alive in its streets.

Explore Lima by bike on an off-the-beaten-track cycle tour from Miraflores. Ideal for active travelers, this bike tour covers top Lima attractions—including the pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucllana, El Malecon, and the Bridge of Sighs—and hidden gems in the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. This small-group tour, limited to eight people, offers a morning or afternoon departure time.

Discover the mystifying Nazca Lines, spectacular Paracas National Reserve, and enchanting Huacachina oasis on a 3-day group tour from Lima. In Paracas, you'll observe sea lions, penguins, and other exotic marine life on a boat tour of Paracas Bay. Later experience the thrill of sandboarding in Huacachina's golden dunes. The multi-day adventure concludes with a flight over the desert to get a bird’s eye view of the ancient geoglyphs.

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.

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 four different venues. Get to know your group with fun drinking games, and depending on the night, enjoy free entry to a club.

THE MOST COMPLETE AND EXCLUSVE DAY TRIP FROM LIMA IN A LUXURY BUS. 1) 2 HOUR BALLESTAS ISLANDS: visit wild marine life and the Candelabra. 2) AMERICA´S OLDEST VINEYARD, LA CARAVEDO: Peruvian Lunch and Pisco tour. No other tour comes to this vineyard, ask upfront. 3) HUACACHINA: Explore the Oasis at your leisure. 4) 2 HOUR BUGGY - SANDBOARDING: Feel the adrenaline riding the highest dunes of Peru like a rollercoaster. 5) PICNIC AT SUNSET: Magical Sunset Picnic in the middle of the Desert. No other tour offers this experience, ask upfront. HSE (HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT): The only company in Peru offering helmets for the buggy tour and a safety back-up plan. COMFY AND CONVINIENT: Tours 365 days a year 100% guaranteed. Pick-up/Drop off in Luxury bus equipped with AC, USB ports, clean restroom, 24/7 GPS and Speed Control. ALL-INCLUSIVE: All tours, fees, lunch and picnic included. TOP-QUALITY EXPERIENCE: Highly trained guides who speak fluent English.

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.

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.

Avoid the hassle of trying to coordinate two tours on one day with this combo experience that includes a bus tour of Lima’s charming Miraflores neighborhood and a walking tour of the historic center. As an added bonus, enjoy an interior tour of the Museum of Santo Domingo at no extra cost.

Complete your Lima bucket list in just half a day 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.

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.

Learn about Spanish occupation in Peru during a walking tour of Lima’s historic center. Marvel at the 16th century mansions, churches, and balconies as you walk from Plaza San Martin to Plaza de Armas, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This tour includes a visit to the spooky catacombs, where you will discover why limes weren’t just used for drinks. The experience lasts about 4 hours.