Top Lima Public Transportation Tours in 2026

Discover the true Peruvian umami on a fully customized culinary adventure that strips away the social media hype to deliver nothing but authentic flavor. Instead of predictable picks or modern fusion, you will choose your own path from 26 personally tested local food spots where the portions are generous and the prices remain completely real. Forget tiny gourmet twists; this is traditional food. You will dive straight into the heart of traditional neighborhood markets and hidden gems, learning the art of how to combine complex local dishes like a local. To ensure your adventure remains unforgettable, the experience is professionally captured in a pro video reel complete with dramatic drone flights. VERY IMPORTANT TO READ: - The tour is designed to take you to the right place to eat the right dish, every time - You pay local prices directly at each stop, no markups, no commissions - What you’re supporting is our work: years of exploring, testing, and selecting the best real local spots

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.

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.

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

Discover the highlights of Lima on this guided walking tour with a small group of travelers. Learn about Lima and Peru’s history as you walk around to iconic attractions, including the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), the Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs, Muralla Park, and the main square of Lima.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary during this half-day private tour of Lima. Visit highlights such as the city's Cercado de Lima, San Isidro, and Miraflores with a dedicated guide just for you and your party. Also, enjoy a guided tour of the San Francisco Convent and catacombs or the Huaca Pucllana Pre Inca Site. Private round-trip transportation included. Choice of departure times throughout the day available.

Experience a more authentic, less-touristy side of Lima during this half-day, small-group walking tour through the city’s Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Observe the hum of activity in ‘fish town,’ a section of Chorillos that hosts a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby cliffs to sample some local snacks. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and hip art galleries.

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.

Food lovers with limited time in Lima won’t want to miss this comprehensive culinary walking tour, led by a bilingual guide. Don’t get overwhelmed by the city’s public transit system; instead, navigate the metro like a local as you visit top attractions and sample typical dishes and drinks, including pisco sours, for an immersive and hassle-free excursion.

Live Lima in a different way by combining its culture and nightlife in a single experience. Tour the Historic Center with a local guide, enjoy a pisco tasting, use the Metropolitano as part of the experience, and end the night at the Magic Water Circuit with its main show. The reservation has a value of USD 5 per person and the tour operates under a voluntary tipping model, so at the end each traveler freely decides if they wish to recognize the work of their guide with an additional contribution.

Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions of Lima during a sightseeing tour that provides the ideal overview of the capital for first-timers. Feel like a real ‘Limeño’ (a Lima local) as you explore the town’s colonial and Incan architecture, visiting its charming neighborhoods and its many religious shrines and churches. Save yourself hours of planning travel logistics, as your guide takes care of transporting you.

Discover the best of Lima’s gastronomy and entertainment in an unforgettable experience. We invite you to participate in a live demonstration of the preparation of the famous Peruvian ceviche, considered one of the most emblematic dishes of the country, where you will know its ingredients, secrets and traditions. In addition, you will enjoy an exquisite preparation of live Pisco Sour, the flagship cocktail of Peru, learning about its history and the brewing process that has made it a globally recognized beverage. To cap off this incredible experience, we will visit the spectacular Magic Water Circuit, one of the most impressive fountain complexes in the world. Be amazed by its light games, dancing fountains and multimedia shows that turn the lime night into a magical moment for the whole family. A perfect combination of culture, taste and fun that you must not miss during your visit to Lima!

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.