Top Lima Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Whether you have a layover in Lima or just want to maximize your sightseeing time; this tour ensures you don’t waste a moment. Be picked up on arrival at Jorge Chávez airport and head straight into the city to take in the highlights with your private guide. Explore the Miraflores and Barranco districts, take a walk through the Park of Love, and visit the busy Plaza de Armas. Your tour can be adapted to your preferences, so you could also visit a museum or shop for handicrafts at the market.

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 beautiful historic buildings of Lima’s colonial past with this small-group tour. With a group of just 15 guests, pay a visit to architectural gems like Casa Aliaga, Hotel Bolivar, and Osambela Palace. Includes a Pisco Sour at Lima’s oldest hotel and convenient pickup from Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, and downtown Lima.

Discover the Ballestas Islands, Peru’s answer to the Galapagos Islands, and ride the sand dunes of Huacachina on this action-packed day tour from Lima—which saves you the hassle of booking multiple activities separately. Increase your chances of spotting wildlife during a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands, taste Peru’s national drink, and enjoy an exhilarating afternoon of sandboarding and a dune buggy ride.

The Larco Museum showcases exhibits from Peru’s pre-Inca days, but exploring independently means missing the hidden secrets of the ancient Chimú and Sipán cultures. On this tour, explore the Larco Museum as your guide sheds light on the lifestyles and traditions of Peru’s historic forebears. Visit other top attractions including Lima Cathedral and the Monastery of Santo Domingo, with pickup and drop-off at your Miraflores or San Isidro hotel included.

This hands-on culinary adventure is led by a professional chef. Learn to make beloved traditional dishes including lomo saltado (sauteed beef and vegetables on rice with French fries), causa Limeña (a terrine of seasoned mashed potato and other fillings), and chicha morada (a corn-based non-alcoholic beverage) in a relaxed atmosphere using traditional pots and techniques. Finally, enjoy the lunch or dinner that you helped create!

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

Get a comprehensive overview of Lima's long and eventful history on a half-day group tour. Comfortable transportation beginning at your hotel enables you to complete the extensive itinerary without stressing over taxis or public transit. Spanning over 1,500 years of history, the excursion includes visits to the Huaca Pucllana ceremonial temple, Lima Cathedral, and the historical center. You'll also taste locally produced chocolate at the ChocoMuseo and enjoy a stroll around El Parque del Amor.

Combine two top Lima tours into just one day on this time- and money-saving small-group tour. First, venture to the outskirts of town and visit the pre-Incan complex and archeological site of Pachacamac. Then, explore Lima’s Historic Center, the Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Martin, and the catacombs beneath the San Francisco Monastery on a guided tour.

Discover the history, art, and culture of Callao with this small-group guided tour from Lima. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the historic center of Callao to explore its history and landmarks, including the Real Felipe Fortress. Afterwards, see street art and murals in the artsy area before ending at La Punta for seaside views, with time for a beer and snacks (own expense).

Begin your vacation in Peru the right way with a convenient airport arrival transfer. Enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey to your Lima hotel, skipping crowded taxi ranks and navigating the city's confusing public transport systems. Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the transfer will coincide exactly with your arrival flight.

Explore Lima, Peru—including Parque del Amor, the Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, and the Historic Center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)—with ease on a half-day small-group tour alongside a bilingual guide. With just 15 people, you'll enjoy an intimate experience plus a pisco sour and ceviche demonstration and tasting. Note that hotel pickup and entrance to the San Francisco Museum and Catacombs are available with select options.

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.

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.

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.

Step away from traditional sightseeing and discover the serene landscapes of the Peruvian countryside on a full-day excursion from Lima. Trade the hustle and bustle of the city and see Humboldt penguins and sea lions in their natural habitat at the Ballestas Islands, visit a local winery to taste the national drink, pisco, and get your adrenaline pumping with a sandboarding experience on the dunes of Huacachina.

More people live in Lima than live in New York. If you’re not an expert, Lima's size means you're likely to spend more time looking at maps than touring the famous sights. Cut out the stress on a private car tour, a great way to ensure you see what qualifies Lima's downtown as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Plus, traveling by private vehicle means you'll jump between attractions with ease, without having to wait for large tour groups.

See Paracas and Huacachina WITHOUT the rush back to Lima: a 2 day tour with a night in the desert oasis, with Peru Hop, the MOST HIGHLY REVIEWED Company in Peru. Our Huge Luxury Buses are almost double the size of any other company's, with an onboard restroom and FREE high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. Visit the Ballestas Islands, Peru's "Mini-Galápagos," where sea lions, penguins and countless seabirds thrive in their natural habitat. Learn how Peruvian pisco is made at a vineyard and taste the different varieties of Peru's national spirit. Race Huacachina's giant dunes by dune buggy, try sandboarding, and raise a toast as the sun sets in the desert. Then, while the day trips head back to Lima, YOU STAY. Enjoy the oasis after dark, wake up in the desert and take a slow day to explore Huacachina (accommodation not included). Onboard local Peruvian hosts 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!

Callao is one of the most important and interesting places in Peru, due to its historical and economic importance, due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Its very cheerful and courageous, habitants have lived for many years closely linked to the sea and fishing. We will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel, where we will depart in the direction of Callao. First we visit the amazing Real Felipe Fortress, a well-known military building that prevented pirate attacks at the time of the viceroyalty in Peru, within this fortress we can find the artillery park, armored vehicle park, house of the governed, house of the response, among others. One of the potentials of Callao is its art, that is why we will get to know Callao Monumental, a modern place full of colors and art, starting with a visit to the old Ronald building that houses art and music, where we will see urban art, living culture and gastronomy in the Plaza Gálvez

It is a totally personalized service in a sprinter with a maximum of 13 passengers for your comfort and with fully trained official tourist guides ready to make your experience unforgettable and unique.

See a totally different side of Lima away from the usual tourist highlights during this visit to one of the city’s shantytowns. During your exploration, visit a local kindergarten, offering a chance to challenge the prevailing myths about poverty and the people it impacts. Best of all, a portion of your trip purchase goes to helping the community and its residents. Your tour includes round-trip hotel transport from Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro.

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.

Tick off more of Lima’s sacred buildings in less time on this tour of three significant sanctuaries. Alongside your guide, visit the Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, and the Monastery of Santa Domingo, where two saints are laid to rest. See, too, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, whose pastel exterior harbors the beloved 17th-century ‘Cristo Moreno' painting, and learn about Lima’s religious heritage. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the beauty of Lima at night with this private tour of two top attractions. After pickup from your hotel or the airport, travel to the Park of the Reserve to see the world’s largest fountain complex, the Magic Water Circuit, and be amazed at the water, light, and music display. Afterwards, enjoy sightseeing and nighttime photos around the Main Square of Lima.