Lima in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit
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Lima, Peru
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover all of Lima’s most spectacular sights on a comprehensive and captivating full-day tour of the Peruvian capital. Visit legendary landmarks like the colossal Cathedral of Lima, the picturesque Government Palace, and the intriguing Larco Museum; feast upon a traditional Peruvian lunch of seafood specialties; and feast your senses upon an extravagant show of lasers and music at the Magic Water Circuit for a fabulous finale.
- Full-day Lima sightseeing and cultural tour
- With a guide, see popular Lima attractions like the Cathedral of Lima and the Convent of Santo Domingo
- Learn a bit about Peruvian history with stops at Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum
- Enjoy lunch by the Pacific Ocean at a Miraflores restaurant
- Sip a pisco sour at a local Lima tavern
- End your tour with Lima’s astounding water show, the Magic Water Circuit
- Round-trip hotel transport included
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Snacks and drink at tavern
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
This activity includes roundtrip transfer from the districts of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro. If your hotel or apartment is not included in the list in this 3 districts, contact us.
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
Following hotel pickup, sink into the soft seats of a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and begin your exciting exploration of the city. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, absorb the amorous atmosphere of Parque del Amor while admiring stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Then, head to the inner-city ancient ruin of Huaca Pucllana and discover the ceremonial history of the landmark.
Next, venture through the city’s financial district to see towering skyscrapers and modern constructions before arriving at the social center of the city, Plaza Mayor. See, too, the impressive Government Palace and two of Lima’s most prominent and popular attractions; enjoy the sacred ambiance and ecclesiastical elegant of the Cathedral of Lima and the Covent of Santo Domingo.
Feast upon a delicious buffet lunch in an elegant seaside restaurant; enjoy local specialties made from freshly caught seafood. Revitalized, visit the Larco Museum to immerse yourself in the captivating culture and history of the country. Peruse a plethora of entrancing exhibitions, viewing glittering jewelry, ancient ceramics, and more than 50,000 Peruvian pots.
Then, venture to a traditional tavern to sample the nation’s most treasured drink, a pisco sour. Treat your taste buds to the sweet tones of the cocktail, created by combining grape brandy with egg whites, sugar syrup and lemon juice. Snack upon freshly made sandwiches before taking a seat at the Magic Water Circuit for your tour’s compelling conclusion.
Gaze at the choreographed spurts of the impressive fountains as bright color and melodious music explode onto the scene. Watch lasers dance and images appear during the extravagant spectacle. When the show ends, return to your Lima hotel in your comfortable vehicle.
Next, venture through the city’s financial district to see towering skyscrapers and modern constructions before arriving at the social center of the city, Plaza Mayor. See, too, the impressive Government Palace and two of Lima’s most prominent and popular attractions; enjoy the sacred ambiance and ecclesiastical elegant of the Cathedral of Lima and the Covent of Santo Domingo.
Feast upon a delicious buffet lunch in an elegant seaside restaurant; enjoy local specialties made from freshly caught seafood. Revitalized, visit the Larco Museum to immerse yourself in the captivating culture and history of the country. Peruse a plethora of entrancing exhibitions, viewing glittering jewelry, ancient ceramics, and more than 50,000 Peruvian pots.
Then, venture to a traditional tavern to sample the nation’s most treasured drink, a pisco sour. Treat your taste buds to the sweet tones of the cocktail, created by combining grape brandy with egg whites, sugar syrup and lemon juice. Snack upon freshly made sandwiches before taking a seat at the Magic Water Circuit for your tour’s compelling conclusion.
Gaze at the choreographed spurts of the impressive fountains as bright color and melodious music explode onto the scene. Watch lasers dance and images appear during the extravagant spectacle. When the show ends, return to your Lima hotel in your comfortable vehicle.
El Parque del Amor (Pass By)
1
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Museo Larco
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
4
Circuito Magico Del Agua
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Basilica Catedral De Lima
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- The cathedral is closed on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings; at these times, you'll be offered entrance to the MALI Museum
- Photographs are forbidden inside the cathedral and Convent of Santo Domingo
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums; no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed; you may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is with a bi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 66 reviews
Marissa, May 2021
Ursula is very knowledgeable about Peru’s history. I got to sample all Peru’s dishes, appetizers, desserts with Pisco during lunch in one of their best restaurants. To top it a drink in a bar with a big Peruvian sandwich and Pisco again late afternoon before going to the magic water circuit. Highly recommended tour!!!
Yin L, Dec 2019
We enjoy this program very much. The guide is very good. The Lunch buffet is good. The water funtain show is great!
MariePier_B, Aug 2019
The tour was split into 2 tours of ~3h. We had a reservation at a restaurant in between. The tours were very interesting but the time allocated for the lunch was too long. However, very good tour with a local twist at a tavern!
Clara_R, Jul 2018
Be careful it really is not a full day tour. The agency put me in a group city tour in the morning then dropped me off at a restaurant and asked me to meet another guide at a hotel near the restaurant 4 hours later.Not my idea of a full day tour.
The tour guides were very nice and understanding but the office staff needs a course in etiquette and client relations.
Mariagracia_R, Jul 2018
Learned a lot about the culture and history. First part of the tour, we had 1:1 time with the guide, which allowed us to ask as many questions as we could and truly made for a personalized experience. The buffet was delicious and in a nice area of town (Larcomar). I’d definitely recommend this to another couple or family visiting Lima. Our guide was very passionate when speaking and made the experience so much more enjoyable.
RichardJ_J, Jun 2018
Just can't say enough good things about this tour - it was simply wonderful and we definitely got
rey_s, Jan 2018
.... we meet a new friends in this tour and enjoy their company. we have a funtastic time together 'till the end of our tour.
Clayton K, Jan 2018
We liked Larco museum and water show. The city tour was so-so.
Louis S, Nov 2017
Collected at the time appointed and toured the city for the half day. Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable spoke English very well and was easy to understand. The lunch supplied was a good buffet at a great restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The food offered a great selection. The afternoon tour commenced later in the day and again was collected promptly and taken to Larco Museum which was very interesting with a enormous collection of pottery from Inca times. The water circuit was very popular and the water show which lasted about 15 minutes was great.
James L, Nov 2017
Tour was split in two parts with four hours of nothing in between. This tour was not as advertised. The guides were good and some of the experience was worthwhile but I think because there were only myself on the morning portion, and only four people on the afternoon portion, I felt some advertised content was rushed or left out. Anyway in a single tour supposed to last 11 hours, 4 was spent doing nothing and about 3 more sitting in Lima traffic.
Angela S, Jun 2017
What a day! Thought the time spend at the shopping mall could be shorter.
John L, May 2017
We were not told we would be dropped at a restaurant and then would have to wait 3.5 hours for the second part of the tour. The guide in the City tour part was a bit aloof. The main square was beautiful, as was the cathedral. We thought the Museum might be boring, but it was wonderful. A private collection, it covered both pre-Inca and Inca times. The grounds were beautiful. A pisco sour really sour and the lighted fountains, with a laser show, capped off the afternoon/evening tour. Second half of tour was great. Gabriella did a good job and gave excellent info about Peru history. I would recommend the latter tour, not the first part. Better to schedule two separate tours.
Anoop S, May 2017
Well organized and very enjoyable. Tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable.
Diane M, May 2017
We had an excellent tour of Lima in the day and then we met our guide again in the evening . He was very informative and interesting even though there were only three of us in the evening.
Jeovany Z, Mar 2017
loved this tour! Larco museum is beautiful and the magic water circuit is truly unique!
Peter B, Feb 2017
Victor was a great and knowledgeable guide. We loved the city centre, the Larco Museum and water fountain display. Viajes Pacifico is a great company - email with pick-up time in advance, vehicles clean and tidy, and drivers professional. Thoroughly recommended.
Trevor L, Feb 2017
Extremely informative, well paced. Super guides with expert knowledge. We were very privileged top have tour for 2 then 4. We would highly recommend this for first timers to Peru.
Vito_C, Jan 2017
Loved this tour--should not be missed--one of our highlights of the city--shows wonderful artifacts from Inca times. Our tour guide was great, and the magic water show was awesome!!
Peter M, Nov 2016
Great way to spend the day, despite me messing up my booking the staff were extremely accommodating. The sites and information was well put together.
Karen M, Sep 2016
This was a a very good experience with knowledgeable guides. The 3 hour hiatus at the mall was not really touring. That should be noted in the description.
Joseph L, Sep 2016
Excellent and professonal. Thanks for a great time!
JoAnn A, Aug 2016
It was a fabulous day. Informative guides, safe van diver, delicious food and drinks, and a great mix of activities.
Kerry F, Jul 2016
Really enjoyed our tour. Had 2 very knowlegeable guides. Lunch was lovely.
Siddartha B, Jul 2016
Get a Taxy and do it your self it would save you a lot of money and headaches.
DanielAntonio_R, Jul 2016
Lima is a great city and definitely worth the visit. The tour however left me a bit wanting. The tour didn't spend as much time as I had wanted exploring the older part of town Plaza San Martin, etc There was too much 'free time' in the Miraflores area after Lunch which I felt could have been spent in the older part of town.
Adam T, Apr 2016
A great way to see Lima in a day. Lima is a massive city and this tour covers all the main areas. We had 2 separate tours this day in order to see it all. Both tour guides were good. However, there was a long wait at lunch in the Miraflores district - maybe this could be shortened a bit and we could have checked out the Barranco district also - I am not sure if this is possible however - just a thought.
Ronald S, Apr 2016
Tour went very well. Both tour guides spoke good English and were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. I learned a lot. Lunch and snack were good, and transport was good.
Susan H, Jan 2016
Amazing tour, hugely knowledgeable guide! The Larco museum is a must visit in Lima :)
chrisymario, Nov 2015
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Tourist, Sep 2015
I LOVE GABRIELLA. She made my day, and I really mean that. I will always think of her and her idea of Peru. I think she is perfect in her great knowledge!
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