Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour: Without the Museums!

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Lima, Peru

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Since Lima highlights stretch across the sprawling city, exploring with limited time can mean rushing around. Trade time waiting in taxi lines for a comfortable private tour by vehicle, visiting five different areas to sample Lima’s culture, food, and history. You’ll see Huaca Pucllana, stroll the Plaza de Armas, soak up Barranco’s bohemian vibe, find gorgeous views of the coast, and more, with hotel pickup and drop-off in selected districts.

Private tour ensures a personal experience
Enjoy fruits and snacks at an included market tasting
Travel between sites in a climate-controlled vehicle
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in selected districts;

What's Included

Private tour
Professional Licensed Local Guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see: Exclusions)

Food & Drink Consumption
Gratuities
When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please be ready in your hotel lobby at the scheduled pickup time. This experience follows a timed itinerary, and promptness ensures we can enjoy each part of the service as planned. Your guide will meet you directly in the lobby.

Itinerary

Fisherman's Wharf

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Morro Solar

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barranco

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

El Parque del Amor

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huaca Pucllana

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Parque El Olivar de San Isidro

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casa Tambo Restaurant

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza San Martin

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Central

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

5.0

based on 12 reviews

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Private Day Tour of Lima

richardches, May 2026

Excellent tour. Edgar was fantastic. He showed us the different areas of Lima. He explained so much about the history! We highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day with Edgar. He’s passionate about sharing Lima’s stories, and it’s great to know his explanations of the city’s history made the experience meaningful for you. This tour is designed for travelers who want to see all of Lima’s main attractions in one day—without stepping into museums—and still come away with a rich understanding of the city. From the historic downtown to the seaside coastal districts, you get a complete look at five very different areas of Lima. Along the way, we focus on Peru’s people, culture, and daily life, while still taking in unforgettable architecture and iconic landmarks. With your own professionally licensed guide and private transportation, the day stays comfortable, flexible, and full of variety. We’re so glad this experience gave you a great overview of Lima. Thank you again for recommending the tour—it means a lot to our team!

Great tour - definitely recommend!

Mark_A, Jan 2026

This was a great tour. We learned alot about this beautiful city. Natalie was awesome, and Jorge did a great job navigating the crazy traffic. It's a perfect tour to take at the beginning of your stay so you know what sites to go back to and spend more time. We saw many different historical sites and had fun at the same time. Thank you for a great experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you kindly for taking the time to review our Best of Lima w/o Museums Tour, we are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience! It is the perfect overview for those wanting to get the lay of the land for further exploration or just an overall fun and complete tour of the vast city of Lima.