Embark on an exhilarating journey as you explore Lima, a city renowned for its fusion of modern sophistication, colonial grandeur, and ancient mystique. Filled with exciting adventures and culture-rich sights, this stunning landscapes of Peru's vibrant heart offers a plethora of tours and activities that reveals the country’s cherished heritage. From sampling the flavor-packed local cuisines, wandering its picturesque streets, to uncovering undiscovered gems tucked away in its nooks and crannies, Lima assures an unforgettable trip. Below are my top recommendations for making the most out of your visit to this intriguing city.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Walking Tour of Lima
Immerse yourself in Lima's lively atmosphere and discover its most iconic monuments by exploring the beautiful historic center on this walking tour with an expert local guide.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 11 am
Price
Free!
Alternative
Barranco Tour - Free!
Chorrillos Tour - Free!
Chinatown Tour - Free!
Barranco Street Art Tour - $17 per person
City Tour Lima & Catacombs - $25 per person
Lima City Bike Tour - $25 per person
Hop on - Hop off Bus in Miraflores - $30 per person
Presbítero Maestro Night Tour - Cemetery of Terror - $35 per person
Lima Churches Tour - $37 per person
The Shanty Town Tour - $55 per person
Lima Food Tour
Enjoy the Peruvian culinary arts and discover all its flavors and history with this food tour through the historic center of Lima.
Duration
4.5 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday at 9:30 am
Price
$45 per person
Alternative
Mini Chocolate Workshop - $20 per person
Cook an Ceviche And Peruvian Pisco Sour - $32 per person
Market, Street Food & Society - $33 per person
Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour - $45 per person
Lima Night Food Tour - $48 per person
Local Wine Tour
Delve into the rich history and flavors of Peru's wines and piscos on a small-group tour in Lima. Visit the city's oldest wine district to discover the local industry's secrets while savoring top-notch dessert wines and Piscos. This experience offers carefully chosen destinations and curated insights, ensuring an authentic, high-quality culinary experience.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Monday - Saturday at 10 am and 2:30 pm
Price
$39 per person
Alternative
Gin and Rum Distillery Tour - $12 per person
Coffee Tasting Experience - $25 per person
Craft Beer Tour in Miraflores - $65 per person
Pub Crawl
Have a fun-filled night on this pub crawl in Lima. We'll go into the most exclusive bars and nightclubs in the city and let ourselves be carried away by the rhythm of the music!
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Friday - Saturday at 9 pm
Price
$17 per person
Alternative
Salsa and Bachata Class - $26 per person
Afro-Peruvian Jazz Musical Show - $32 per person
Real Felipe Fortress and Callao Tour
Immerse yourself in the maritime history of Peru with this fantastic tour of Callao and the Real Felipe Fortress.
Duration
5.5 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday at 9 am
Price
$38 per person
Alternative
Larco Museum - $13
Museo de Arte de Lima - $20 per person
Gold of Peru Museum Tour - $44 per person
Pachacamac Tour - $38 per person
Lunahuaná & Cerro Azul Day Trip
Combine adventure and cultural tourism on this Lunahuaná & Cerro Azul Day Trip, which includes rafting on the Cañete River. You'll also taste the wine and honey produced in this incredible part of Peru.
Duration
16 hours
Availability
Saturday & Sunday at 5 am
Price
$29 per person
Alternative
Huaral Province Tour - $24
Santa Rosa de Quives & Canta Trip - $26 per person
Sayán & Churin Day Trip - $29 per person
Pantanos de Villa Trip - $149 per person
Palomino Islands
Experience an unforgettable journey to the Palomino Islands aboard a comfortable and safe yacht. Observe penguins and other seabirds along the coastline of this protected area. Jump into the water and bathe next to a colony of 1000s of sealions.
Duration
4 - 6 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10 am
Price
$59 per person
Alternative
Surfing Lesson at Makaha Beach - $25 per person
Stand Up Paddle Board - $51 per person
Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge Tour - $139 per person
Paracas, Ica, Huacachina & Ballestas Islands Day Trip
Discover an oasis in the middle of the desert and a city with plenty of charm on our Ica and Huacahina Day Trip. We'll also visit the rugged Ballestas Islands.
Duration
19 hours
Availability
Everyday at 4 am
Price
$58 per person
Alternative
National Park Lomas de Ancón Sandboarding /Sledding & Off Road - $119 per person
Chilca or Marcahuasi Desert 4x4 Tour - $120 per person
2 Day Tour to Paracas, Ballestas Island & Huacachina - $149 per person
Caral & Bandurria Day Trip - $158 per person
3 Day Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard - $159 per person
2 Day Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina - $267 per person
3 Day Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina - $289 per person
4 Day Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina - $299 per person
Hiking in Marcahuasi
Enjoy a full day full of adrenaline and emotion. You'll go in a 4x4 truck to the Sierra de Lima, to the town of San Pedro de Casta, from where you'll go to the Marcahuasi plateau and see the numerous rock formations, lagoons, birds and constructions of the ancient inhabitants of the area. A place with a lot of energy and mystique.
Duration
10 - 12 hours
Availability
Everyday at 4 am
Price
$145 per person
Alternative
Hiking in Lomas de Lachay - $155 per person
Peruvian Horse Show
Enjoy a traditional equestrian spectacle in which you'll discover more about the special Paso breed, the best saddle horse in the world, with this Peruvian Horse Show.
Duration
8 hours
Availability
Saturday and Sunday at 9 am
Price
$120 per person
Paragliding Over Costa Verde Districts
Experience an incredible aerial tour over the 4 best districts of Costa Verde. Feel the thrill of flying on this paragliding adventure over amazing landscapes and receive a full HD video of your trip.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Everyday from 10 am - 6 pm
Price
$54 per person
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