Experience the best of Lima in just one day! Discover pre-Incan history, colonial architecture, award-winning food, and the iconic Larco Museum on this private guided tour. Book now!
Experience the best of Lima in just one day! Discover pre-Incan history, colonial architecture, award-winning food, and the iconic Larco Museum on this private guided tour. Book now!
- Plaza San Martin - Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru’s most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The…
- Plaza San Martin - Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru’s most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños.
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop’s Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment.
- Museo Larco - Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)
Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe.
- Huaca Pucllana - A brief stop to observe Lima’s most famous solid pyramid used as a ceremonial site for the Lima culture during the years of 200 to 700 AD. A full tour of the site is not taken, only observed from the outside.
- El Parque del Amor - An artistic park located on the sea-side cliffs of Miraflores. Observe the para gliders sailing over head and local young couples strolling along the paths dedicated to lovers everywhere. A great place to snap a quick photo of you and a loved one!
- Miraflores - See the more contemporary side of Lima with it’s ocean side views and beautiful parks. Included in this portion of the tour are stops at the Huaca Pucllana and Parque de Amor (Love Park.)
- Morro Solar - Sitting at roughly 251 meters above sea level, you will get a wonderful view of the Pacific Coastline, Chorrillos Bay an the Shanty towns below. Often overlooked on other tours, this can be the highlight of ours!
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions)
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions)
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
- Gratuities
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
- Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
- Gratuities
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Ideal for visitors with limited time in the capital, this tour brings you the best of Lima in a single day! You’ll get to discover everything from Lima’s ancient pre-Incan history and colonial-era architecture, to its celebrated culinary scene, and a private, guided exploration of Lima’s foremost attraction, the Larco Museum. Your private guide and…
Ideal for visitors with limited time in the capital, this tour brings you the best of Lima in a single day! You’ll get to discover everything from Lima’s ancient pre-Incan history and colonial-era architecture, to its celebrated culinary scene, and a private, guided exploration of Lima’s foremost attraction, the Larco Museum. Your private guide and provisioned transportation mean this tour is not just well-organized and convenient, but also a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the city as you get to know a local friend.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The Catacombs portion of the tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible but we can substitute the Cathedral of Lima or other venue if client is unable to participate in Catacombs tour.
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.