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Lima City Tour: Explore Historic Highlights
4.8
38 Ratings
Lima
Explore Lima’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods on a half-day city tour. Discover colonial treasures and cultural gems in the “City of Kings.”
Explore Lima’s rich history and vibrant neighborhoods on a half-day city tour. Discover colonial treasures and cultural gems in the “City of Kings.”
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Miraflores - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in either Miraflores or San Isidro. The first tour departs at 09:00 am, with an afternoon option at 14:00 hrs. The tour includes a visit to the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Costa Verde.
Next, the tour proceeds to Huaca…
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Miraflores - The journey begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in either Miraflores or San Isidro. The first tour departs at 09:00 am, with an afternoon option at 14:00 hrs. The tour includes a visit to the Parque del Amor in Miraflores, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Costa Verde.
Next, the tour proceeds to Huaca Pucllana, an ancient archaeological site that served as a ceremonial temple for the Lima culture. Here, you will enjoy a panoramic view of this pre-Inca structure.
Following this, the tour moves to El Olivar Park, and then continues to the Historic Center of Lima. Here, you will stroll through colonial streets and squares, visiting the Convent of San Francisco de Asis and its Catacombs, an old colonial cemetery filled with historical intrigue.
The tour concludes at the Main Square, surrounded by iconic monuments such as the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral of Lima. These are magnificent examples of colonial architecture that showcase the splendor of colonial Lima.
What's Included
- Official Tourist Guide (Spanish - English)
- Permanent assistance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tourist transportation
- Pick up and return to hotel
- Official Tourist Guide (Spanish - English)
- Permanent assistance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tourist transportation
- Pick up and return to hotel
What's Not Included
- Extra expenses
- Meals
- Entrance fees to the Monastery of St. Francis of Assisi and Catacombs
- Extra expenses
- Meals
- Entrance fees to the Monastery of St. Francis of Assisi and Catacombs
Additional Information
The Lima City Tour, lasting half a day, provides an excellent opportunity to discover the city’s main attractions and its iconic traditional neighborhoods.
Lima is known as the “City of Kings,” a title bestowed by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The city’s central area still showcases clear remnants of the colonial period, suggesting that history continues to thrive in its streets.
The Lima City Tour, lasting half a day, provides an excellent opportunity to discover the city’s main attractions and its iconic traditional neighborhoods.
Lima is known as the “City of Kings,” a title bestowed by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro. The city’s central area still showcases clear remnants of the colonial period, suggesting that history continues to thrive in its streets.
Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(38 Ratings)
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James_d
May 9, 2026
A pleasant afternoon of Lima sites and sounds. - Enjoyable high lites of Lima. Our guide Yajaira was excellent. We signed up for an English speaking tour and ended up with a shared Spanish - English tour. It was a little frustrating when the Spanish speaking guests would be loudly talking when Yajaira was telling us in English what we were seeing. It made it very difficult to hear.
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Reynarubyv
Apr 23, 2026
Thank you, lovely Daphne🤗🤗 - The Sacred Valley was one of the most beautiful and peaceful experiences I have ever had. Traveling through this stunning region of Cusco, surrounded by towering mountains, green valleys, and ancient Inca sites, felt like being inside a living postcard. Every view along the way was more impressive than the last, making the whole journey truly unforgettable.
What I enjoyed most was simply being able to walk, observe, and take in the natural beauty of the landscape. The calm atmosphere, the fresh air, and the connection with nature made the experience very special and relaxing.
I want to sincerely thank my guide Daphne for her excellent accompaniment throughout the tour. Her explanations were clear, interesting, and helped us appreciate even more the importance and beauty of each place we visited. Her kindness and professionalism made the experience even more enjoyable.
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Darexs2026
Apr 22, 2026
Thank you, guide Darex 😊 You are kind and wonderful - My experience on the Lima City Tour was truly wonderful and memorable. My family and I really enjoyed discovering this beautiful city, learning about its history, culture, and traditions. Lima is an amazing place, full of charm, impressive architecture, and a very special atmosphere that made our visit even more enjoyable.
I would like to sincerely thank my guide Darek for the excellent experience he provided us. His kindness, patience, and clear explanations made the tour very interesting and enjoyable for everyone in my family. Thanks to him, we were able to appreciate Lima in a much deeper and more meaningful way.
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Che
Apr 22, 2026
Very nice tour of the city - Lima was amazing. Our tour guide Willian is an expert in Lima history.
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Neodaniloq
Apr 16, 2026
A very special thank you to my guide, Antonella☺️ - My City Tour in Lima was an amazing experience from start to finish. I really enjoyed exploring the city and visiting some of its most iconic and beautiful places. The walk through the city felt very special, as I was able to learn more about its history, culture, and everyday life.
One of my favorite stops was the Love Park, with its stunning ocean views and peaceful atmosphere. It was a perfect place to relax, take photos, and enjoy the beauty of the coast. I also really enjoyed visiting Huaca Pucllana, which was fascinating to see and learn about. The history behind this archaeological site made the visit very interesting and unique.
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Jose
Apr 15, 2026
Thank you, Anthonella! 💙✨ - My city tour in Lima was truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience 🌆✨. From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized, and I had the chance to discover the beauty and history of this amazing city. Walking through the beautiful streets, visiting the historic center, and seeing the iconic places of Lima made me fall in love with the city even more. Every corner had something special, from the stunning architecture to the rich culture and traditions that make Lima so unique.
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Christianmm6901pw
Apr 12, 2026
It was very good - Very good recommended to 100 very soon I will be back
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Jorginhoh2026
Mar 31, 2026
Thank you so much, Gabriela!✨💙 - I had a wonderful experience on the Lima City Tour at midday with my family. We truly enjoyed every place we visited, and everything was very well organized. The tour was beautiful, and we were amazed by the history, the views, and the beauty of the city.
I would like to give special thanks to our guide Gabriela for her kindness, patience, and excellent service throughout the entire tour. She made us feel very comfortable and explained every detail with great care and professionalism. Thanks to her, the experience was even more special and unforgettable.
It was such a lovely moment to share with my family, and I will always remember it with great affection. Thank you so much, Gabriela, for making this tour such a beautiful experience!
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Topb349
May 17, 2026
They should be clear that Huaca Pucllana can only be seen by bus. - I find it incredible and very unfortunate that they made a stop at the Park of Love instead of Huaca Pucllana.
The disconnected guide, I did not like it.
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Bruce_w
May 17, 2026
Be careful with this tour. Checked so that you understand exactly what’s included and how long the total last. - I was disappointed with this tour. First, it was listed to be five hours. Instead, it was only 3 1/2 hours. Second, given there was time the tour should’ve included for us to be able to go in and see all of the archaeological site Hauca Pucllana. Not just take a photo opportunity outside. Third, I understood that the price I was charged would not include the admission fee for the monastery. But given it was a good hour of our tour, and was very interesting, it should’ve been included in the price I charged to my credit card.. Instead, Vanessa didn’t realize I hadn’t paid until we were well into that part of our tour. I wanted to pay by credit card and she didn’t have a means to accept it. And I did not have any Peruvian money. So I had to pay $10 US. Which is more than the cost for admission. And Vanessa had no way to give me back any change.That is ridiculous and bad management. Again, very disappointing. I overpaid.
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