Private Tour of Historic Lima: Explore Miraflores, San Isidro & the City Center

Private tour in Lima that shows you the colonial and modern look of the city. Discover the best experience exploring Miraflores, San Isidro and Lima Historical Center. A short but great introduction to Lima for first-time visitors.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miraflores - Explore the main tourist attractions of Lima Historical Center, San Isidro and Miraflores. Understand the different times that Lima had to pass to become one of the biggest, recognized and most notable cities of South America.

Start this experience exploring the “Malecon” of Miraflores district, a beautiful walkway surrounded by beautiful gardens, enormous appartment complex and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Stop at the Love Park and enjoy taking pictures of its huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls and snack stores. See Larcomar Shopping Mall and visit the Kennedy Park, the heart of Miraflores where you can feel the living culture of this district. Later, explore a pre-Inca building called Huaca Pucllana, a huge complex made of clay and mud considered a ceremonial center from the Lima culture.

  • San Isidro - Once we arrive at San Isidro, the financial district of Lima, we will stop by the Olive Park, an enormous park with more than 100 olive trees and impressive mansions with baroque architecture and adorned with beautiful flowers and plants.
  • Centro Historico de Lima - Once in the downtown area, see the great exhibition park, the Lima’s Art Museum, the Italian Museum and the Justice Palace among other notable buildings. Explore San Martin Square, declared Cultural Heritage for Humanity and considered nowadays as a great symbol of the Independence surrounded by colonial buildings and beautiful gardens.

Walk by Union Street and feel yourself like a local in one of the most popular and commercial areas of Lima. Keep walking, explore the Main Square of Lima and admire magnificent buildings such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop Palace and of course, the Cathedral of Lima, the biggest in all Peru.

Taste peruvian chocolate at the “Chocomuseo” and finally, visit the San Francisco Convent and its famous Catacombs. Discover a secret part of Lima underground with corridors full of history and explore great locations such as the library, corridors with marvelous paintings and the great main cloister.

What's Included
  • Admission ticket to San Francisco Convent & Catacombs.
  • All included activities.
  • Tourist-friendly transportation (Minivan/SUV).
  • Constant assistance throughout.
  • On-board tour guide.
  • Complimentary snack and drink on board.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Pick up/Drop off from Lima Airport or Port of Callao (US$ 15.00 extra per person).
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zoltan_m
Jul 23, 2024
Great sightseeing experience - Our guide William was excellent, he gave us great explanations, took care of us during the whole sightseeing, he was nice and open, this tour is highly recommended!
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Lilylinpad
Jul 12, 2024
Fantastic overview of Lima in 4 hours - Fantastic! Alex was incredible! So patient, explained things to our group of 4 several times and we walked away knowing a lot of history and photos. Alex even took photos for us! She met with us in the lobby and we went over the things we wanted to do, yes, slight change in itinerary and drop off at a different. Location. The driver Victor was also fantastic. The traffic and diving in Lima is crazy, but Victor got us to where we were supposed to go!
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Annemarie_d
Jun 28, 2024
Great experience with Alexandra - Alexandra was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and with a clear passion for sharing her knowledge about the history of her city!
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Cynthia_c
Jun 16, 2024
Wonderful tour and guide. - Great snapshot. Wonderful morning. Highly recommend Lady as a guide. So glad we did this tour. Ask for Lady. So informed with great English.
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Ajit_n
Jun 4, 2024
A great way to explore Lima ! - We had an enjoyable experience at the city tour. Ms Alexandra ( Alex) was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and provided us with a detailed history and significance of the sites. Highly recommend this tour ! Also please ask for Ms Alex she is an excellent guide.
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Amrish_c
May 13, 2024
Excellent Lima tour - Excellent tour. Highly recommend it. Our tour guide Sofia did a great job of explaining everything and be flexible to our needs. Vista tours did a great job of communicating ahead of time with us. Great service!!
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Roland_c
May 2, 2024
One of the best tours.. - Our tour Lady Sophie was excellent. She did wonderful work taking us around the town. Great knowledge wonderful personality great tour.
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Natalie_g
Apr 9, 2024
Absolutely brilliant! - This is a must do in Lima! Alex was our tour guide and I cannot commend her enough. She was extremely knowledgeable and very good company. The group consisted of myself, my sister and my 11 year old niece; Alex was brilliant with my niece and this was one of our favourite tours. As an added bonus, we also got to go and see the Paddington statue, a Brits must do! Thank you very much Alex, I hope your studies go well ☺️
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Thomas_k
Apr 7, 2024
Our tour guide, Jessica,... - Our tour guide, Jessica, was friendly and knowledgeable . She let us take our time and was very nice to our 8 year old son
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Liz
Apr 6, 2024
Good tour if you don’t have too much time - Wonderful tour with Victor and Jessica. Despite heavy traffic we got to see everything we should and got an insight we wouldn’t otherwise had.
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