Lima Highlights: History, Culture, and Views

Discover Lima’s rich history and culture on a half-day tour, exploring iconic landmarks, ancient sites, and stunning ocean views in just 4 hours.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - Plaza San Martín is a magnificent, historic square located in the heart of Lima, inaugurated in 1921 to commemorate Peru’s independence. At its center is a bronze statue of General José de San Martín. Encircled by elegant neoclassical buildings, such as the Gran Hotel Bolívar, the plaza is a vibrant hub that combines colonial…
What's Included
  • Peruvian churro tasting
  • Pick up and drop off from Dédalo shop (Barranco) or Hotel NAIA (Miraflores)
  • San Francisco & Catacombs entrance ticket
  • Local expert guide
What's Not Included
  • 18% tax - can be exonerated by sending passport number, country of issue + entry date for every pax
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

Join a small group tour, limited to 8 participants, conducted exclusively in English.
The journey begins with a drive from Barranco and Miraflores, leading to Plaza San Martín, a historic entryway to the city center. The tour includes a visit to the remarkable San Francisco Church and its renowned catacombs, providing insight into Lima’s colonial…

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

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

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I9443vkjorgep
Feb 25, 2025
Great city tour - The tour was great. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and dynamic. The van had air conditionning and was very comfy. Highly recommended tour to discover Lima's top sights.
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Victorreinoso
Feb 1, 2025
Delicious deep dive into Peruvian gastronomy - Marcos was such a great tour guide. We did the full day tour combining the best of Barranco and Central Lima. It was a long (8 hours), but immensely enjoyable day. This tour stands out among other “food tours” we’ve done around the world, because of the way in which Marcos brings together the history and evolving culture of Peru to explain why certain foods became “traditional” dishes and what influences caused new styles of cooking and food prep to emerge. He also pointed out key historical moments that paralleled food trends and gave us quick primers on Peruvian history from pre-Incan, pre-colonial times to present day as complementary context. I’ve been to Lima many times, but this was definitely one of the most informative and fun days I’ve had. I highly recommend this tour. If you can’t do the full day, I’d suggest either half day tour (Barranco or Central Lima) with a slight preference for the Barranco tour if what you’re after is a more contemporary understanding of art and cuisine and the Central Lima tour if you’re after more history. You can’t go wrong.
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823samirr
Dec 19, 2024
Half-day tour of Lima - Our family of three had a wonderful private tour with Ms Dulce through Lima. She was incredibly knowledgeable, striking the perfect balance between engaging historical insights and thoughtful commentary on Peru's modern political landscape. Ms Dulce excelled at adapting the information to make it relevant for our small group. Unlike some guides who stick to rigid scripts, she encouraged our questions and sparked fascinating discussions about everything from ancient Incan traditions to contemporary Peruvian society. Her deep understanding of both Lima's colonial past and its present-day challenges gave us a much richer perspective than we could have gained on our own. She shared illuminating context about Peru's current political situation while expertly connecting it back to the country's historical developments. What impressed us most was how she created an intimate, conversational atmosphere that made complex topics accessible. Rather than just pointing out landmarks, Ms Dulce helped us understand the living, breathing city of Lima through a local's eyes. For any family wanting to truly understand Lima beyond the tourist sites, a tour with Ms Dulce is an excellent choice.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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From $39
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).