Lima Tour: Colonial and Modern Highlights

Experience the best of Lima in just a few hours! This private half-day tour takes you through colonial Lima, modern districts, and the bohemian seaside town of Barranco. Don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in traditional Peruvian food along the way!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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. We will…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see: Exclusions)
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Additional Information

For the traveler who only has a few hours to spare, this tour, coined ‘The Perfect Snapshot of Lima’ by previous guests, covers it all. Compare and contrast colonial Lima, with the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. Have fun perusing the bohemian seaside town of Barranco. From high above the Pacific Ocean you will look down upon the iconic…

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carolyn_h
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful - Would highly recommend this tour. Our family had a great time with Maria. She did a wonderful job explaining everything. Got to see so much of the city.
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Ellencmog
Jun 19, 2025
Outstanding Tour - We booked this tour based on the excellent reviews and we totally agree! It was perfect for us; we thoroughly enjoyed our five hours with our outstanding guide Nathaly. She was knowledgeable and gave us so much interesting information. We highly recommend the Original Highlights tour - you won't be disappointed!
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387hew
Jun 8, 2025
Great day in Lima! - We had a wonderful time with the half day Lima city tour! Our guide Maria and our driver Cogui are great. They are super helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating! We learned much about Lima and Peru in the short tour, and get to try a few tasty local snack as well. Highly recommend and we will set aside more time to come back for the longer tour next time! Thank you Maria and Cougui for a great day in Lima!
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Maria_t
Jun 5, 2025
Best half day tour , time saver - If you have limited time in Lima this is definitely a time saver , we were able to explore different parts of Lima , our Tour guide Milagros and driver George are very friendly and excellent , we wished we have whole day in Lima
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Flyer04374760179
Jun 4, 2025
Best Lima tour - Highly recommended tour , we only have half day for Lima city and we wished we had full day , Milagros our tour guide and George our driver is very friendly , knowledgeable , professional , patient . The car is very clean , safe , hassle free travel to see and experience culture of Peru .
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Jb
May 22, 2025
The Perfect First Day in Lima – Mily Made It Unforgettable! - This was my first time in Lima, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better way to experience the city than with Mily & George’s private tour. From the moment we met Mily, I knew we were in great hands. She’s warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and so passionate about her city — the perfect guide for a first-time visitor! Our tour was flawlessly organized from start to finish. Mily created a thoughtful, customized itinerary that gave us a little bit of everything: rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, delicious local food, and even a few hidden gems that we never would have found on our own. It was the perfect introduction to Lima and set the tone for the rest of our trip. What impressed me most was how seamless everything felt. Mily took care of every detail, allowing us to relax and enjoy the experience. She made us feel welcomed, informed, and completely immersed in the culture from the very beginning. If you’re visiting Lima — especially for the first time — I can’t recommend Mily & George enough. This was more than just a tour; it was the best possible way to start our adventure in Peru. Thank you, Mily, for an unforgettable first day!
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Joardtravel
Apr 13, 2025
Great Tour if you’re 1 day in Lima - We had a Great Tour, just as we had hoped for. Lima is really not a city you can explore by yourself (without a car). So this was the ideal way to see everything within one day. With Lourdes we had a great guide, she was very knowledgeable! We liked the mix of sights and how perfectly timed the transfers were. We would definitely recommend this tour, especially if you only have a short time in Lima
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Rob_s
Mar 30, 2025
Our best day in Lima - Our tour guide, Blanca, was absolutely wonderful. She arranged our tour in such that we avoided the crowds just about everywhere. We were the only ones at the Chorrillos lookout. Her vast knowledge really helped us appreciate what we were seeing even more. She also found us an excellent spot to grab a quick lunch. We also have to give a shout out to our driver, Hector. Driving in Lima is insane and he managed perfectly.
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J3676jbpeterb
Mar 7, 2025
Lima - great city! Peru - great country! - The tour was very competent, thoughtful. Our guide responded to our wishes and concerns and was able to convey a lot about the city and life. We felt comfortable and safe throughout. The agency handled everything well and reliably.
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322mississippiguy
Jan 29, 2025
Amazing experience!! - Nathaly our tour guide and Hector our driver were wonderful! We saw so many beautiful parts of Lima Peru! Nathaly gave us so much history and information. She was so intuitive to our needs. We were truly overwhelmed with this tour! We would highly recommend Nathaly and Integrity Tours!
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From $109
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).