Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour: Highlights of the Capital City

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!

Duration: 8 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. The…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
  • Gratuities
  • When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Additional Information

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…

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ernest_b
Jun 22, 2025
Fun day in lima - Our driver Jorge and guide Natalie took us on a full day tour of the city. Lots to see in Lima. We even got to go to morro solar way up on a hill and see all of lima from a high vantage point. A great tour if you are in lima for a day. Would definitely recommend.
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Msosanj
Jun 20, 2025
A day well spent in Lima - Milagros, our guide was knowledgeable and professional . Jorge, the driver was very friendly and enthusiastic about Peru and provided a wealth of information about contemporary politics and history of Peru. Overall, we got very good information about city of Lima and Peru in general from Milagros and Jorge which complemented each other very well.
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Ekaterinakl7639kp
Jun 10, 2025
Fantastic day in Lima - My husband and I had a fantastic experience. Our guide (Milagros) was very knowledgeable and made our day a great adventure! Our driver, Jorge, was amazing and super accommodating.
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Satish_m
Jun 1, 2025
Great experience - Natalie (guide) and Jorge (driver) were amazing. Natalie had a thorough knowledge of Lima’s history, architecture, and culture. Jorge was an excellent driver. Food at Larco Museum was perfect. We had a great experience.
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Michael_l
May 29, 2025
Lovin’ Lima - Natalie and Jorge were a great team. Natalie was very knowledgeable and good company for the day. Driving around Lima is not easy and Jorge was very capable getting us from point to point quickly but safely. It was great way to see most of the highlights in Lima in a single day.
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Amy_f
May 17, 2025
Personalized and Educational Dayin Lima - Our guide Lourdes, and amazing driver, were both friendly, accommodating and top notch in every way.
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H5531mmjonathand
May 12, 2025
Gorgeous city of Lima with amazing history and architecture ! - Spent the day touring the beautiful city of Lima with amazing history, culture, and architecture! Thanks to Mariacarmen and our driver Ismael which were really the highlights of making our day of adventure so memorable ! Thank you mi Amiga y Amigo
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Mariannero2054gv
May 10, 2025
Wonderful - We had one day in Lima and the tour took us everywhere we wanted to go. Our tour guide, Nathaly, was amazing. Her immense knowledge of the city history and architecture was wonderful. At the museum Larco she was able to really go through the history of Peru using the artifacts that gave a great understanding of the country’s past. I wouldn’t have gotten nearly as much out of it on my own. Our driver, Jorge, was absolutely lovely. I highly recommend this tour!
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Stanley_w
Apr 15, 2025
Great tour. Our guide and... - Great tour. Our guide and driver were amazing. Loved the rich history. The old monastery in downtown Lima was beautiful.
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K6078ybsebastianw
Apr 12, 2025
An Incredible Experience from Start to Finish - This tour was truly unforgettable! Everything was perfectly organized, relaxing, and fun from the moment we were picked up. Our driver, Coqui, made us feel safe and comfortable the whole day, and Charo, our tour guide, was simply amazing-so warm, knowledgeable, and passionate. The whole experience felt special and personalized, and we couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to make the most out of their time and walk away with great memories!
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From $159
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).