Experience a flexible tour of Lima, Peru, with a friendly personal guide from <B>ToursByLocals.</B> Your private tour guide knows the heart of Peru as only locals do, and is eager to show you what he loves about Lima, based on your travel interests.

Lima is Peru's economic and political center, as well as its largest city. You'll see the major attractions that appeal to you, but also some off-beat and interesting places that will make your visit to Lima especially memorable.

See the magnificent cathedrals that bear witness to Lima's Spanish heritage. Discover the archeological site of Huaca Pucllana, dating from 500 AD, and catch sight of Peru's ancient culture. Your knowledgeable local guide walks you through fascinating scenes of Lima's colonial history, and guides you to some very savory Peruvian cuisine.

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Lima

Do you have a short time to visit Lima? no worries, Let me show you "the best of the best" and get a taste of my city.

I've been guiding Lima for over 15 years, and when short time to see it is a problem my recommendation is to focus on a combination of history and modernity, with a pinch of pre-hispanic archaeology, color from the best graffiti of Lima and if possible the flavor of the local cuisine. What are you waiting for to join me in this adventure? Let's have a great time together.

This is the best short tour of Lima you can get. A quick view into the city's, history and reality. This mainly panoramic tour will show you the most famous attractions in the city including the historic center declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991, the monastery of the Franciscan order and its catacombs, and other interesting zones of Lima. Time is no longer a problem! Come on this private tour and experience the real Lima.

Hit the city-highlights in 4 hours with a local expert

Lima Express Tour

Taking the Panamerican Highway in south direction, we go to our first stop: Nazca Lines in Nasca town, the most famous and the most visited, where hundred of years ago mysterious hands etched enormous figures on the desert floor of Perú, Then, we go to Chauchillas Cemetery a pre-Inca necropolis where we'll see remains of the ancient civilization and its mummies; which have been perfectly preserved for thousands.

Discover with us the fascinating Nazca Lines, and Chauchillas Cemetery pre-Inca

Nazca Tour From Lima

Beautiful Lima, Miraflores and Barranco + Casa Aliaga (for 4 travelers)

We begin in Miraflores, one of the most modern zones of Perú, very famous for Larcomar Shopping Mall, excellent balcony to watch the ocean and the Love Park with its sculpture The Kiss, by the local artist Victor Delfin. Then, we'll have a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana Pre-Inca archeological site.

After we cross San Isidro, district of many embassies and famous for the Olive Grove Park.

In Lima, we visit one Monastery (San Francisco or Santo Domingo). Colonial mansions, churches, Government Palace, Main Square, San Martín Square.

We visit Casa Aliaga, house of one of the oldest families of Lima since 1535, descendants of the spanish conqueror Gerónimo de Aliaga, partner of Francisco Pizarro, founder of Lima.

Lunch.

Barranco, the "New Orleans of Lima" for its buildings from the XIX and XX centuries, famous for the Bridge of Sighs, one of the most romantic and bohemian places of Lima.

Then, we'll go up to Solar Headland, shanty town and natural lookout to watch all Lima.

Lima City in front of the ocean from Larcomar Shopping Mall.

Visiting the National Stadium, the most famous of the country.

The National Stadium from the Presidential Box.

Sharing moments and enjoying the delicious peruvian food in a local Restaurant.

Back, the Government Palace in the Main Square.

Lima from the Solar Headland, Chorrillos.

Visiting the Lima Main Square, back, the Government Palace.

The ocean from Larcomar Shopping Mall, Miraflores.

The main cloister of Santo Domingo Monastery.

The monument in honor of Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima.

Rímac district and river, San Cristóbal Hill and Acho bullring from the bell tower of Santo Domingo Monastery.

Lima City from Solar Headland, Chorrillos.

A view of Lima City from the Solar Headland, Chorrillos

Visiting the Plaza de Armas, the most important of the whole country.

Visit the City Highlights in a full day and the Solar Headland natural lookout

During this tour you are going to see the hidden gems of this amazing city, learning stories, history and more also having great experiences through the architecture, walkings, and food.
What are you waiting for? Come and join me in this amazing experience!!!

Experience the best of the city in a Private Tour with your local guide

Lima Highlights 4Groups Half Day Tour

Francisco Pizarro founded Lima, the capital of Peru, a city of 9 million people, in the 16th century as the City of Kings. Known for its historic buildings, monuments, colonial and republican architecture, you will see the elegant past of this beautiful city.

In our tour we will walk around the Plaza de Armas where you will see the Presidential Palace, The Cathedral, Archbishop palace and the City Hall. In addition, we will tour San Martin square, known for its colonial architecture, Jiron de la Union with the Lady Merci Church and its impressive facade. Last but not least, we will tour the San Francisco monastery and its catacombs.

Afterwards, my Mother will delight your sense of taste with her Peruvian gastronomy. She will explain you step by step how to make "Ceviche", one of Peru's well-known dishes. At the same time I will teach you how to make the perfect Pisco Sour.

Price per person will include all the admission tickets, typical Peruvian meal and demonstration from "My Mother's Kitchen".

Our Best Sold tour that includes all the essentials of Lima & Homemade food experience !!!

Lima City Tour & Culinary Experience

Don't have time? Don't worry this tour is for you. Discover Lima, the city of Kings, in a quick tour. I will show you the most famous attractions in the city , known for its colonial architecture and monuments with the modern attractions.

What I love most about this tour is that I can offer you the best option if you dont have enough time but you will have the opportunity to visit the main places.

Discover in few hours the main places in Lima full of history and culture and make a trip to the past of the old colonial city of kings Lima. In addition, we will visit the modern district of Miraflores, where you will have the opportunity to explore and take the best pictures for your memories with a great view of the pacific ocean.

*If the tour is in the evening we can modify the tour and visit main attractions at night like the Magic Water Fountains.

Entrance fees for all tourist places to visit 

Enjoy and explore the best of the Peruvian city in just 5 hours

Lima Half Day City Tour

Pachacamac - Lima's Archaeological Treasure

Get ready to explore one of Peru's archaeological treasures just outside of Lima! Pachacamac was once among the most important ceremonial centers of the Peruvian coast and a pilgrimage site for those living in the region.

The Museum of Pachacamac, is filled with numerous interesting artifacts that have been discovered throughout years of excavation, you'll see a mini-model of Pachacamac in its glory days and hear the story of the totem post that represented the deity.

Enter the site and notice the ancient adobe architecture nestled along the Pacific coast. Admire incredible pyramids, roadways leading to the sanctuary, and the stories behind each of them. The Temple of the Sun reveals the presence of the Incas at Pachacamac, and the top of the religious structure offers a splendid view of the Lurin Valley and the Pacific Ocean.

AcllaWasi, facility dedicated to the chosen maidens/virgens.

A religious sanctuary of ancient Peru!

Lima, the capital of Peru was founded in the XVI century as the City of Kings. Surrounded by balconies, monuments and buildings shows the elegant colonial past of the city.

In our tour we will walk around the Center of Lima, San Martin square, La Union Street and the Lima Main Square. We will appreciate the impressive altars of the Lady of Mercy church and San Francisco monastery and catacombs.

We will also visit the modern side of the city like Miraflores and the bohemian distirct of Barranco

In addition you will have the chance to enjoy typical Peruvian food where you can taste the main popular dishes like ceviche, cause, arroz con pollo, aji de gallina and others and also take our national drik Pisco Sour.

*If the tour is in the evening we can modify to cena show, it means buffet dinner and show with the typical peruvian dances. In this case we have to add and extra cost. *

Price per person will include all the admission tickets and typical peruvian meal.

Entrance fees, lunch and transport included for 1 to 5 guests!!!

Lima full day Tour

Lima Highlights Tour & Peruvian typical Lunch

If this is your first time visiting Lima, Peru, and you are not quite sure what the city has to offer this tour is definitely designed for you to have a flavor of Lima. And why should you pick me as your guide? Because I have a lot of experience in the industry making visitors enjoy Lima as much as possibe. I am born and raised in Lima and since my college days I always heard that for most tourists, Lima was merely considered a short-stay city due to the lack of information on what the city has to offer and where they could go. Lima is considered today as the second driest capital city in the world after Cairo ( Egypt ) receiving an average of 1. 2 inches of rainfall per year and that's definetly something that most tourists don't expect to hear about Lima. So in this inhospitable and harsh are, the Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro decided to found Lima to be Peru's capital ( formerly a viceroyalty ) thanks to its proximity to the Pacific ocean and a former fertile valley crossed by the Rimac river.

Parque del Amor ( Kissing park at Miraflores )

Depiction of an Yschmay ceremony breaking a ritual pottery to be offered

Historic center of Lima designated as a World Heritage site in 1991

Presidential Palace of Peru formerly known as the House of Pizarro

Moorish Pavilion at the Park of the Exhibition

Carrara-marble Chinese fountain at the Park of the Exhibition

Byzantine pavilion at the Park of the Exhibition

Have a flavor of the City of the Kings with this full day experience

San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco and Chorrillos Shore Excursion

This tour will show you the diferent colors of the city. We start the tour at the residential zone of San Isidro district visiting it's iconic archaeological site Huaca Huallamarca, then we continue diving in direction to the Central Park of Miraflores crossing the beautiful olive groove park where the most expensive houses of the city are located.

Here we will start the walking part of our tour. From the Central Park to the ocean passing by the famous Love Park on the top of the cliffs. Once in the ocean we will continue the tour by car driving across the ocean on the famous Costa Verde road until the district of Chorrillos, here we will make a few stops to take the most amazing pictures of the southern part of the city, and also will be abke to visit the local fish market. After that we continue in direction to the district of Barranco to see beautifull historical houses, local art and the famus bridge of sights. Finally we will drive back to the hotel ar another agreed point.

Discover the most colorful districts of the city

The Lima Photography Day Tour is the only private tour that will take you to tourist and lesser-known places of the Peruvian Capital. And all of that by walking and using a private car. Is there any better way to discover Lima other than doing it as a "Limeño"?
An 8-hour complete Tour of Lima.

Start the day in the center of Lima. Go through the central market, Chinatown, from Plaza San Martin to Plaza Mayor.

A quick break for a fantastic lunch in Lima's Main Square or elsewhere. I have a lot of options to offer you. We will find somewhere that fits your perfectly.

We move to our next stop - Barranco and then the local Fisherman Harbour of Chorrillos, where fishermen, fish sellers, pelicans, and customers meet to buy, sell, or eat the best fish in Lima.

El Mirador de la Cruz, El Salto Del Fraile. . . From there we will drive up the hill to see Lima from an outstanding point of view.

The best way to see Lima's Out Of The Beaten Path

Lima Photo Day Private Tour

Lima City Tour (classic and modern) 4 Hours (for 4 travelers)

Our tour begins in Miraflores that is the most modern zone of Lima, where Larcomar and the Love Park are located. We'll make a little stop for a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, the biggest archeological site of the urban area of Lima.

Then we go to Lima Centre crossing San Isidro, to see foreign embassies.

In Lima, we visit the Central Reserve Bank Museum (Museo del Banco Central de Reserva in Spanish) to watch a special collection of objects made of gold, ceramics, and textiles of many pre-hispanic cultures and one monastery (Santo Domingo monastery or San Francisco catacombs, you choose). Colonial mansions and balconies, Main Square, Government Palace, San Martín Square.

After the visit, we come back to your hotel.

(Central Bank Museum is closed on Saturday and Sunday during the afternoons. Monday is closed all day. We can visit other places: El Olivar Park, Larcomar or San Cristobal hill).

The best colonial balcony of Lima, Torre Tagle Palace.

Back, Larcomar Shopping Mall, on the cliffs of Lima.

At the Cordano Restaurant, the oldest of Lima City.

At La Rosa Náutica Restaurant, having Lunch on the ocean.

Saint Cristóbal Hill, one of the first shanty towns of Lima. Beside, the Rímac River, the main of the city.

Like the Lords of the colonial times, in De Osambela House, mansion of the XVIII century.

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