Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)

4.8 (35 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
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Overview

Discover Lima in just one day and explore its most iconic attractions with our expert local guide!

Miraflores: Visit from outside the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana Temple and the romantic Love Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Barranco: Admire colorful murals, charming colonial mansions, and the famous Bridge of Sighs.

San Isidro: Walk through the peaceful Olive Grove Park, one of Lima’s oldest and most elegant areas.

Historic Downtown: Explore Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Martín, and the San Francisco Museum & Catacombs.

Experience the best of Lima’s culture, history, and beauty in one unforgettable day!

Book now and make the most of your time in Lima!

What's included

  • Entrance ticket to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
  • Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
  • No meals included: we can take you to a local restaurant
  • Visit to the interior of Huaca Pucllana is not included, we will see it from the exterior.

What to expect

  1. El Parque del Amor
    20m
    After picking you up, we visit this beautiful park inaugurated in 1993 and it celebrates “love”. At its center, an iconic sculpture “The Kiss” made by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin, depicts lovers embracing in an endless kiss.
  2. Huaca Pucllana
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Then, we see this ancient archaeological site, adobe pyramidal construction built between 200 and 700 AD, representing a ceremonial and administrative area for Lima Culture.
    We visit Huaca Pucllana only from the exterior, we do not enter.
  3. San Isidro
    20m
    After, we go to see the preserved olive trees, that date several hundred years. There are also exhibits of old machinery used in the production of olive oil in ancient times, plenty of greenery and an ornamental pond stocked with fish and turtles.
  4. Barranco
    1h
    Then, we go to The Artsy neighborhood of Lima. Be amazing by its beautiful murals that make Barranco such a colorful and trendy place. Also, make a wish at “The Bridge of Sighs”.

    LUNCH: at midday there will be a break of 1 hour 30 minutes so you can have lunch. We will recommend you some good local restaurants.
  5. Plaza San Martin
    30m
    In the second part of the tour, we visit this Plaza made in 19 hundred to commemorate 100 years of Peruvian independence. The surrounding buildings are great, displaying Neoclassic style.
  6. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    30m
    Then, we will go to the Main square, the most representative one in Peru where you will see impressive buildings such as “The Presidential Palace”, “The City Hall of Lima”, “The Cathedral” and The Archbishop’s Palace”, etc.
  7. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, we will take you to the most interesting museum in downtown Lima. Your expert guide will explain you here about the rich history of Peru’s capital. Explore the underground Catacombs!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off are only included from: Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro districts. If you are staying outside of these areas, we will provide you a meeting point in Miraflores district to start the tour.

No airport or Callao area pick up/drop off included.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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