The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors
Description
Get the Best of Lima with us! If you have only one day in Lima and want to make the most of it, this is your chance to get to see the highlights of the city! We pick you up and head to Huaca Pucllana, a pyramid built in the year 200 b.c. by ancient Peruvians (panoramic), then we go to "The Park of Love" to take excellent photos with the monument "the kiss". After, we leave Miraflores to go to a non-touristy area, this is the fishers Village of Lima, where we visit a fish Market as we learn a bit more of the everyday life of Peruvians. After Chorrillos, we go to The bohemian district of Barranco, to see the street art and the "Bridge of Sighs". For lunch we go to an indigenous market to try our famous and local ceviche!. After lunch, we head to the Historic of Lima, to explore the mysterious catacombs below the San Francisco church and to have a meaningful Walking tour along with our guide. The visit to Main Square and San Martin Plaza are included on the program. Just Great!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Huaca Pucllana Panoramic Visit: Admire this impressive pre-Inca archaeological site from the outside, learn about its historical importance, and capture unique views of Lima’s ancient heritage surrounded by the modern city.
Chorrillos Fishing Pier: Discover Lima’s traditional fishing culture, watch local fishermen at work, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of this historic waterfront.
Love Park: Enjoy the iconic seaside views of the Pacific Ocean, admire the famous sculpture and romantic atmosphere, and learn about one of Lima’s most beloved coastal landmarks.
Barranco: Explore Lima’s most artistic neighborhood, walk through its colorful streets, discover local culture, and enjoy its bohemian atmosphere, historic architecture, and ocean views.
Local Market: Discover Lima’s everyday life through a traditional market, explore local products, taste authentic flavors, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of a neighborhood where locals shop daily.
Local Huarique: Visit a hidden local eatery loved by residents, taste authentic Peruvian flavors, and experience Lima’s traditional food culture away from the tourist crowds.
San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs: Explore one of Lima’s most historic colonial landmarks, admire its beautiful architecture, and discover the famous underground catacombs with their fascinating history.
Plaza Mayor: Discover the heart of Lima’s historic center, admire its colonial architecture, and learn about the city’s history, culture, and important landmarks.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro or Downtown Lima
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not private. Shared Group, Max 10 participants.
- Pick up at the airport has a small fee: USD 30 round trip for Max 3 persons group.
- Pick up at the airport has a small fee: USD 60 round trip for 4 to 6 persons group.
Reviews(827)
Great guide and nice way to see Lima highlights in one day. We were able to see Ty local cuisine and learn something about Peru, its people and history. Well done!
Our guide Klaudia and driver Eduardo were an excellent team. We spent 7 hours visiting the main sights in Miraflores, Barranco, Chirallos and the historic centre of Lima. We also enjoyed a delicious Peruvian lunch. Klaudia's spoken English was excellent and she was very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this tour for those people on a short stay in Lima as it covers all the highlights.
Juan was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, made sure we learned a lot about Lima and Peru and that we felt welcomed and comfortable
This was a fantastic tour. It was a great way to explore Lima. Our guide, Alex, did a great job and provided both history and current information for the sites we visited. Lunch was great and I would highly recommend this tour.
We had an absolutely brilliant experience on the Full Day Lima Highlights Tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lima, especially if you only have a short time in the city. Our guide, Alexander, was exceptional — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and also very humble and personable throughout the day. What really stood out was how he adapted the tour to suit us, making sure we saw everything we hadn’t already explored on our own. That flexibility made the experience feel very personal rather than scripted. A huge thank you also to Eduardo, our driver, who was professional, friendly, and made getting around Lima smooth and comfortable. The highlight of the day was lunch in a traditional Peruvian fish restaurant, enjoying beers alongside local people and sampling authentic Peruvian seafood dishes — especially the ceviche, which was outstanding. The fresh fish cured in lime with herbs and local flavours was a real culinary highlight and gave us a genuine taste of Peru. This tour gave us the perfect blend of history, culture, local life, and food. If you’re visiting Lima and want to make the most of your time, this tour is an excellent choice.
We had an absolutely brilliant experience on the Full Day Lima Highlights Tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Lima, especially if you only have a short time in the city. Our guide, Alexander, was exceptional — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and also very humble and personable throughout the day. What really stood out was how he adapted the tour to suit us, making sure we saw everything we hadn’t already explored on our own. That flexibility made the experience feel very personal rather than scripted. A huge thank you also to Eduardo, our driver, who was professional, friendly, and made getting around Lima smooth and comfortable. The highlight of the day was lunch in a traditional Peruvian fish restaurant, enjoying beers alongside local people and sampling authentic Peruvian seafood dishes — especially the ceviche, which was outstanding. The fresh fish cured in lime with herbs and local flavours was a real culinary highlight and gave us a genuine taste of Peru. This tour gave us the perfect blend of history, culture, local life, and food. If you’re visiting Lima and want to make the most of your time, this tour is an excellent choice.
The tour was marvelous. Took in lots of “things to see” and Claudia was a wonderful guide. She was very personable and knowledgeable. The long tour was well pace with enough time at each destination. I would highly recommend this tour.
Terrific tour. Very well organized. Good pace and very informative. Would absolutely recommend. Well done
Claudia was an enormously helpful and informed guide. She made the entire tour a happy delight for us visitors.
Great tour, Alexandr was knowledgable and kind, I learned a lot about Lima. Lunch was delicious at the local cafe with very Peruvian vibe. The Convent and catacomb were my highlights . Would recommend.
