We booked the city tour through the Historic Center of Lima via booking. The event was conducted by Lemon Lime Tours. We were picked up on time at the hotel and were very pleased that our group consisted of just the two of us. The tour guide Niko and bus driver Carlos took us to Huaca Pucllana, and another stop was the beautiful olive park. Both explained a lot about Lima and Peru that we did not know before. Afterward, we followed the walking tour through the old town with Niko, who is very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the city tour and the time with him, as we saw and learned a lot. His English was very understandable for us as Germans. An entertaining Pisco tasting was also included. We can definitely recommend taking a city tour with Niko and Lime Lemon Tours.
Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 22 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Esperar al guía en el ingreso principal del Hotel JW Marriott, él/ella lo buscará por su nombre y mensajes de texto al número que el pasajero proveerá cuando haga la reserva.
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Lima
Description
On this tour you are goin to learn some historical facts and enjoy part of Lima, which has a variety of places to visit, such parks, squares, monuments, Catacombs and crypts, arqueological site(pre incas), convents, churches, historical builduings, the main square of downtown Lima, all these sites you will go with a local guide, who has all the required knowledge to make you have a nice and enyojable day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We are going to stop in front of Huaca Pucllana wich is an arqueological site, and get some historical information about Lima culture, wich was a pre inca culture and was located around Lima´s valley.
We are going to have a panoramic view crossing among thousands of olive trees in the middle of San Isidro district, these trees were brought by the spaniards in the colonial time and had an importance for that era more than just a food.
We are going to pass in front of this place wich is considerated like the bigest water fountain park around the world by Guinness World Records.
We will see also the Justice Palace of Peru, which is a replica of the Justice Palace of Belgium just with a tiny diference.
We are going to give you the history about the Pisco Sour, which is a famous peruvian cocktail, and this hotel saves the secret about this.
This important square is there since Peru was celebrating one hundred years of independence(1921), is an iconic place where there is a sculpture made of bronze wich represents the Liberator of Peru Jose De San Martin. This place is surrounded by nice french building from 19th century.
We are going to do a walking tour along this street, having a nice view of nice and world heritage buildings, and of course come stories are waiting for you.
In this museum we are going to see how religious life was in colonial time, its cloister which is decorated with amazing tiles, paintings, fruit trees and also this museum has one of the oldest library in south america, and of course its catacumbs and crypts which was used as a cemetery hundreds of years.
This is the most important square of all Perú, here is the presidential house, the city hall, cathedral, house of the archbishop and avery day we have the changing or guards in front of the presidential house, playing some preruvian songs.
Highlights
Private transportation
Small group
Professional tour guide
Pick up and drop off from your hotel or accommodation(Barranco, Miraflores and San Isidro).
Entrance fee to Convent and Catacombs of Saint Francisco
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Small group
Professional tour guide
Pick up and drop off from your hotel or accommodation(Barranco, Miraflores and San Isidro).
Entrance fee to Convent and Catacombs of Saint Francisco
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and dropp off is included around these district: Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco, if the passengers are out there, we are going to charge them a small fee for these services to their hotel or accommodation.
Traveller Ratings
4.7
22 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour take?
Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up and dropp off is included around these district: Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco, if the passengers are out there, we are going to charge them a small fee for these services to their hotel or accommodation. Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFftcuZG0bdvu0oOS08Atzo=.
What languages is Downtown Lima Historic Guided City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(22)
I
A beautiful, relaxing, and informative morning
G
Good walking tour
Very good tour of Lima, and a nice way to see the center of the city. The church and catacombs were a highlight.
G
The tour was great....
The tour was great. Covered a lot under 4 hours. Tour guide Lucero is very polite, knowledgeable and friendly.
J
Lima downtown city tour
This was a very good tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and she shared a lot of information about each stop and answered questions. There were a few other things that might have been nice to see but overall well planned and enjoyable tour
M
A Great Tour!
This was a lovely relaxed tour which revealed many sides to this interesting and varied city. The communication before the tour was very good. The itinerary was really good too and we were very well looked after by tour guide Nicholas and driver Carlos. Thank you Lemon Lime tours.
J
Perfect tour for Lima
The driver and guide were excellent. We felt very safe with Hernan behind the wheel! Traffic was pretty busy and he managed it like a professional. Nicholas was thorough with his presentations at the various sites. He answered random questions from our group effortlessly and clearly. Once completed they dropped us off at a restaurant we wanted and added additional information for things we needed to do after dinner.
R
English city tour booked but not received. Refund was refused.
I had booked an English city tour. For three people. When we got on the bus, it soon became clear that the tour was in Spanish. We asked for it. But unfortunately no English-speaking guide was provided. So the three of us didn't understand anything about the city tour. And with that we had spent our money for nothing. The money was not refunded to us. Therefore, in our opinion, this guided city tour is not recommended.
Operator response
Hello dear customer, I was looking for your reservation and I did not find any about you and your family, as you can read the coments below, we do our tour in english or spanish, rarely is bilingual, maybe you did the reservation in other company. In this small company we do our best in each tour, and all the free lance tour guides are certificated, and they have to study in a college to get the license of tour guide, and english is one of the language they must to have. Have a nice day amigos, and we really hope you get your money back if you did not get an expected tour.
H
All excellent
Excellent! Super serious with the schedules, friendly, answered all our questions, open to give the necessary information and more! Widely recommended, we would repeat the experience once and a thousand times!!!
G
WONDERFUL!
Had a wonderful experience with this tour! Our tour guide Pedro was the sweetest, and he was very patient with all of our group as we were looking around the beautiful sites and doing some shopping as well. He explained everything in detail, and was funny too. Very very nice human being, and very welcoming to a diverse group of tourists including Latinos, Americans and myself (Armenian). He also had a lovely sense of humor, so it made our tour that much more fun! Highly recommend - you will be well versed with all of beautiful Lima, and fun along the way :)
I
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