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Excellent tour!
Our tour guide, Julio was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Lima and Peru’s history. The catacombs were amazing and the highlight of the tour.
Lima City Half Day Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Rating
- 3.2 / 5 · 5 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 8
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Machupicchu Latin America
Description
The best way to enjoy Lima and its history. This excursion offers Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–80)
- $79
- Youth (ages 11–17)
- $32
- Child (ages 4–10)
- $29
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $139.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Huaca Pucllana
Ancestral Lima We start our tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Colonial Lima We visit the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace among others.
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
We will then visit the museum Banco Central de Reserva (closed to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Monday closed all day) where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” Collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-columbian cultures. Next we will visit the monumental San Francisco Convent, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.
Miraflores
Contemporary Lima We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.
What's included
Included
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide
Not included
Meals
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
FREE PICK UPS ARE OFFERED FROM ANY HOTELS OR AIRBNB LOCATED IN THE BELOW DISTRICTS: - LIMA - SAN BORJA - SAN ISIDRO - MIRAFLORES - BARRANCO
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.2
5 reviews
How it compares in Lima
- Starting price $79 is close to the typical $80 for tours of similar length in Lima
Excurgo comparison of 1,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rates Not apply if they do not occupy a seat
- Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
- This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lima City Half Day Tour take?
Lima City Half Day Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Lima City Half Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $139. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Lima City Half Day Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does Lima City Half Day Tour cost for children?
Children aged 4–10 pay from $29, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Lima City Half Day 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. FREE PICK UPS ARE OFFERED FROM ANY HOTELS OR AIRBNB LOCATED IN THE BELOW DISTRICTS: - LIMA - SAN BORJA - SAN ISIDRO - MIRAFLORES - BARRANCO Pickup points include Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu, Swissotel Lima.
What languages is Lima City Half Day 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 Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Lima City Half Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Machupicchu Latin America.
Reviews(5)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
This was not a good tour....
This was not a good tour. I would not recommend it. Book with some other tour company. I would not recommend Viator.
Operator response
Thank you for your valed feedback. We feel bad that unfortunatelly looks like you didnt like our services even we provide a free upgrade into a private tour and we visited places as advertized. with one of our best guides Milagros. Again thank you for your comments and we will keep making sure to care deails and deliver better experiences.
M
Fernando was so detailed...
Fernando was so detailed in the tour. I learned so much and very accommodating. I’d so recommend this tour.
D
Service Incomplete
We got this Lima tour half day and it was no visit to the Catacombs and so far no explanation or any type of refund about it? Thank you!
Operator response
Dear Traveller, Thank you for your review, we are sorry that we could´t inform you in time that the San Francisco convent was closed so that make us impossible to visit the catacombs. instead we visit the Santo Domingo church and complete all sites of our visit in Lima. Again thank you for your feedback this will help us to improve our services and inform ahead of time and avoid any bad moment.
H
I'm giving this tour 3 stars mainly...
<p>I'm giving this tour 3 stars mainly for the catacombs near the end. That was a highlight for sure, and I'm sad we couldn't take photos. Be aware that when this says half day, it's not really a half day. We were finished in under 4 hours, with quite a bit of time spent for pickups and bus changes. The information I received was good, but not nearly as thorough as I was expecting for a city tour. We didn't stop much except for the historic main district, so it was a bummer to be told of sights while speeding by on the bus. Our bus had both English and Spanish speaking tours, and even though we had headsets to better hear our particular guide, it was distracting to have the other guide speaking the other language on the bus at the same time. Just be aware of that if you have trouble hearing.</p>
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