Top 6 City Tours in Lima

1.City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure from Larcomar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Start at Larcomar and ride into Lima’s historic center, where guides such as Bryan or Yoanna lead a walking tour of Plaza Mayor, the cathedral, Government Palace, and Santo Domingo convent. The air-conditioned bus provides WiFi and USB charging, but most sightseeing happens on foot. Allow extra time for Lima traffic.

“Not first time in Lima, Peru, but first time with a bus guide, Bryan was so informative and friendly”

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2.City Tour of Lima from the Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95

Turn a Lima layover into a six-hour private city tour with airport pickup and return. You’ll visit Miraflores, Parque del Amor, the historic center, San Francisco catacombs, Plaza de Armas, ChocoMuseo, and Plaza San Martín. Guides such as Ismael, Andrés, Julia, and José tailor the pace, while a dedicated driver handles Lima’s difficult traffic.

“I had a great experience with guide Ismael and driver Leandro. As my first solo trip I felt safe especially with it being my first time in Peru. Ismael was very knowledgeable about his country and gave me recommendations on where to eat. They went above and beyond and I highly recommend taking this tour.”

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3.Lima City Tour. Pre-Hispanic, Colonial and Modern Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Travel through Lima’s pre-Inca, colonial, and modern sides in about four hours with hotel pickup, private transport, and a guide such as Renzo, Mario, David, Felipe, or MP. You’ll visit Huaca Pucllana, the historic center, Lima Cathedral, a chocolate museum, and Parque del Amor in a group of up to 15.

“Fue un muy buen viaje, cómodo, tranquilo, buen guía! La pase muy bien! Reapeto el horario y me tomó fotos geniales! Gracias Renzo!”

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4.Lima City Tour from the Port of Callao For Cruises

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet your Lima Discover guide near Callao and explore Lima by air-conditioned van and on foot. Visit the Plaza de Armas, San Francisco catacombs, Love Park, San Martin Square, and Surquillo Market. You’ll also watch a ceviche demonstration and prepare a Pisco Sour. Lunch and port shuttle costs are separate.

“The tour operator in Lima was really good. I would like to mention the guide JULIA and her companion LEANDRO that make all the possible to make this tour magnífico.”

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5.Lima in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $257

Spend a full day with a bilingual guide exploring Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana, Lima’s historic center, the Cathedral, Santo Domingo Convent and Larco Museum. Lunch, hotel transport, a pisco sour, snacks and the Magic Water Circuit are included. Expect a long day, a small group of up to 15, and possible free time between tour sections.

“Well organized and very enjoyable. Tour guide was pleasant and knowledgeable.”

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6.City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Spend four hours seeing Lima from Miraflores to the Historic Center by panoramic bus, with stops for Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, and the San Francisco catacombs. An English or Spanish guide explains the sights, while the open-top view helps you cover more ground than you could on foot. Pisco tasting may occur, but it is not listed as a standard inclusion.

“Nice. We enjoyed the panoramic vue of the city. The Pisco tasting was a hit. Visit the catacombs and the Cathedral gave us a little understanding how the Franciscans manage death and burial in the colonial history of Peru”

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