Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour
At a glance
Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour is a 8h private experience in Lima, Peru, operated by Integrity Tourism. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 221 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $199 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions), Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 221 travellers
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
For the traveler who only has one day to spare in the capital city, this is the perfect tour for you! We'll cover all of the major highlights that Lima has to offer from pre-Incan history and colonial architecture to award winning gastronomy and a privately guided tour of Lima's top attraction, the Larco Museum. With your private guide and transportation this tour not only provides a well planned and conveniently thought-out itinerary but the chance to interact and travel the city with a new local friend.
What's included
What's included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions)
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- Professionally Licensed Local Guide
Not included
- Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru's most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment.
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Stop 4 · 2h
Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)
Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe. -
Stop 5 · 20m
A brief stop to observe Lima's most famous solid pyramid used as a ceremonial site for the Lima culture during the years of 200 to 700 AD. A full tour of the site is not taken, only observed from the outside.
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Stop 6 · 20m
An artistic park located on the sea-side cliffs of Miraflores. Observe the para gliders sailing over head and local young couples strolling along the paths dedicated to lovers everywhere. A great place to snap a quick photo of you and a loved one!
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Stop 7 · 45m
See the more contemporary side of Lima with it's ocean side views and beautiful parks. Included in this portion of the tour are stops at the Huaca Pucllana and Parque de Amor (Love Park.)
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Stop 8 · 20m
Sitting at roughly 251 meters above sea level, you will get a wonderful view of the Pacific Coastline, Chorrillos Bay an the Shanty towns below. Often overlooked on other tours, this can be the highlight of ours!
Meeting point
Other locations include residential or Air BnB addresses located within the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco.
We offer this tour in the form of a layover or shore excursion, please choose the appropriate option when selecting your tour grade. Please list flight and or cruise information.
If you are staying at the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol or Holiday Inn Airport Hotels, then you should choose the Tour from Airport option.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- The Catacombs portion of the tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible but we can substitute the Cathedral of Lima or other venue if client is unable to participate in Catacombs tour.
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $199 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private tour; Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions); Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan; Professionally Licensed Local Guide.
Where does it start?
Other locations include residential or Air BnB addresses located within the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. We offer this tour in the form of a layover or shore excursion, please choose the appropriate option when selecting your tour grade. Please list flight…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 221 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lima.
