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Is Lima Worth Visiting?

Ceviche lunches, cliff-top walks, a kitchen scene that earns every headline. A straight answer on whether Lima is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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16h

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina Oasis with Peru Hop, the MOST HIGHLY REVIEWED Company in Peru.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $94 a person
4h

Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

Discover one of Lima’s most interesting neighbourhoods – artsy and bohemian Barranco while sampling up to 14 Peruvian flavors (dishes, fruits, drinks).

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $99 a person
Visiting a colorful market in Lima, Peru and learning about local practices and ingredients of Peruvian cuisine is a feast for all five senses.
4h

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

This unique culinary experience offers three great options: beef, chicken, and fish, all carefully selected by our top chefs.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $72 a person
3h 30m

Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

Taste 12 TOP Peruvian Snacks A unique gastronomic adventure to sample Peru’s top snacks, including exotic fruits and visiting the Best bar to taste Pisco Sour. Rated by...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $50 a person
The best experience in Lima, Peru! Feel the wind and the freedom! Your best adventure starts with us!
15 min

Paragliding Tours Lima Peru Costa Verde

Fly a paratrike over Lima's stunning Costa Verde.

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From $55 a person
4h

A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL option.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $20 a person
4h

Top Attractions in Lima: Historic Center, Love Park & Catacombs

⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL option.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $20 a person
4h

Tour to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (small group)

We will visit one of the most important ceremonial centers on the South Coast of Lima, the Sanctuary of Pachacamac, which was the most important Pilgrimage Center of the Inca...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
8h

All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour

This tour is special because in around 8 hours you will have the opportunity to explore the most beautiful places of old and modern Lima.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $110 a person
18h

Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

INCREDIBLE & AUTHENTIC Day Trip from Lima to Paracas and Huacachina at local prices!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $55 a person
4h

Highlights of Lima: Top Districts in 4 Hours

Get to know the most outstanding and modern districts of Lima: Chorrillos, Barranco, Miraflores and Surquillo, full of history and color.

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From $34 a person
Travelers gather at the Main Square of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which was founded in 1535, to start the city walking tour and explore the historic center of Peru’s capital.
3h 30m

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

Discover the city of Lima known as the "City of Kings"!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $37 a person
4h 30m

Experience Lima: Taste 12 Snacks and Visit Top Monuments

The best experience to mix Limas Gastronomy and Monuments: 1. On the first half, You will navigate the local markets with a local expert. Enjoy 12 of the best peruvian snacks...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
Balconies in Lima City Tour
2h

Lima City Tour and Catacombs

Explore the Highlights of Lima with a fun tour guide Join the most interesting 2,5 hour experience in Lima Historical Center with a passionate storyteller. Learn faqs about the...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $35 a person
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2h 30m

Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

You will visit a protected natural area and see how is possible to find a balance among flora, fauna and human being.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $72 a person
3h 30m

Half-Day Cultural Tour of Lima, Peru

A 3.5 - 4 hour exploration of the most important attractions in our city.

  • Free cancellation
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From $42 a person
3h 30m

Peru Culinary Identity: 10+ Tastes with Sherpa Food Tours

Go beyond the tourist plate and decode the "Why" behind the world’s #1 food destination.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $79 a person
Get up and down whenever you want!
2h

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour in Lima – Miraflores and Center of lima

Discover Lima with the city’s only official Hop-On Hop-Off tourist bus.

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From $35 a person
5h 30m

Lima Highlights Tour: Miraflores Barranco and Downtown Lima

Lima, Peru's vibrant capital, is a destination that combines history, culture, and modernity in every corner.

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  • Instant confirmation
From $120 a person
4h

Lima Food Tour & Market Experience: 13 Peruvian Bites

This is an anthropological journey far beyond the Netflix version of Lima's street food scene.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $50 a person
4h

Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour

On this night visit, you will get to learn about local life in Lima but also about the history of our beautiful country.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
5h

Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

Lima food tour under the stars, the best of Lima in one evening.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $145 a person
3h

Lima Street Food Tour : Try the best Peruvian street food

Discover the authentic tastes of Lima on this gastronomic experience through the Historic Center.

  • Free cancellation
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From $49 a person
Historic Lima - Main Square
8h

Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour

For the traveler who only has one day to spare in the capital city, this is the perfect tour for you!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $169 a person

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