Lima Highlights: History, Culture, and Views

Discover Lima’s rich history and culture on a half-day tour, exploring iconic landmarks, ancient sites, and stunning ocean views in just 4 hours.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - Plaza San MartĂ­n is a magnificent, historic square located in the heart of Lima, inaugurated in 1921 to commemorate Peru’s independence. At its center is a bronze statue of General JosĂ© de San MartĂ­n. Encircled by elegant neoclassical buildings, such as the Gran Hotel BolĂ­var, the plaza is a vibrant hub that combines colonial…
What's Included
  • Peruvian churro tasting
  • Pick up and drop off from DĂ©dalo shop (Barranco) at 09:30 or Hotel NAIA (Miraflores) at 09:50
  • San Francisco & Catacombs entrance ticket
  • Local expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Information

Join a small group tour, limited to 8 participants, conducted exclusively in English.
The journey begins with a drive from Barranco and Miraflores, leading to Plaza San Martín, a historic entryway to the city center. The tour includes a visit to the remarkable San Francisco Church and its renowned catacombs, providing insight into Lima’s colonial…

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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516nicholeh
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing Experience in Lima - We had such a wonderful time on our tour of Lima! Our guide, Valeria, was absolutely fantastic, so knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy. She made the entire experience feel personal and engaging, sharing interesting history and local insights that we never would have learned on our own. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and it made a huge difference in our experience. Our driver was also great, everything ran smoothly and stress-free. This was one of the highlights of our trip, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lima. If you get Valeria as your guide, you’re in for an unforgettable experience!
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Rogerwz5008bz
Mar 14, 2026
Great time in Lima - Great private tour of Lima. Valeria is very knowledgeable and has a great personality! We really enjoyed spending time with her and our driver, and visiting the highlights of Lima.
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Mattbrand-uk
Mar 6, 2026
Brilliant! - Sheyla is the coolest and most brilliant guide! Loved the tour!
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Erinwy13eq
Jan 21, 2026
Historical Lima and Scenic Miraflores - Vale provided me with a fabulous tour of the Lima’s cultural City Center as well as parts of the Miraflores neighborhood. I really enjoyed the architecture and energy in the heart of the city.
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Vanitan2022
Dec 29, 2025
Fun Adventure in Lima - The view and sightseeing was amazing, with our selfless tour guide, Sheila explaining every area. It was very fun and she even treated us to churros!
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M7593fyjanv
Dec 15, 2025
Valerie as my guide in Lima - - I went on a half day tour in Lima Peru and I had a young women as guide her name is Valerie. Het english is verry good. I can recommend her
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Amberlj3405ik
Nov 24, 2025
Fun & knowledgeable half day Lima Tour - Sheyla is such a wonderful, kind and knowledgeable tour guide! I learned so much from her and saw so many amazing things! (and I had so much fun too)! If you are in Lima I would do this excursion 100%!!! You will be so happy that you did, I know I am so glad that I did! And feel so lucky that I had such a friendly tour guide!! 10 out of 10!!!! Thank you so much!
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Matthewdb2833lr
Nov 23, 2025
MEMORABLE & STUNNING - Valeria is extremely informative, helpful, comical and helpful. She made suggestions, told us a lot of history, helped us with getting affordable and preferencial prices. I had a phenomenal experience. She is a very personable guide!
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Fromthe876
Nov 23, 2025
Immersive and interesting walking tour - Our tour guide, Valeria, was punctual, friendly and very knowledgeable! The tour covered several spots in Lima that are rich in culture and history. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. The churros were delicious !!! đŸ™‚
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Robin_a
Mar 4, 2026
Nice tour to get an... - Nice tour to get an overview of the city but too much time in traffic. Guide Aura was great, full of knowledge and super personality.
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).