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Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour

About this experience

Discover the nightlife of Lima, admire beautiful and illuminated colonial buildings, and experience the local culture in the Historic Downtown of the city. See the creepy and mysterious Catacombs of Lima. Explore a network of tunnels, underground rooms and find remains of people who lived hundreds of years ago. Visit a unique park with a complex of water fountains that release jets of water up to 80 meters high. Enjoy a wonderful show of lights, colors and magic at night.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr

What is included

  • Bottled water on board
  • Tour Guide
  • Entry ticket to Water Magic Circuit.
  • Hotel pickup and drop off.
  • Food tasting in street food spots.

Not included

  • Gratuities (Optional).

Itinerary and highlights

Make your way to the Magic Water Circuit, the Guinness World Record holder for the biggest complex of water fountains in a public park. The fountains have different forms and sizes and release jets of water up to 80 meters (262 feet) into the air. Have your camera ready to capture a magic show of light, color, music, and images.

Later, visit the historic side of Lima and explore its streets at night. After pickup at your hotel, admire the illuminated Cathedral of Lima, an architectural jewel that has a Renaissance-style facade. Stroll around the Main Square, see beautiful buildings like the Government and Municipal Palace, then experience the nightlife of the colonial side of Lima on Chabuca Granda boulevard where you can find try local desserts and typical drinks such as picarones, churros, arroz con leche, emoliente, chicha morada, among others (tasting not included).

Visit the historic side of Lima and explore its streets at night. Admire the illuminated Cathedral of Lima, an architectural jewel that has a Renaissance-style façade. Stroll around the Main Square, see beautiful colonial buildings like the Government and Municipal Palace. Visit a local pisco shop to try artisanal wines, piscos and fruit liqueurs.

Experience local life and stop at different street food spots to try the authentic food options such as anticuchos, butifarra, picarones, mazamorra or arroz con leche. Refresh yourself drinking a glass of emoliente (roasted barley grain drink) or a chicha morada (purple corn drink).

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Vista Adventures

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Cancellation policy

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

Available tour options

  • Duration: 4 hours Minivan or SUV Pickup included

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