About this experience
Discover Lima in just one day and explore its most iconic attractions with our expert local guide!
Miraflores: Visit from outside the pre-Inca Huaca Pucllana Temple and the romantic Love Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Barranco: Admire colorful murals, charming colonial mansions, and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
San Isidro: Walk through the peaceful Olive Grove Park, one of Lima’s oldest and most elegant areas.
Historic Downtown: Explore Plaza de Armas, Plaza San Martín, and the San Francisco Museum & Catacombs.
Experience the best of Lima’s culture, history, and beauty in one unforgettable day!
Book now and make the most of your time in Lima!
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Entrance ticket to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
Not included
- No meals included: we can take you to a local restaurant
- Visit to the interior of Huaca Pucllana is not included, we will see it from the exterior.
Itinerary and highlights
After picking you up, we visit this beautiful park inaugurated in 1993 and it celebrates “love”. At its center, an iconic sculpture “The Kiss” made by the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin, depicts lovers embracing in an endless kiss.
Then, we see this ancient archaeological site, adobe pyramidal construction built between 200 and 700 AD, representing a ceremonial and administrative area for Lima Culture.
We visit Huaca Pucllana only from the exterior, we do not enter.
After, we go to see the preserved olive trees, that date several hundred years. There are also exhibits of old machinery used in the production of olive oil in ancient times, plenty of greenery and an ornamental pond stocked with fish and turtles.
Then, we go to The Artsy neighborhood of Lima. Be amazing by its beautiful murals that make Barranco such a colorful and trendy place. Also, make a wish at “The Bridge of Sighs”.
LUNCH: at midday there will be a break of 1 hour 30 minutes so you can have lunch. We will recommend you some good local restaurants.
In the second part of the tour, we visit this Plaza made in 19 hundred to commemorate 100 years of Peruvian independence. The surrounding buildings are great, displaying Neoclassic style.
Then, we will go to the Main square, the most representative one in Peru where you will see impressive buildings such as “The Presidential Palace”, “The City Hall of Lima”, “The Cathedral” and The Archbishop’s Palace”, etc.
Finally, we will take you to the most interesting museum in downtown Lima. Your expert guide will explain you here about the rich history of Peru’s capital. Explore the underground Catacombs!
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up and drop off are only included from: Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro districts. If you are staying outside of these areas, we will provide you a meeting point in Miraflores district to start the tour. No airport or Callao area pick up/drop off included.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lima Highlights Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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