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Lima Tours and Activities

The scent of freshly grilled anticuchos fills the air as you stroll through Lima's historic streets. This vibrant city invites exploration with its colonial architecture, lively plazas, and the Pacific's nearby shores. Discover the thriving culinary scene by booking a food tour or visiting the local markets.

The best Lima tour packages

Explore Miraflores’ coastal cliffs and the historic center. Indulge in Lima's café culture while experiencing its famed gastronomy at local eateries.

Tour image of Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast
16 hours
4.86 (6832)
Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast
$99
Tour image of #1 Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
18 hours
4.9 (2698)
#1 Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
$53.1
Tour image of Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
4 hours
4.96 (1585)
Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour
$105
Tour image of Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)
3.5 hours
4.94 (1402)
Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)
$24
Tour image of Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
17 hours
4.95 (1231)
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
$129
Tour image of Unmissable Visit To Paracas, Huacachina And Sunset In The Oasis
17 hours
4.93 (1044)
Unmissable Visit To Paracas, Huacachina And Sunset In The Oasis
$85
Tour image of #1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class
2.5 hours
4.98 (972)
#1 Reviewed Lima Cooking Class
$48.97
Tour image of Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Guided Tour
17 hours
4.88 (1012)
Paracas, Ballestas Islands and Huacachina Guided Tour
$75
Tour image of Epic Paracas & Huacachina - Day Trip From Lima
17 hours
4.88 (905)
Epic Paracas & Huacachina - Day Trip From Lima
$61
Tour image of Lima Highlights All-Inclusive
7 hours
4.95 (760)
Lima Highlights All-Inclusive
$110
Tour image of Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
4 hours
4.97 (686)
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
$65
Tour image of Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs.
4 hours
4.92 (650)
Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs.
$35
Tour image of Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket
2 hours
4.86 (657)
Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket
$17.95
Tour image of Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
4 hours
4.92 (593)
Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
$69
Tour image of Lima: Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day
18 hours
4.85 (637)
Lima: Paracas Reserve, Slave Tunnels & Ballestas Islands Full Day
$89.25
Tour image of 3 Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard
3 days
4.9 (556)
3 Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina Oasis & Pisco Vineyard
$159
Tour image of Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru
3.5 hours
4.76 (631)
Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru
$72
Tour image of Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience
5 hours
4.93 (500)
Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience
$145
Tour image of Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience
5 hours
4.98 (466)
Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience
$145
Tour image of City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar
4 hours
4.63 (714)
City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar
$35
Tour image of Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis
17 hours
4.86 (486)
Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis
$85
Tour image of 2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
1 to 3 days
4.75 (543)
2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
$279
Tour image of Sandboarding Experience Lima Includes Boots, Bindings & Helment
6 hours
5 (375)
Sandboarding Experience Lima Includes Boots, Bindings & Helment
$180
Tour image of 2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina
1 to 3 days
4.85 (429)
2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina
$149
Tour image of 3 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
3 days
4.84 (434)
3 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
$289
Tour image of Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks
3.5 hours
4.95 (366)
Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks
$40
Tour image of Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included
16 hours
4.55 (613)
Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included
$81.4
Tour image of Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima
4.5 hours
4.9 (339)
Discover Miraflores nightlife with Bar Crawl Lima
$21
Tour image of 2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard
1 to 3 days
4.81 (373)
2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, and Pisco Vineyard
$149
Tour image of 4 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
4 days
4.88 (311)
4 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina
$299
Tour image of Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day
3.5 hours
4.38 (578)
Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day
$39
Tour image of All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour
8 hours
4.96 (252)
All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour
$110
Tour image of Airport Express Lima: Lima Airport to Miraflores
1 hour
4.84 (283)
Airport Express Lima: Lima Airport to Miraflores
$6.5
Tour image of Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!
3 hours
4.96 (246)
Cook The Most Popular Peruvian Dishes!
$45
Tour image of The Charm of Barranco & Pre Inca Pyramid (5* Tour)
3 hours
4.89 (257)
The Charm of Barranco & Pre Inca Pyramid (5* Tour)
$35
Tour image of 10-Day Discover Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco & Machu Picchu
10 days
4.79 (283)
10-Day Discover Peru: Lima, Arequipa, Puno, Cusco & Machu Picchu
$1577
Tour image of Lima Airport Arrival Transfer
1 hour
4.69 (314)
Lima Airport Arrival Transfer
$25
Tour image of Motorized Paragliding flights on the Costa Verde - Lima
12 minutes
4.93 (230)
Motorized Paragliding flights on the Costa Verde - Lima
$57
Tour image of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores
2 hours
4.84 (249)
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores
$33.79
Tour image of Private transport from or to Lima´s Jorge Chavez airport
1 hour
4.83 (252)
Private transport from or to Lima´s Jorge Chavez airport
$21.25
Tour image of Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour
4 hours
4.96 (216)
Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour
$52
Tour image of A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour
4 hours
4.87 (239)
A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour
$40
Tour image of Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour
4 hours
4.93 (223)
Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour
$59
Tour image of Tour to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (small group)
4 hours
4.87 (225)
Tour to the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (small group)
$55
Tour image of Lima City, Central Market & Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop Off)
3.5 hours
4.94 (207)
Lima City, Central Market & Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop Off)
$45
Tour image of 7-Day New Dawn in Machu Picchu: Lima, Cusco & Sacred Valley
7 days
4.93 (206)
7-Day New Dawn in Machu Picchu: Lima, Cusco & Sacred Valley
$1106
Tour image of The Best Bike Tour of Lima: El Morro & Jesus Statue
3 hours
4.9 (205)
The Best Bike Tour of Lima: El Morro & Jesus Statue
$35
Tour image of Lima City Tour and Catacombs
2 hours
4.95 (191)
Lima City Tour and Catacombs
$29
Tour image of Marcahuasi Experience in Lima
10 hours
4.87 (202)
Marcahuasi Experience in Lima
$175
Tour image of Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro - Districts Tour (Small Group)
3 hours
4.89 (190)
Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro - Districts Tour (Small Group)
$41.8

Attractions in Lima

  • Larco Museum: Discover pre-Columbian art and history exhibits.
  • Miraflores Boardwalk: Stroll along stunning coastal views and parks.
  • Barranco Art District: Explore colorful street art and galleries.
  • Culinary Workshop: Learn to prepare traditional Peruvian dishes hands-on.
  • Islas Palomino Boat Tour: Encounter sea lions among beautiful marine landscapes.

Most popular destinations close to Lima

Day trips in Lima

Pachacamac Ruins

  • Duration: 30 minutes one-way
  • Highlights: Ancient temples and stunning desert landscapes
  • Best for: History enthusiasts exploring pre-Columbian culture

Callao

  • Duration: 15 minutes one-way
  • Highlights: Colonial forts and artisanal markets abound
  • Best for: Those seeking a day of local life

Huacachina

  • Duration: Full-day loop
  • Highlights: Sandboarding on dunes and oasis exploration
  • Best for: Adventurers looking for outdoor thrills.
Tour image of Private Tour to the Astonished Nazca Lines and Huacachina Oasis
14 hours
4.94 (80)
Private Tour to the Astonished Nazca Lines and Huacachina Oasis
$650
Tour image of From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis
19 hours
4.65 (79)
From Lima: Ballestas, Nazca Lines & Huacachina Oasis
$550
Tour image of Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima
14 hours
4.19 (77)
Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands Private Tour Bus&Flight from Lima
$818
Tour image of Personalized Journey in Peru
9 hours
5 (26)
Personalized Journey in Peru
$700
Tour image of Nazca Lines Full Day Trip from Lima
11 hours
4.1 (50)
Nazca Lines Full Day Trip from Lima
$553.2
Tour image of Private Tour to the Nazca and Huacachina Lines from Lima
17 hours
4.86 (7)
Private Tour to the Nazca and Huacachina Lines from Lima
$550
Tour image of Nazca Lines Scenic Flight – Unforgettable Day Tour, from Lima
12 hours
4.71 (7)
Nazca Lines Scenic Flight – Unforgettable Day Tour, from Lima
$949.99
Tour image of Ballestas Islands, Winery & Nazca Lines Express Tour from Lima
15 hours
4.6 (5)
Ballestas Islands, Winery & Nazca Lines Express Tour from Lima
$620
Tour image of Nazca Lines lines and Ballestas Islands
14 hours
5 (3)
Nazca Lines lines and Ballestas Islands
$590
Tour image of Private Tour in Nazca Lines Huacachina Oasis with Wine Tasting
14 hours
5 (3)
Private Tour in Nazca Lines Huacachina Oasis with Wine Tasting
$690
Tour image of Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines and Huacachina Tour from Lima
17 hours
5 (3)
Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines and Huacachina Tour from Lima
$750
Tour image of Nazca Lines from Pisco airport
12 hours
5 (2)
Nazca Lines from Pisco airport
$690
Tour image of 2D/1N Private Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and the Nazca Lines.
16 hours
5 (1)
2D/1N Private Tour to Paracas, Huacachina, and the Nazca Lines.
$655
Tour image of Catamaran 46 rentals, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru
18 hours
5 (1)
Catamaran 46 rentals, La Punta, Callao, Lima, Peru
$1020

Hidden gems

  • Visit the Mercado de Surquillo for fresh local produce.
  • Discover independent shops along Avenida José Larco.
  • Explore the lesser-known Huaca Pucllana archaeological site.

Lima Expert Travel Tips

  1. Carry cash (S/.); some places do not accept cards.
  2. Try Peruvian ceviche; it’s a local delicacy.
  3. Use public transport; it’s economical and efficient.
  4. Respect cultural norms; Lima locals appreciate politeness.
  5. Book tours in advance; popular experiences fill quickly.

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Best time to visit Lima

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Spring 2025

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Spring brings mild weather and the Flower Festival, perfect for outdoor strolls.
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Summer 2025

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Summer offers warmth alongside Lima's Festival of the Sea, ideal for beach activities.
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Autumn 2025

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Autumn presents cooler temperatures; visit during the Mistura food festival for local flavors.
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Winter 2025

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Winter sees overcast skies; enjoy cozy meals and local theater performances at this time.
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FAQs

Most tourists do not need a visa for stays under 183 days. Check your nationality's specific requirements before planning.
Yes, Lima's public transport includes buses and Metropolitano services, convenient for travelers, especially along major routes.
Consider using taxis or ride-sharing apps like Uber for ease, particularly in busy areas or during peak hours.
Expect to pay around S/.40-80 per meal at mid-range restaurants, making it affordable for most visitors.
It is recommended to drink bottled water to avoid any potential stomach issues; many vendors sell it conveniently.

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