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Tours & Attractions in Lima

Voyzo runs 20 tours in Lima, covering 5 top attractions. A private tour means your own guide, driver, and vehicle and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

20 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 20 Guests
Tours

Tours in Lima

An ornate colonial-era wooden balcony and vintage lamppost in Lima's historic center, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour

Spend a full private day with your own guide and driver covering Lima's UNESCO-listed historic center, the Larco Museum's pre-Columbian collection, and the clifftop Miraflores neighborhood.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Aerial view of Miraflores' clifftop parks and coastline along Lima's Costa Verde at sunset Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private City Tour in Lima

A convenient private half-day sightseeing tour covering Lima's Plaza de Armas, the San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, and Miraflores' Love Park (Parque del Amor), with hotel pickup included.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Peruvian potato varieties for sale at a local market stall with hand-written price signs in soles Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Lima Private City Tour by Car

A private car tour covering Lima's colonial-era historic center, a stop at a local artisan market, and Huaca Pucllana, the adobe pyramid standing in the middle of Miraflores.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
An ancient stepped adobe pyramid structure in Lima, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private Tour to Huaca Pucllana with a Former Site Guide

This private tour of Huaca Pucllana is led by a guide who spent years as an official site guide there, working alongside archaeologists — a genuinely deeper read of the pyramid than a standard visit.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Archaeologists excavating an adobe terraced pyramid with Lima's modern skyline behind Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Half-Day Private Tour to Huaca Pucllana and Huaca Mateo Salado

Explore two genuine pre-Inca huacas — Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores and Huaca Mateo Salado — with a private guide who explains how these ceremonial adobe complexes fit into Lima's pre-Columbian history.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A plate of fresh Peruvian ceviche with sweet potato, corn, and red onion Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private and Exclusive Street Food and Peruvian History Tour

Learn about Peruvian street food and culinary culture while sampling local flavors on this private guided tour, visiting markets and a restaurant in the bohemian Barranco district to try ceviche, exotic fruits, and desserts.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A pre-Columbian terracotta ceramic artifact on display, representative of the ancient art housed in Lima's museums Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Larco Museum Tour - Treasures of Ancient Peru

Discover the ancient cultures of Peru with an exclusive private guided tour of the Larco Museum, exploring more than 5,000 years of history through its collection of 45,000 pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, and metalwork.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A visitor admiring a wall of framed paintings in an art museum gallery Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private Tour with Curator and Toast at Lima's Museum of Art (MALI)

Learn about Peruvian art history directly from one of the museum's own curators, then enjoy a glass of champagne in the exclusive Salón Prado — plus a look inside the conservation department, both closed to the general public.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
An intricately engraved ancient gold ceremonial disc artifact on display Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Mujica Gallo's Private Gold Collection and Weapons of the World Museum

Discover the gold and ancient treasures of the Gold of Peru Museum on a private tour, exploring five rooms of gold artifacts with a knowledgeable guide, plus the Weapons of the World Museum's extensive armory collection.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Colorful illuminated fountain jets lit up at night Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private and Exclusive Magic Water Show & Lima Center Tour

Experience the beauty of Lima at night with a private tour of the Magic Water Circuit (Circuito Mágico del Agua) at the Park of the Reserve, followed by sightseeing and photos around Lima's illuminated Main Square.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Aerial view of the Huacachina desert oasis, a palm-ringed lagoon surrounded by towering sand dunes, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Luxury Private Paracas Huacachina Tour with Sunset Picnic

Peru's southern coast is home to three very different experiences within a few hours of each other — Pacific marine wildlife at the Ballestas Islands, pisco production at a vineyard, and the desert oasis of Huacachina — linked together with private transport for a seamless day.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Tour boats passing through a natural rock arch at the Ballestas Islands, with dense seabird colonies covering the cliffs above, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Ballestas Islands, Paracas Reserve & Skulls Museum Private Tour

See the best of the Ballestas Islands and the adjacent Paracas National Reserve on this full-day private tour from Lima, featuring informative commentary from your guide, a seafood lunch, and round-trip transportation.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A stepped adobe-brick pyramid ruin in Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Private Guided Pachacamac Tour

Visit one of the Inca Empire's most important religious sites with a private guide, learning about Inca culture, traditions, and customs. The Pachacamac archaeological complex is three times the size of Machu Picchu and sits close to Lima — an accessible alternative for travelers without time to visit Cusco.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A horse in an elegant natural gait across a grassy field Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Pachacamac Pyramids, Lunch & Dance Horse Show

Enjoy a day of pyramids, Peruvian food, and horses on a private tour from Lima. The visit begins with the Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac, including the Acllawasi and Temple of the Sun, followed by an authentic lunch and a live Peruvian Paso horse dancing show in traditional costume.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A colorful street scene in one of Lima's historic residential neighborhoods, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Barranco Bike Tour: From Pyramids to Bohemian Streets

Adapted from a small-group experience — Voyzo runs this exclusively as a private tour for your group only. Explore Lima by bike, covering top attractions including the pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucllana, El Malecón, and the Bridge of Sighs, plus hidden corners of the bohemian Barranco neighborhood.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A paraglider soaring above ocean cliffs on a sunny day Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Paragliding in Lima - Costa Verde

Glide through the air in tandem with a licensed pilot, taking in views over the Costa Verde coastline and the districts of Magdalena, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel from the air.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A lighthouse at the Port of Callao with stacked shipping containers and a Peruvian flag, near Lima Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Monumental and Artistic Callao

Callao is one of the most historically and economically important places in Peru, shaped for centuries by its port and its close relationship with the sea. This private tour visits the Real Felipe Fortress and the colorful, art-filled Callao Monumental district.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A large colony of pelicans gathered on a rocky coastal cliff along Peru's Pacific coast Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Half-Day Private Birdwatching Tour in Lima

This private tour is led by guides who are birdwatchers with more than 14 years of experience in the area and throughout Peru — certified guides in private mobility offering a personalized tour by species.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
A group of sandboarders walking up a desert dune ridge at sunset, boards in hand Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Sandboarding Experience in Lima

About an hour outside of Lima, in Chilca, are dunes perfect for a day of outdoor activities. This private tour gets your adrenaline pumping with off-roading and racing through the dunes, followed by sandboarding down the large sand mountains.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Weathered monolithic rock formations reflected in a still high-altitude lake at Marcahuasi, Peru Private Tours
Lima, Peru

Marcahuasi Experience in Lima

The Marcahuasi stone forest is often overlooked by visitors, but this mystical site shouldn't be missed by anyone with an interest in nature or history. This private guided tour from Lima explores monolithic stone formations, unobstructed vista points, and tucked-away corners far from any crowds.

Day Tour 1–20 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in Lima?

Private tours in Lima are matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from for this region.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Private Car / SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar Up to 5 guests A private car and driver for couples or small families — comfortable on Lima's streets and capable on the mountain roads to Arequipa, Colca Canyon, and the Sacred Valley.
Toyota Hiace Van Toyota Hiace, air-conditioned Up to 8 guests The standard vehicle for private multi-day tours across Peru — comfortable and air-conditioned for the long stretches between Lima, Arequipa, Puno, and Cusco.
Mini-Coach Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or equivalent Up to 20 guests For larger groups touring together — a full-size mini-coach with one driver and one itinerary for the whole party.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in Lima

Popular stops our guides build into Lima itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Huaca Pucllana Huaca Pucllana Lima A pre-Inca adobe and clay pyramid complex built by the Lima Culture around 500 AD, standing directly in the middle of the modern Miraflores district. Excavations continue at the site today, and its museum displays ceramics and textiles recovered from the surrounding temple grounds. 2 Plaza Mayor de Lima Plaza Mayor de Lima Lima The colonial-era main square at the heart of Lima's historic center, part of the Historic Centre of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (first inscribed in 1988 as the San Francisco convent ensemble and extended to the wider historic centre in 1991). It's surrounded by the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace, and the Archbishop's Palace, and has served as the ceremonial and political heart of the city since its founding by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. 3 Larco Museum Larco Museum Lima One of Latin America's premier pre-Columbian art museums, housed in a restored 18th-century viceregal mansion built atop a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. Its collection spans over 5,000 years and includes some 45,000 pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, and metalwork pieces, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926. 4 Barranco's Bridge of Sighs Barranco's Bridge of Sighs Lima The Puente de los Suspiros is a wooden footbridge crossing a ravine in Barranco, Lima's bohemian former beach resort turned arts district. Local tradition holds that if you cross it while holding your breath and make a wish, it will come true — a small, genuine piece of neighborhood folklore in one of Lima's most colorful districts. 5 Parque del Amor (Love Park) Parque del Amor (Love Park) Lima A clifftop park along Miraflores' Malecón, overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Lima's dramatic Costa Verde coastline. Its centerpiece is El Beso ('The Kiss'), a large mosaic sculpture by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín, and the park's curving mosaic benches make it one of Lima's most photographed spots.
Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Lima

Lima's garúa season

From roughly May to November, Lima sits under a persistent grey coastal fog called garúa, with cool temperatures and little to no rain. Summer (December-April) is warmer and sunnier — pack layers either way, since coastal Lima rarely gets genuinely hot.

Altitude isn't a concern here

Unlike Cusco, the Sacred Valley, or Machu Picchu, Lima sits at sea level, so altitude sickness isn't a factor for anything covered on this page — the one exception is the optional Marcahuasi day trip, which climbs to roughly 4,000 meters (about 13,000 feet).

Water and food safety

Stick to bottled or purified water, and eat ceviche and other raw-fish dishes at reputable, high-turnover restaurants — Lima's best ceviche spots are usually only open for lunch, when the fish is freshest.

Traffic is real

Lima's traffic can be heavy, especially between the historic center and Miraflores/Barranco during rush hour — private tours build in buffer time, but it's worth knowing if you're timing a return flight.

Tipping

Tipping isn't as deeply embedded a custom as in the US, but it's appreciated for private guides and drivers — a modest tip for good service is standard practice.

Currency

Peru's currency is the sol (PEN). Cards are widely accepted in Miraflores and Barranco, but it's worth carrying small bills of soles for markets and smaller vendors.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Lima

Two to three days covers the historic center, Miraflores, and Barranco comfortably, with a day trip to Pachacamac or Paracas/Ballestas Islands if you have extra time.
Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro (the areas most visitors spend time in) are generally safe with normal city precautions; your private driver and guide handle the logistics of getting between districts.
No — Lima itself is at sea level. Altitude only becomes a factor if you add on the optional Marcahuasi day trip (about 4,000 meters) or travel onward to Cusco and the Andes, which is a separate consideration entirely.
Ceviche (raw fish cured in citrus) is the essential dish, alongside lomo saltado (stir-fried beef), causa limeña (a layered potato dish), and anticuchos (grilled beef heart skewers, especially popular in Barranco).
No — Machu Picchu is near Cusco, roughly 1,100 km (700 miles) from Lima and a separate flight away. It requires its own multi-day trip; see our Cusco-region tours for that itinerary.
Miraflores is Lima's modern, upscale seaside district, with parks, malls, and clifftop views. Barranco is smaller, older, and more bohemian — a former 19th-century beach resort now known for street art, galleries, and nightlife.
Yes, if you have a full day to spare — it's roughly 3-4 hours south of Lima each way, but the wildlife (sea lions, Humboldt penguins, seabirds) is genuinely impressive and often compared to a mini Galápagos.
Pachacamac is a real pre-Columbian religious complex about 30 minutes south of Lima, in continuous use for over 1,000 years before the Spanish arrived. It's a strong option for travelers who want to see significant Peruvian ruins without the time and cost of a Cusco/Machu Picchu trip.

About Lima

Lima is Peru's sprawling coastal capital, a city of nearly 10 million people where colonial-era churches and balconied mansions sit a short drive from a pre-Inca pyramid still standing in the middle of a modern residential district. It's also, by wide consensus, South America's culinary capital — a fact felt directly in its ceviche stalls, its native-fruit markets, and a fine-dining scene that consistently ranks among the world's best.

The city itself splits into distinct, walkable pieces: the UNESCO-listed historic center (Cercado de Lima) with its colonial architecture and catacombs, the modern clifftop district of Miraflores overlooking the Pacific, and Barranco, a former 19th-century beach resort that's now Lima's bohemian arts neighborhood. Just beyond the city, the coast opens up into real day-trip territory — the pre-Columbian ruins of Pachacamac, and further south, the Ballestas Islands' wildlife and the Huacachina desert oasis.

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