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On this tour you will see a district full of trendy cafes, bohemian boutiques and galleries. Barranco has become an iconic district and one that usually lands at the top of lists for the best neighborhoods in Lima. But it wasn't always the creative hub it is today. Originally a small port populated by local fishermen, upper-class Lima residents began building their weekend homes in Barranco shortly after the War of the Pacific in the late 19th century. You will walk through the district observing the graffiti and artistic murals that will make you know the history of Peru in an original way and that you cannot miss!

Get a kaleidoscopic view of Lima on a small-group nighttime tour of the city’s Magic Water Circuit and Barranco district. After an easy transfer from your hotel, you'll watch a colorful water display at what Guinness named the largest fountain complex in the world. Next, stroll along the bustling bohemian streets of Barranco as your guide provides illuminating commentary on the district's history, art, and landmarks, including the Bridge of Sighs.

A unique and different experience! Discover the history of Peru, through death, visiting the famous colonial catacombs built under the churches and the general cemetery "Presbítero Maestro", built in 1808, which is the oldest public cemetery in America with more than 700 mausoleums! We will learn the history of Peru chronologically, visiting the Plaza de Armas of Lima to talk about the founding of the City of Kings by Francisco Pizarro and how the city evolved into the most magnificent city in Latin America. Visit the convent of San Francisco, the largest in Lima and its catacombs to discover what life was like for the citizens of the colonial era. Finish the tour discovering one of the hidden treasures of Lima, the Matías Maestro cemetery and its beautiful neoclassical mausoleums. Visit the pavilion of suicides, the crypt of heroes and more!

To get a taste of Lima's bohemian flair, head to the Barranco district. This guided tour will take you through the vibrant colonial mansions, awe-inspiring murals, and trendy restaurants that make this area so special. You'll also get to visit Jade Rivera's world-famous art gallery.

Taste your way through historic Lima on an evening food tour that combines local landmarks with a series of food and drink tastings. Since Lima draws foods and traditions from all around the country, you’ll have the chance to try a wide range of treats, with a local guide to help find the very best versions among the overwhelming options in the city center.

Experience a sound and light extravaganza to remember on this fountains tour with dinner and a show in Lima. Following pickup at your accommodation in downtown Lima, Miraflores, or San Isidro, transfer to the Magic Water Circuit—where enormous jets of water explode into the skies to music and lights. You’ll also have time for a delicious dinner, with a performance of traditional Peruvian music and dance.

Experience the top landmarks of Lima, all illuminated at night, during this 3-hour excursion led by a private guide. Travel by private vehicle on a nighttime exploration of the Peruvian capital, including stops to explore the many architectural gems in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, a visit to the top of San Cristobal Mountain for gorgeous panoramic city views and chance to walk among the many fountains of Lima's Reserve Park. Your nighttime private excursion also includes entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Get acquainted with the rich regal history of Lima on an educational sightseeing tour of the Peruvian capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide, delve into the ambient tangle of Lima’s historical center; gaze at the fabulous façade of the Presidential Palace; descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery; and admire the ancient Dominicans Tower. A portion of your tour goes to an NGO that support social projects in the community.

Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary during this half-day private tour of Lima. Visit highlights such as the city's Cercado de Lima, San Isidro, and Miraflores with a dedicated guide just for you and your party. Also, enjoy a guided tour of the San Francisco Convent and catacombs or the Huaca Pucllana Pre Inca Site. Private round-trip transportation included. Choice of departure times throughout the day available.

Experience the best of Lima on a limited schedule on a private tour that explores city highlights, from the colonial-era historic center to the coastal Miraflores neighborhood. Browse for souvenirs at a local market, see gorgeous churches, and stand at the foot of Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid in the heart of the city. Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a private guide throughout the tour, with the option to add a local lunch and walk through Parque Kennedy, Lima’s beloved ‘cat park.’

Taste the delicious diversity of Peru’s thriving cacao industry during this 2-hour chocolate-making workshop at Lima’s ChocoMuseo. Learn about every step of the chocolate-making process, including roasting the beans, removing the husk, grinding the nibs and refining the paste in a ‘melangeur.’ You’ll then get to create your very own chocolate with your choice of ingredients, leaving with a delicious handmade dessert. This chocolate-making workshop includes all necessary ingredients, a chocolate drink tasting and a handmade chocolate souvenir.

With one day in Lima you can explore the very best of the city, from the colonial architecture of the historic center to pre-Colombian art and seaside neighborhoods. See the gorgeous interior of the San Francisco Convent, tour the Museo Larco, then get a glimpse of Lima’s earliest history in Miraflores. This full-day, private tour of Lima offers the flexibility and convenience of a personalized tour, including pickup and drop-off at hotels in some neighborhoods, and it’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

Begin your vacation in Peru the right way with a convenient and comfortable arrival airport transfer. Enjoy a smooth and stress-free journey from your Lima hotel to the airport with a shared airport arrival transfer. Arrive at Jorge Chavez International Airport and travel directly to your Lima hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Skip crowded taxi ranks and avoid navigating confusing public transport systems with this stress-free option. Available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the transfer will coincide exactly with your arrival flight. Arrival transfers are only available to those staying in San Isidro, downtown Lima, or Miraflores.

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

Explore Lima by bike on an off-the-beaten-track cycle tour from Miraflores. Ideal for active travelers, this bike tour covers top Lima attractions—including the pre-Inca ruins of Huaca Pucllana, El Malecon, and the Bridge of Sighs—and hidden gems in the bohemian neighborhood of Barranco. This small-group tour, limited to eight people, offers a morning or afternoon departure time.

Explore the artistic heart of Lima, Peru during this half-day guided walking tour of the bohemian Barranco neighborhood. Enjoy walls covered in street art created by Peruvian and international artists, grand 19th-century mansions, charming boutiques, brewpubs, and coffee shops, and the Bridge of Sighs where legend holds that you will find true love if you can walk across the span while holding your breath.

This tour is guided by our official tourist guide, certified by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism and who has a bachelor's degree in Architecture. Our tour in Surquillo and Barranco unites our Peruvian gastronomy with the best of current street art.

Discover with us our beautiful city of Lima by 4 districts with pick up and drop off included. Miraflores: "El Parque del Amor" the first park in homage to love in Latin America and its beautiful tiles with poems by Peruvian authors. Then a Pyramid "Huaca Pucllana" (only outside visit *) San Isidro: The beautiful "Parque el Olivar" and its more than 1500 olive trees. In addition to lagoons of fish and turtles. Magdalena: One of the most emblematic markets in Lima. Founded in the 1930s by immigrants from the interior of the Peru dedicated to food trade. Here we'll sample exotic fruits, also delicious tapas & drinks. Barranco: Finally we will visit this bohemian and artistic neighborhood of Lima, where many musicians, painters, etc. found great inspiration. We will see its colorful murals about our culture. It is very exciting for me to share my life stories. I'm also a traveler like you, so I hope to give you the type of tour I would enjoy. See ya!

Learn about everyday life in Lima as you walk through the city's most popular neighborhoods of Barranco and Miraflores on this private tour. Visit popular parks, well-known snack spots, the Inca Market, and more, all while hearing tales of the city's history and modern culture from your guide. This private tour is conducted with just your guide and your private group and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

On this tour of Callao, you'll explore two different areas of the often-overlooked smaller twin city of Lima. First, you'll visit the upscale La Punta neighbourhood, which is located on a peninsula with rocky beaches and neo-colonial and Bauhaus mansions. The next stop is the historic centre of Callao, an interesting mix of colonial architecture, modern art and professional street art. It is thanks to this contemporary art that Callao's historic centre has transformed from a crime-ridden and dilapidated area into a colourful and safe neighbourhood. Modern art and street art have not only revived the neighbourhood but also the local economy and community. This tour also includes a cultural and local experience: a delicious lunch at a local restaurant as well as a graffiti workshop by a local street artist.

Beginning in the 1980s, a group with communist ties called The Shining Path perpetrated bombings, assassinations, and other violent actions that terrorized much of Peru. Now in the past, the history of terrorism in Peru remains a recent and important part of the country's culture. On this half-day private tour, gain cultural insights during visits to the street where the first bombing in Lima took place, the Chorillos Cross (constructed from metal salvaged after a Shining Path bombing and put up to mark a visit by John Paul II in 1988), and the city's moving Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (Lugar de la Memoria).

We’ll visit the 03 most beautiful districts of Lima at night. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the interesting districts of San Isidro, Miraflores and Barranco, very rich in tradition. San Isidro: The beautiful "Parque el Olivar" and its more than 1500 olive trees. In addition to fish and turtle lagoons. This is one of the favorite place for photo sessions for couples who are going to get married. Miraflores: Kennedy Park, the heart of Miraflores, which is home to hundreds of kittens, and where you can find the most delicious Lima sweets. Around here is the stunning church "Virgen Milagrosa". "El Parque del Amor" the first park in homage to love in Latinoamerica and its beautiful tiles with poems by Latin authors. This park has an incredible view of Lima's bay. Barranco: Finally lets visit this bohemian and artistic neighborhood of Lima, where many musicians, painters, etc. They found great inspiration. Appreciate with us its colorful murals about our culture.

This is an eye-opening experience where you will be able to learn about local life and how progressive these people are. Walk up the steep steps through the community while you are listening to our guide about the development of the "barrio". See and get the best pictures of the art murals painted by the locals who had a very dark past, but now they have changed their lives through the art. At the end, we get to the top of the barrio to get a general view of Lima. We run this tour along with "Color Energía '', an organization created by local artists and neighbours of Leticia,, which is a "barrio" located on the hillsides. We support each other in this activity to promote this project as a tourist attraction. A percentage from the money you pay is going directly to the cleaness and the neighbor who comes with us on the tour.