We had a great day out with Sandy. She was so kind and informative. We walked the Barranco area, saw lots of cool murals and local art, strolled through beautiful parks, learned a lot about the history of Peru and got to see a beautiful corner of this sprawling metropolis. If you are looking for a good way to get an overview of Lima and spend time with some wonderful locals, this is the tour for you!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Entrance ticket to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- All entrance tickets
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
Excludes
- Lunch
- Visit to the interior of Huaca Pucllana is not included, we will see it from the exterior.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Our first stop will be the charming Love Park, a romantic spot inaugurated in 1993. Its centerpiece, “The Kiss”, a beautiful work by renowned artist Víctor Delfín, portrays two lovers sharing an endless embrace — a true symbol of passion and connection in Lima.
We continue to Huaca Pucllana, an extraordinary pre-Inca archaeological site dating back to 200–700 A.D. This adobe pyramid was an important religious and political complex for the Lima civilization. Please note that the visit is panoramic — we observe the site from the outside only.
Our next stop is the Olive Park, a serene green space that preserves hundreds of olive trees planted centuries ago. Here, you’ll also find exhibits of traditional olive oil machinery, as well as a peaceful pond with fish and turtles, creating the perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature.
Our next stop is Barranco, the city’s most colorful and artistic area, where every wall tells a story through its beautiful murals and street art. Experience its trendy, bohemian vibe, and take a moment to make a wish at the Bridge of Sighs, one of Lima’s most romantic landmarks. 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’ll visit San Martín Square, built in the early 1900s to commemorate 100 years of Peru’s independence. Surrounded by elegant neoclassical buildings, this plaza stands as one of Lima’s most beautiful landmarks and a symbol of the city’s architectural splendor.
Then, we’ll head to Lima’s Main Square, the most iconic and historically significant plaza in Peru. Here, you’ll admire remarkable landmarks such as the Presidential Palace, the City Hall of Lima, the Cathedral, and the elegant Archbishop’s Palace, all showcasing the grandeur of Lima’s colonial architecture.
Finally, we’ll visit one of the most fascinating museums in downtown Lima, where your expert guide will share insights into the rich history of Peru’s capital. The highlight of this visit is exploring the underground catacombs, an impressive network of tunnels and chambers that reveal a captivating glimpse into Lima’s colonial past.
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We had an outstanding experience with Lima Highlights Tours, and the Lima Highlights! – City Tour & Miraflores, Barranco & San Isidro was truly exceptional. The tour was rich with information, well-paced, and gave us a wonderful understanding of Lima’s history, culture, and neighborhoods. Our tour guide, Sandy, was the absolute highlight. Her passion for her city was evident in every detail she shared. She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience both educational and enjoyable for our entire group. Thanks to Sandy and the Lima Highlights Tours team, we walked away with a deeper appreciation for Lima and unforgettable memories. Highly recommended!
We had a great day thanks to Sandy and Ernesto. They arrived on time, they were both very professional and pleasant. Sandy provided a wealth of information about Lima and answered all our questions. We did not feel rushed and we enjoyed the pace. She even provided excellent recommendations for restaurants. Ernesto was a good driver and we felt well taken care of. I would definitely recommend this tour to others. Gracias ☺️ Lisa
Great tour with sandy ! She was very knowledgeable. Each part of the city was unique. Both drivers were on time for pickup.
In a short time, we were able to cover some very nice spots in lemon neighborhoods that we would have never seen otherwise. The guide, Sandy, was very interesting, and made the tour fun.
I use a lot of tours with a guide all over the world. Alexandra is the best tour guide I have ever had. She is very friendly, kind and has excellent conversation skills. Her attention to details is impeccable. She is the only tour guide with whom I honestly retained all the information that she shared. I wish I had more trips with her is Peru. Jimmy - our driver was very good and a safe driver. The tour itinerary is good. We were not rushed, had ample time to see places and have questions. It was small group of 5 which was amazing!
Susan and Sandy were very considerate and knowledgeable. Both gave us a very good background history of this beautiful country. Thanks for an enjoyable and informative day
Lima Highlights Tours provided an exceptional full day tour of Lima. We were short on time and this tour hit the main areas to see. Our guide, Martin, was professional and very knowledgeable about Lima and Peru. A great way to get introduced to Lima and Peru. A van picked us up and dropped us off at your hotel, which was nice as Lima's traffic is hectic.
The tour was truly enjoyable and very well organized. Jonathan was extremely professional and competent, while Susan was kind, empathetic, and incredibly well-prepared. They really did everything they could for us, also speaking more than one language. I'm quite sure that not much more could have been done in a single day.
It was a great day out with Jonathan. In the morning we explored the love park, strolled through the art filled Barranco area and Olive Park, and then learned about Huaca pucllana. I was then dropped back at my hotel to refresh and have some lunch. Then in the afternoon I was picked up again and we explored Plazas in the old city area and visited the catacombs. A perfect way to check out the best parts of the city.
Our guide, Martin, knew everything about everywhere we went. He provided non-stop history, stories and data about everywhere. He made the trip super interesting and kept the pace at an appropriate level. I would highly recommend him.
Highly recommended tour in 3 main districts of Lima along with our guide, Martin. Very knowledgeable in Peruvian infos and culture.
A great way to spend s few hours getting to know these 3 districts. The Barranco walk with the guides knowledgeable input was excellent.
I had a great morning on the Lima Highlights Tour led by Jonathan. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, and I learned a lot about Lima. The van arrived exactly on time to pick me up and the driver was very safe. I would definitely book with this company again!
After watching some videos online I decided it was best to book a tour of these neighborhoods to get a feel for the area. Jonathan was very informative and answered all our questions. It’s well worth doing and just long enough so the tour never dragged on. Highly recommend so much so we booked the historical tour with Lima Highlights
This was a great tour. Jonathan is very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot and had a great time. Highly recommended.
Martin, a very good and profund guide. He shows us so nice parks and highlights. Barranco was an exciting place! Also San Isidro with the Olive-Park was very nice.
100% recommended, our Guide Martin showed us Lima highlights in just a few hours, I feel like I've seen most of Lima! A must do if you are in town!
This was a great city tour of Lima. Our guide Alvaro took us to all the main parts of the city while providing us with insightful info and historical facts. The tour provided us with the perfect way to learn about Lima in the limited time that we had in that beautiful city. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
What a great tour company! Alvaro our guide was so helpful and knowledgeable in showing us the many beautiful sights of Lima. He recommended an amazing restaurant, Panchita in Miraflores that exceeded our expectations!! I would recommend this tour company 100 percent!
We had a wonderful time exploring the city of Lima. Thanks to our tour guide Alvaro for being informative and for taking our pictures.
Our tour with Alvaro was a delightful and memorable experience. From start to finish we had a blast. Alvaro was personable and attentive, ensuring that we had a good time. If you’re visiting Lima, a tour with Alvaro is a must!
Great guide, he explained a lot about the things we visited and answered any question we had. Unfortunately we hab just 1 day in lima and for that the tour is just perfect 👌but alao6if u have more days to explore the city 🙃
Excellent guide very informative and educational. I highly recommend this tour. The guide answered all my questions and explained everything in great detail.
The tour is valid for the morning part in the old town while the afternoon part of Barranco absolutely without any added value.
A super interesting tour. A super comfortable way to see all the neighborhoods of Lima that you have to see, they take you with the private van in a super small group and explain all the beautiful places in the area. Sandy is super nice and makes the tour super enjoyable and interesting. It also helps a lot with tips for your stay in Peru. I recommend 100%.
The tour was excellent, gave us a complete tour throughout Lima, and we talked a lot about Peruvian history and culture. Also, the guide takes some spectacular photos! The guide is very professional and friendly. Fully recommended!
Amazing tour with our driver Jimmy and our guide Susan. Highly recommended!!! The places to visit are beautiful.
It was all very good! The Jonathan very attentive and knows well about the sights presented! I indicate to everyone for sure!
Guide William showed me the most important spots in Lima! It was a pleasant experience! I recommend! It's a tour you can't miss!
Everything was excellent! Super punctual, comfortable vehicles, attentions with historical and social detail by Willian, which was quite professional, respectful and performed each tour with excellent attention.
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