Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)
Lima, Peru

Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)

Outty Ranking 72 4.8 · 35 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $89
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Outty Ranking

72/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 35 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) worth booking?

Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) is a 8-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $89 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 35 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
72 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (35)
Duration
8 hours
From
$89 per person

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!

What you get

    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!

    What's included

    Included

    • Entrance ticket to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
    • Knowledgeable Tour Guide
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • 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.

    What you'll see and do

    1. El Parque del Amor

      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.

      20 minutes here

    2. Huaca Pucllana

      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.

      15 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. San Isidro

      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.

      20 minutes here

    4. Barranco

      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.

      60 minutes here

    5. Plaza San Martin

      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.

      30 minutes here

    6. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

      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.

      30 minutes here

    7. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

      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!

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Lima Highlights Tours

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 35 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    35 verified traveler reviews for Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Andy_UK_CBS · April 2026

    Great Lima tour with a friendly guide and smooth organisation—skip-the-line access was a big plus.

    I had a great experience on this Lima city tour, made even better by our guide, Jonathan. He was friendly, welcoming, and very informative throughout the day. What impressed me most was how well he handled the group. There was another couple who only spoke Spanish, but Jonathan made sure everyone felt included and looked after, balancing both languages smoothly. The itinerary covered all the key highlights, and the skip-the-line access at the San Francisco Museum was definitely worth it — we avoided a long queue and got straight in. Overall, a well-organised and enjoyable tour. Highly recommended!

    Response from the operator: Dear Andy, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the Lima City in 1 Day tour and that the organization and itinerary met your expectations. We are especially pleased to hear your kind words about Jonathan and the way he ensured that all guests felt included and comfortable throughout the experience. It is also wonderful to know that you appreciated the skip-the-line access at the San Francisco Museum and were able to enjoy the highlights of Lima smoothly. We truly appreciate your recommendation and your thoughtful comments. We hope to welcome you again on another tour during your next visit to Lima. Kind regards, Lima Highlights Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    Dulcie_L · March 2026

    Wonderful day in Lima

    A lovely day in Lima! Great weather and tour covered the Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro areas as well as downtown areas, Plaza de Armas, the cathedral and catacombs....a full day. We had lunch at Panchita and it was delicious Peruvian food. Both Susan and Jonathan were very friendly and enthusiastic about sharing the history and culture of their country and city. Thank you guys for a wonderful day in Lima.

    Response from the operator: Dear Dulcie, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you had a wonderful day in Lima and that you enjoyed exploring Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, and the historic downtown areas. We are especially pleased to hear that Susan and Jonathan provided a friendly and enthusiastic guided experience while sharing the history and culture of Lima. It is also great to know that you enjoyed the visit to iconic sites such as Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the catacombs, as well as your lunch at Panchita. We truly appreciate your kind comments and are very happy that you had such a memorable full-day experience. We hope to welcome you again on another tour during your next visit to Lima. Kind regards, Lima Highlights Tours

    via Viator

    Robb_W · February 2026

    Sandy was very engaging,...

    Sandy was very engaging, approachable, and knowledgable. I had very limited time in Lima and this was a good way of seeing a lot of highlights without feeling rushed or deprived.

    Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your kind review. We are delighted to know that you had a positive experience and that the tour allowed you to make the most of your limited time in Lima. We are especially pleased to hear your wonderful comments about Sandy. Her engaging, approachable, and knowledgeable approach is something we truly value, and it is rewarding to know that she helped you explore many highlights without feeling rushed. We sincerely appreciate your trust in Lima Highlights Tours and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Kind regards, Lima Highlights Tours

    via Viator

    65khadijm · July 2025

    Excellent service.

    Lucas was a great tour guide. He was very engaging and highly knowledgeable about the history and the important details regarding each place we went to today. His English was clear and easy to understand, and his responses to questions were really good and thoughtful. He would be high on the recommendation list to others desiring to do this tour.

    Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your comment about your experience with us. It is always a pleasure to show our city to travelers from all over the world. Best wishes

    via Tripadvisor

    WUSM54 · March 2025

    Excellent tour, well run

    Excellent tour, well run. We enjoyed visiting all of the sites and the guide was very informative. Would recommend this to others..

    Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you very much for sharing your comment about your experience with us. It is always a pleasure to show our city to travelers from all over the world. Best wishes

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    12
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Lima Highlights Tours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.7.

    See everything Lima Highlights Tours runs

    Why this scores 72

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)86
    Review evidence (18% weight)54
    Booking momentum (14% weight)46
    Value for money (12% weight)85
    Listing quality (10% weight)81
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group): questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.

    How much does Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) cost?

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    Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.

    Is Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 35 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)?

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    Around 12 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Lima?

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    On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast, Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs., Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Lima?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Lima?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)?

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    Included: Entrance ticket to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs; Knowledgeable Tour Guide; In-vehicle air conditioning; and 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; and Visit to the interior of Huaca Pucllana is not included, we will see it from the exterior. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 92 listed pickup locations in and around Lima. Be ready about 15 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group) if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Lima. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)?

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    Across 35 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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