
Lima City in 1 day - Lima Highlights! (Small Group)
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 34 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 $50 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 34 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (34)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $50 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 Oce
What you get
- 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $89
- 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 runsWhy this scores 74
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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 $50 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 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 34 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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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
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 Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting, The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors, #1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!. 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.
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