Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour
Lima, Peru

Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour

Outty Ranking 61 4.5 · 26 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $69
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Outty Ranking

61/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 26 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour worth booking?

Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour is a 4-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $69 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
61 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (26)
Duration
4 hours
From
$69 per person

Discover the nightlife of Lima, admire beautiful and illuminated colonial buildings, and experience the local culture in the Historic Downtown of the city. See the creepy and mysterious Catacombs of Lima. Explore a network of tunnels, underground rooms and find remains of people who lived hundreds of years ago. Visit a unique park with a complex of water fountains that release jets of water up to 80 meters high. Enjoy a wonderful show of lights, colors and magic at night.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the nightlife of Lima, admire beautiful and illuminated colonial buildings, and experience the local culture in the Historic Downtown of the city. See the creepy and mysterious Catacombs of Lima. Explore a network of tunnels, underground rooms and find remains of people who lived hundreds of years ago. Visit a unique park with a complex of water fountains that release jets of water up to 80 meters high. Enjoy a wonderful show of lights, colors and magic at night.

    What's included

    Included

    • Bottled water on board
    • Tour Guide
    • Entry ticket to Water Magic Circuit.
    • Hotel pickup and drop off.
    • Food tasting in street food spots.

    Not included

    • Gratuities (Optional).

    What you'll see and do

    1. Make your way to the Magic Water Circuit, the Guinness World Record holder for the biggest complex of water fountains in a public park. The fountains have different forms and sizes and release jets of water up to 80 meters (262 feet) into the air. Have your camera ready to capture a magic show of light, color, music, and images. Later, visit the historic side of Lima and explore its streets at night. After pickup at your hotel, admire the illuminated Cathedral of Lima, an architectural jewel that has a Renaissance-style facade. Stroll around the Main Square, see beautiful buildings like the Government and Municipal Palace, then experience the nightlife of the colonial side of Lima on Chabuca Granda boulevard where you can find try local desserts and typical drinks such as picarones, churros, arroz con leche, emoliente, chicha morada, among others (tasting not included).

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Centro Historico de Lima

      Visit the historic side of Lima and explore its streets at night. Admire the illuminated Cathedral of Lima, an architectural jewel that has a Renaissance-style façade. Stroll around the Main Square, see beautiful colonial buildings like the Government and Municipal Palace. Visit a local pisco shop to try artisanal wines, piscos and fruit liqueurs.

      60 minutes here

    3. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

      Experience local life and stop at different street food spots to try the authentic food options such as anticuchos, butifarra, picarones, mazamorra or arroz con leche. Refresh yourself drinking a glass of emoliente (roasted barley grain drink) or a chicha morada (purple corn drink).

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 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 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Vista Adventures

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 26 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

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    26 verified traveler reviews for Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    454StacieP · August 2024

    Very well organized and complete tour

    This was a great tour. They picked us up from the hotel on time. There was water and cookies waiting for us in the van. It ended up being a private tour for the two of us. We drove around the city for a little while looking at sites. Our tour guide spoke excellent English and gave a nice history of the buildings. We stopped first at the convent and catacombs and she was able to skip the lines to get in and keep us ahead of all of the other tour groups to avoid the crowds a bit. We went around the square and saw the city buildings as well. There was a wedding that we stopped to watch for a bit. She then took us to the water circuit show and showed us the fountains and the history of each and recommended the best places to watch the water show. It was very nicely done and all of the entrance fees were included (except 2 soles for the bathroom in the water circuit if you needed it).

    via Tripadvisor

    Mandy_M · June 2024

    It’s all in the guide!

    Jessica was the most remarkable tour guide. I encourage you to request her services and plan around her availability. We take Viator tours a lot, in various countries, and we have NEVER been as impressed by a tour guide as we were with Jessica. The church and catacombs were cool and the fountains were fun. Jessica was amazing.

    via Viator

    Meander64575167204 · May 2024

    Catacombs, magic water show, tour of the city

    An amazing tour with beautiful views. Also the tour guide was phenomenal and very knowledgeable. I would totally do it again.

    via Tripadvisor

    Nina H · March 2024

    Great experience

    From pick up to drop off this tour was awesome. Kenyi skillfully drove us from site to site in busy traffic. Walter was a wealth of knowledge explaining the Convent,catacombs,historic downtown and Circuito Magica Del Aqua.Always seeing if we had any questions. Walter also took pictures for us and video as our phone wasn’t taking good pictures.He forwarded them to us after the tour so we have some great pictures and video. A fun professional tour we really enjoyed

    via Tripadvisor

    chiarat95 · October 2023

    Amazing but so cheap

    Wow!!! We were all so so impressed, I can completely see why this is the best water show in the world. Unbelievable, and only for 4 PEN! Make sure you buy yourself a churro too

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $69 to $139
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    9
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Vista Adventures, who run 7 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.0.

    See everything Vista Adventures runs

    Why this scores 61

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)74
    Review evidence (18% weight)49
    Booking momentum (14% weight)41
    Value for money (12% weight)59
    Listing quality (10% weight)73
    Local standing (8% weight)29
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $69 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour take?

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    Plan for about 4 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 26 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour?

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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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour?

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    Around 9 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour?

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    Included: Bottled water on board; Tour Guide; Entry ticket to Water Magic Circuit; Hotel pickup and drop off; and Food tasting in street food spots. Not included: Gratuities (Optional). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 296 listed pickup locations in and around Lima. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour?

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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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour 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: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Street Food Tour?

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    Across 26 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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