Lima is Peru's capital and one of the world's food capitals. Its Historic Center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and neighborhoods like Miraflores and Barranco overlook the Pacific Ocean. With a Lima tour guide you make the most of your days before or after Cusco or the Amazon.
On Chaski Peru Guides you can book a Lima city tour or a Lima food tour published by a licensed guide, or request your own and compare offers. Every guide is verified.
Tours and places in Lima
- Lima city tour: Main Square, Cathedral and San Francisco
- Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana and the clifftop boardwalk
- Bohemian Barranco
- Food tour: ceviche, markets and Peruvian cooking
- Larco Museum and pre-Columbian gold
- Pachacamac and Caral day trips
- Historic Center by night
- San Francisco Monastery catacombs
- Lima Art Museum (MALI)
- Chinatown and Central Market
- Magic Water Circuit
- Paragliding over the Costa Verde
- Palomino Islands: swim with sea lions
- Callao Monumental and La Punta
- Pisco sour class
- Paracas and Ballestas Islands day trip
- Lunahuana: rafting and wineries
Everything for your trip to Lima
Lima tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Lima: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Lima who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Lima tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Lima private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Lima tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Lima tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Lima guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Lima
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Lima tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Lima day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Lima
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Peruvian cooking class Lima
Learn to make ceviche and lomo saltado, often with a market visit included.
Tours published by guides in Lima
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Lima in one day?
A common plan: historic center in the morning, ceviche for lunch, then Miraflores and Barranco in the afternoon.
How much is a tour guide in Lima?
It depends on the tour and its length. Each guide lists their price on Chaski Peru Guides; you can also request offers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
Summer (December to April) is sunny. In winter (June to September) skies are often grey, but the city is easy to visit all year.
Are there food tours in Lima?
Yes, food tours are among the most requested: markets, cevicherias and Peruvian cooking classes.
How do I book a tour in Lima?
Choose a tour and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.