Cultural & Theme Tours in Lima

A self-guided tour of Lima museums and neighborhoods lets you visit must-see Lima attractions without the expense of hiring a guide. This tour includes entrance fees and transportation between the Park of the Exhibition, the Lima Art Museum, and the Barranco district, and leaves you free to explore whatever catches your interest in each location.

GTP Tours- City Tour in Lima will show you the highlights of the City of the Kings.Starting from the touristic neighbornhood of Miraflores, passing through along its beautiful waterfront and parks.The remarkable park of love, passing through the central park of Miraflores also known as Kennedy Park or Park of the Cats because you will find hundreds of cats around.The archaeological center of the Huaca Pucllana with its pyramids (considered a sacred place), surpassing the financial area of San Isidro with direction to the historical center of the city.In the historical center you will visit from Plaza Grau, Plaza San Martin and Plaza de Armas, where you will find the Basilic of Lima, the Cathedral, Government Palace and Cityhall palace.You will also visit the Convent of San Francisco and the impressive catacombs and then return to the  Miraflores district.

Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at  the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this 4-hour tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Pedro de Osma Museum is recognized for its exceptional collection of Peruvian Viceregal Art and its most recent permanent gallery of Art from the Southern Andes. Paintings, sculptures, unique furniture, incredible silver work and much more! Come and enjoy more than 800 pieces of art exhibited in this breathtaking 19th century French mansion located in the heart of Barranco, the most famous cultural district of Lima, Peru.

In 2017, the Larco Museum was ranked as number 22 of the 25 Best Museums in the World, according to Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards. This marked the first time a Peruvian museum made the list. The Larco Museum was founded by archeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle, who spent his life investigating and protecting the vestiges of Peru's northern, pre-Colombian cultures. Larco Hoyle not only treasured and catalogued the remains he found on his scientific explorations of the archeological sites on the north coast of Peru, but he also purchased numerous private collections. Today, the Larco Museum exhibits almost 45,000 objects from the Mochica, Virú, Chimú, and Sipán Cultures, as well as other, smaller cultures that populated pre-Incan Peru.

With pre-Incan history and beautiful Spanish colonial architecture, the UNESCO-listed city of Lima ranks among Peru's must-see destinations. On this tour, spin through colorful neighborhoods including Miraflores and San Isidro in comfort by sightseeing bus. With entry fees included and headphones to hear your guide clearly, take in top attractions including the 16th-century Basilica Cathedral of Lima, Huaca Pucllana, and the Miraflores Malecon, and see sides of Lima many visitors miss.

Explore the 'City of Kings' on this private half-day city tour around Lima. See the city's key landmarks such as the Government Palace, the Main Square, the Cathedral, Huaca Pucllana and much more. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of Lima from pre-Hispanic times to the Colonial era and modern-day Peru as you stroll around the metropolis.

A full-day Lima sightseeing tour allows you to do and see more than in a shorter city tour. Not only do you visit must-see destinations like Miraflores, the Historic Centre, and Parque Olivar, but you also head to overlooked gems like Morro Solar and the Chorrillos fishing wharf. Between an extensive itinerary and commentary from your guide, this tour leaves you with a complete picture of Lima's culture and offerings.

Get a taste for the wealth of culture in Lima during this 8-hour trip covering the city's one-of-a-kind culinary scene, history and popular art. Savor Peru's many food delicacies at a Lima market and try 'Chifa' cuisine, blending Chinese and Peruvian influences in Chinatown. You'll then visit the monuments of Lima's historic downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a ceviche tasting and behind-the-scenes kitchen tour at a famous Lima eatery. Finish your day with handicraft shopping in bohemian Barranco. Your trip covers a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, all food mentioned in the tour details, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Tick off more of Lima's scared buildings in less time on this 4-hour tour of three significant sanctuaries. Alongside your guide, you'll visit the Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, and the Monastery of Santa Domingo, where two saints are laid to rest. See, too, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, whose pastel exterior harbors the beloved 17th-century "˜Cristo Moreno' painting, and learn about Lima's religious heritage. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover all that Lima has to offer, both modern and historic, during this 9-hour exploration of the top sites in the Peruvian capital in this small-group tour. Visit the pre-Incan archaeological site at Pachacamac, then head to Pantanos de Villa, a one-time family home that's been converted into an eatery, for lunch and to learn how to make a Pisco Sour. In the afternoon, continue to Lima's UNESCO World Heritage-listed downtown for a walking tour, see the historic neighborhood of Chorillos and admire the visual spectacle of the Magic Water Circuit park. This full-day Lima tour also includes a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees and bottled water.

Experience two different sides of Lima's history during this 3-hour private guided tour to the Pre-Columbian site of Pachacamac and then the charming neighborhood of Barranco. Journey by private vehicle 19 miles (31 kilometers) south from Lima to visit Pachacamac, an archaeological site and one-time sacred center used by local residents for well over 1,000 years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Then proceed to Barranco, a charming 19th century beach resort for Lima's aristocracy that today is home to many of the city's artists.

The balconies, Moorish architecture, and churches of Lima's historic center offer a fascinating glimpse of the city's colonial past. Experience the best of the Lima old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 4-hour, private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks and drinks at Bar Cordano, and entrance fees. This private tour offers a flexible, personalized experience, with departures available in the morning or afternoon.