Lima City Tour with Lunch & Light Show

From$250

8 hours

Lima, Peru

About this activity

Discover Lima's rich history and vibrant culture on this full-day tour, featuring a guided city exploration, traditional Peruvian lunch, and the enchanting Magic Water Circuit show.

Highlights

Explore Lima's historic center
Visit the Cathedral of Lima
Enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch
Witness the Magic Water Circuit show
Experience the vibrant culture of Lima

Full description

Dive into the heart of Lima with this comprehensive full-day tour. Begin by exploring the city's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you'll visit iconic landmarks like the Cathedral of Lima and the Monastery of San Francisco. Savor a delicious traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant, offering a taste of the country's rich culinary heritage. In the evening, be captivated by the Magic Water Circuit at Parque de la Reserva, a mesmerizing display of illuminated fountains set to music. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and entertainment, ensuring a memorable experience in Lima.

Included / Excluded

Guided tour of Lima's historic center
Traditional Peruvian lunch at a local restaurant
Evening light and fountain show at Parque de la Reserva

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

The Pachacamac Site Museum was founded in 1965. It serves as an anteroom for the visit to the Sanctuary, which shows the main archaeological finds from the site. The idol of Pachacamac stands out, as well as the cloth door decorated with Spondylus shells both coming from the excavations carried out in the Temple Pintado by Alberto Giesecke. Other outstanding elements of the museum are the series of sculptural ceramic offerings dating from the Wari period (700-1100 BC) where representations of fish, characters and plants stand out. Also the series of Inca quipus coming from an enclosure near the Palace of Taurichumpi. The museum is organized thematically showing the entire cultural sequence of the Pachacamac Sanctuary, from the 2nd century BC. until the establishment of the Incas in 1470.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES

The district of Barranco is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the Peruvian capital, in its streets filled with big houses, bars, restaurants and its bohemian atmosphere, they are a connection between the past and the present of Lima. Among the attractions that stand out of this picturesque neighborhood, stand out the municipal square and its church, as well as different museums and the Temple of the Hermitage

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

It is located in the district of Lima Metropolitan. It was founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and known as the "City of Kings" due to its important status as capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru from the mid-sixteenth century to 1821. The Historic Center of Lima retains until the today the most illustrious examples of Spanish monumental architecture. The most important historical monuments of public character are represented by numerous churches and convents, as well as mansions that preserve the tradition of the Hispano-American Baroque.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

This set of religious precincts, of neoclassical and baroque style, was erected in 1546. During the 17th century, the temple was the object of a series of arrangements and decorations that ended up turning it into a marvel of art in the viceregal era. In 1655 an earthquake occurred in Lima that brought down the Franciscan temple, destroying its artistic riches, collapsing all the effort of a century. The new temple was inaugurated in 1672, and repairs continued inside the convent until 1729. Nowadays, the convent presents attractions, together with its remarkable courtyards and gardens, which are surrounded by arches with baseboards of Seville tiles.

Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

The Parque de la Reserva was originally opened in 1929 to commemorate all the civilian reservists who fought in the defence of Lima during the War of the Pacific. But more than 65 years later, it became one of Lima's most visited tourist attractions. In 2007 a water and light show called the Circuito Magico del Agua, The Magic Water Circuit, was inaugurated. It has the Guinness Book record for the largest fountain complex in the world, displaying 13 distinct fountains and many are interactive. All of the fountains are illuminated at night, many with continuously changing color schemes. A colorful laser light program synchronized with classical and Peruvian music makes the fountains sparkle and shine as the water flows in unique patterns and shapes.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Important information

Know before you book

The tour operates in English; Spanish-speaking guides may be available upon request.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Magic Water Circuit show is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled without prior notice.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning light show.
Dress in layers to adjust to Lima's changing temperatures throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Good to know

Extra cost of USD 10 for pick-up and drop-off at Sheraton Lima or Barranco area

Traveler reviews

5.0

1 review

Personalized Tour

Great guide very knowledgeable and let us personalize some parts of the tour. Driver was great too. Everything was on-time no worries we had fun. 4 adults.

Melisa_TJun 25, 2022VIATOR