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Lima, Peru

Things to Do in Lima

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

Most booked tours and tickets in Lima

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast

4.910,048 reviews16h
Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset

Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset

4.96,755 reviews18h
Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

4.91,837 reviews3h 30m
#1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!

#1 Rated Lima Cooking Class: Make Ceviche, Causa & Pisco Sours!

5.01,683 reviews2h 30m
Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

Paracas and Huacachina Exclusive Sunset Picnic Tour

4.91,678 reviews17h
Full Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Sunset Experience

Full Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima: Sunset Experience

4.91,465 reviews17h
Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center

Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center

4.91,023 reviews4h

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Lima's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Lima

  1. 1Miraflores
  2. 2Larco Museum
  3. 3Historic Center
  4. 4Barranco
  5. 5Huaca Pucllana
  6. 6Central Restaurant
  • A World-Class Culinary Epicenter: Experience the full spectrum of Peruvian cuisine, from award-winning tasting menus at Maido (Nikkei) and Central (elevated Peruvian) to iconic street food like anticuchos (grilled beef heart) at Grimanesa Vargas and buttery pan con chicharrón sandwiches in Surquillo Market.
  • A Living History Museum: Witness the layers of time, from the sacred Lima Culture site of Huaca Pucllana and the priceless pre-Columbian gold at the Larco Museum to the breathtaking colonial architecture of the Plaza de Armas and the haunting catacombs beneath the Monastery of San Francisco.
  • Dynamic Coastal Energy: Embrace the Pacific spirit along the Miraflores Malecón, where paragliders soar above parks, surfers tackle the waves at Waikiki Beach, and locals gather for sunset views from the Parque del Amor, with its iconic kissing statue.

Tickets and passes in Lima

2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

2 Day Tour from Lima: Nazca Lines Flight, Paracas, and Huacachina

4.7758 reviews48h
2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

2 Day Tour from Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island and Huacachina

4.9717 reviews48h

Food and drink experiences in Lima

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

5.0900 reviews4h
The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors

The Complete Lima Experience: History, Culture & Flavors

5.0845 reviews7h
Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

Food Tour and Market Experience: 12 Peruvian Snacks

4.9568 reviews3h 30m

Day trips and outdoor activities from Lima

Lima to Paracas: Islands, Slave Tunnels & National Park in 1 day!

Lima to Paracas: Islands, Slave Tunnels & National Park in 1 day!

4.9901 reviews18h
Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

Full Day Paracas Ica and Huacachina from Lima All Included

4.6649 reviews16h

Hidden gems in Lima

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Amano Museum (Museo Amano)

A private museum in Miraflores housing an exquisite, meticulously curated collection of pre-Columbian textiles, primarily from the Chancay culture.

Barrio Chino (Lima's Chinatown)

A vibrant district near the Historic Center centered on Capón Street, packed with chifas (Peruvian-Chinese restaurants), shops, and markets.

Parque de la Exposición

A large, serene 19th-century park in downtown Lima, home to the MALI (Lima Art Museum), a beautiful Japanese garden, and ornate pavilions.

Puente Piedra Dunes

Vast sand dunes located in the northern district of Puente Piedra, where you can try sandboarding and ride dune buggies.

Casa de la Literatura Peruana

A free museum and cultural center dedicated to Peruvian literature, housed in the beautifully restored former Desamparados train station near the Plaza de Armas.

Day trips from Lima

Pachacamac

40 min by car/taxi south of Lima

Visit one of the most important pre-Columbian religious centers on the Peruvian coast. This vast adobe complex, dedicated to the creator god Pachacamac, was a pilgrimage site for over 1,500 years, used by the Lima, Wari, and Inca cultures.

Caral

3 hours by car north of Lima

Journey to the oldest civilization in the Americas. The Sacred City of Caral-Supe is a 5,000-year-old UNESCO site featuring impressive pyramidal structures, plazas, and residential areas, offering a humbling perspective on ancient urban planning.

Paracas National Reserve & Ballestas Islands

3.5-4 hours by bus south of Lima (tours often start very early)

Experience Peru's stunning coastal wildlife. Take a boat tour to the 'Poor Man's Galapagos,' the Ballestas Islands, to see sea lions, penguins, and boobies, then explore the dramatic desert landscapes of the Paracas Reserve.

Plan your Lima trip

Things to do in Lima: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Lima?+

Top sights include Miraflores, Larco Museum, Historic Center and Barranco. Away from the crowds, try Amano Museum (Museo Amano) and Barrio Chino (Lima's Chinatown).

What are the most popular tours in Lima?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast (4.9 stars, 10,048 reviews); Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset (4.9 stars, 6,755 reviews); Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour (5.0 stars, 3,124 reviews).

How much do tours in Lima cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €9 and €253 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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