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Top 5 Historical Tours in Lima

5 tours  ·  from $39 a head

The 5 best historical tours in Lima you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day - Huaca Pucllana, a glimpse of Lima before Spain
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Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

1.Lima’s Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City’s Landmarks Half-day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 581 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

See Lima’s oceanfront parks, colonial center, Cathedral, and Santo Domingo Convent on a guided 3.5-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Liliana was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. This was our first tour in Lima, and it gave us a great overview of the city and of Peru. A perfect way to start our Peruvian adventure.”

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Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour - Starting at Plaza San Martín
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Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour - San Isidro and El Olivar Park
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Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands - The speedboat ride toward the islands
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Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands

4.Lima Peru Sea Lions, History and Palomino Callao Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $72

Swim near wild sea lions off Lima, spot Humboldt penguins and seabirds, and hear Peru’s coastal history on a 2.5-hour boat trip.

“Seeing the sea lions, penguins and other birds was the best part. The ride itself was pretty smooth. My friend gets motion sickness pretty easy and she was fine! The driver and tour guide were kind and informative! Exactly as advertised”

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Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour - Santo Domingo and Lima’s early colonial chapter
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Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour

5.Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Lima’s historic center, Santo Domingo, the Cathedral, and Larco Museum with hotel transport and an expert guide.

“The Lima city tour was a really good starting point in our exploration of the city. Susanne, our tour guide took us to the historic city centre and along the way gave us an introduction to the history of Lima, some of its highlights and its characteristics. The city centre is lovely, surrounded by important buildings such as the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the City Hall. We also visited a couple of museums and churches. The Larco museum is highly recommended. Susanne was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and full of energy and enthusiasm to introduce her city to us and make sure we got the most out of our tour. I would…”

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