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Lima Day Trips & Excursions

Day Trips & Excursions in Lima

Lima, the capital of Peru, lies in the country's waterless Pacific Coast. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-columbian art and the Museo de La Nación, tracing back to the history of Peru's ancient civilizations. Visit Lima's incredible museums which reveal, in-depth, the vibrancy of regions lost civilizations. Explore the fine neighborhoods such as Miraflores, where you can get your fill of luxury shopping, and the exciting Peruvian nightlife. Must see attractions in Lima include: Plaza de Armas, Convento de San Francisco, Cathedral, and the Circuito Magico del Agua (Magic Water Tour) in the park of the reserve. Moving beyond the city center is possible when you have these Lima day trips booked which can also be specifically booked into parts like Lima wine tasting day trips for exploring the wine regions of the city, Lima rail tours for going on day sightseeing experience by train or Lima multi-day trips accompanied with better accommodation and transportation.

Moreover, you should expect other magnificent characteristics both on land and on sea. All you need do explore the seashore part of the city is to pick an option for these Lima shoreline excursions and prepare to have one of the best fun in Peru. More fun lies when the city is under the dark sky and every landmark in the city brings out its artificially illuminated form. This unique characteristic can be explored when you book these night tours in Lima. You can go out of your hotel or private accommodation to take part in these fun-filled outdoor activities in Lima, or you can choose to explore the beautiful culture (music, dance, language in its diversity, dressing, and lots more) on these cultural and theme tours in Lima.

TripIndicator has explored all the best sightseeing tours in Lima and collated them in a list. We’ve also compared prices from top sightseeing tour companies and also checked through customers’ reviews. With these Lima tours, you’ll have a beautiful exploration of the best places in this exciting city. Have Fun!!!

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Top Lima Attractions & Tours

Enigmatic Nazca lines, overflight from Ica + Huacachina Oasis + Wine Tour

clock 12 hours
  • Fly from Ica to Nazca to avoid the long hours of travel!

    With this experience you will only have to travel for 4 hours to the city of Ica and make the flight from there to Nazca, we will avoid traveling from Lima to Nazca for 7 hours!

    We will arrive to the city of Ica to visit the only Oasis of America called the Huacachina, where we...Read more
from$500.24

Pachacamac Pyramids, Lunch & Dance Horse Show!! Must see in Lima.

clock 6 to 7 hours
  • Discover with us the largest pilgrimage center in all of South America in the sixteenth century.

    Located in the Lurín valley, it is a place considered sacred because here the cult of the most important god of the coast, Pachacamac, was worshiped. We will visit among other places the Acllawasi or house of the chosen women and the Temple of...Read more
from$130.89

Mysterious Nazca Lines, Overflight from Ica, Huacachina Oasis & Wine Tour!

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  • Fly from Ica to Nazca to avoid the long hours of travel!

    With this experience you will only have to travel for 4 hours to the city of Ica and make the flight from there to Nazca, we will avoid traveling from Lima to Nazca for 7 hours!

    We will arrive to the city of Ica to visit the only Oasis of America called the Huacachina, where we...Read more
from$500.24

Caral, The Oldest Civilization of America: Full-Day Tour from Lima

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  • Come and enjoy this amazing day trip in Caral which is the oldest known civilization in America. Developed simultaneously with the ancient culture of Mesopotamia about 5000 years ago.

    The archeological site of Caral is among Peru's most impressive ruins. The UNESCO World Heritage listed site covers an area of around 60 hectares in the arid...Read more
from$157.06

Artsy Barranco & Lima City Tour (Small Group)

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  • Barranco is the bohemian and artsy site of Lima. Writers, poets and artists filled the area in years past and used it for inspiration. Get ready to admire the funky graffiti and murals that were painted with class and character. See beautiful and colonial buildings with stunning architectonic designs. A sidewalk, along the cliffs, offers wonderful...Read more
from$76.57

Lima Cultural City Tour – Lunch & Pachacamac Archaeological Site (Small Group)

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  • Discover the interesting history of Peru, starting from the pre-Columbian era by visiting the most iconic archaeological site of Lima. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about pre-Inca civilizations. Then, lets visit the historical center of Lima to see its beautiful old colonial buildings with stunning architecture design.

    Pachacamac...Read more
from$90.86

Sandboarding Experiance in Lima

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  • Sandboard is an exiting sport that makes you feel free. "Now is not necesary travel hours away from Lima" 

    In just a few minutes you can be riding the best sand dunes in Lima. And also you are goin to have the best off roading experiance. Driving in to the sand dunes making this one of the best experiences in Lima.

    Come and have...Read more
from$104.72

Paracas - Ica - Huacachina from Lima, with the Ballestas and sandboarding islands

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  • On this day trip you will live a unique experience in the Ballestas Islands where you will appreciate a wide variety of marine fauna, you will also meet in the Oasis of America located in the Ica desert where you will practice adventure sports such as buggies and...Read more
from$102.09

The Ultimate Lima Private Layover Tour with a Local

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  • Long layovers are no fun, especially when there's a beautiful city out there ready to be discovered. If you are in Lima waiting for your next travel adventure and have some time to spare, why not spend it outside exploring the city-

    Let a local show you their city in a layover tour. With a convenient pickup and drop off, you'll enjoy the...Read more
from$90.17

Full day to Paracas & Huacachina from Lima with Ballestas island & Sand boarding

clock 15 to 16 hours
  • This is a nice experience. We will visit many places in one day, like The Ballesta island to see the penguins, sea lions and many birds. Then, we will go to Huacachina to enjoy this beautiful lagoon, oasis and enjoy the sand dunes. We will board the buggie and do the sandboarding as well. Later, we will visit a wineyard to taste some wine and...Read more
from$102.09

Essential south: 9 days Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca

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  • Enjoy the best of Peru during this round-trip tour beginning in beautiful Lima and ending with a drop-off at the Puno airport. Spend nine memorable days in this stunning country, visit charming colonial cities, learn about the legacy of ancient civilisations, and explore some of the most spectacular landscapes on the planet. Meet the descendants...Read more
from$1330.56

Marcahuasi Experience in Lima

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  • Marcahuasi is a stone forest located just a few hours away from Lima.

    It is said that within the depths of this Peruvian Wonder lie hidden the secrets of humanity. 

    Located on the east side of Lima and at more than 12000 feet above sea level, it is famous for the many stories told about it that were passed across the...Read more
from$127.61

Alternative Food and Social Tour of Lima

clock 7 hours 30 minutes
  • In the morning, you'll go on an off-the-beaten-path market tour, where you visit an authentic market where locals do their shopping or enjoy a quick lunch. You'll try traditional Peruvian foods how and where the locals eat them. With typical Peruvian dishes, drinks, fruits and desserts surrounded by and interacting with friendly locals, this...Read more
from$122.51

Lima Off the Beaten Path: Local Communities and Cultural Immersion

clock 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Want a truly alternative, authentic and local experience in Lima- Want to get to know the city beyond the tourist attractions- Then this educational and cultural immersion experience is what you're looking for! You'll get to see some unique places and meet some amazing locals in areas that most tourists don't get to see. In addition, your visit...Read more
from$112.30

Half-Day Local Communities and Social Tour in Lima

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  • This private half-day tour takes you off the beaten path to a different and authentic side of Lima, where locals live and work. A day full of responsible cultural immersion, local culture, social impact and learning.

    You will visit a local artisan, a social project, have lunch at a local family’s house and learn about daily life in...Read more
from$112.30

7 Day Lima, Cusco and Sunrise at Machu Picchu

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  • Discover the very best of both Lima and Cusco on a 7-day tour of Peru. Visit the famous landmarks and government buildings of Lima before heading south to Cusco and exploring ancient Inca ruins and the famous citadel of Machu Picchu. With enough free time to explore both cities on your own, this week-long itinerary in Peru fits the budget while...Read more
from$887.16

Private Local Artisans and Pachacamac Tour

clock 7 hours
  • After pick-up, you travel for about 45 minutes through a changing landscape until arriving to what was for more than 1500 years the main sanctuary of the Andean coast, the archeological site of Pachacamac. First, you'll have a look at the modern Pachacamac museum with various artefacts of the different cultures that used to occupy this sanctuary....Read more
from$137.82

Ballestas Islands: Paracas National Reserve from Lima Small Group Tour

clock 13 hours 30 minutes
  • Paracas is a national reserve located south of Lima. It is home to the famous and amazing Ballestas Islands where you will see a lot of lovely families of sea lions, amazing bird-life and tiny penguins. The atmosphere is great with a big variety of rocky formations and big variety of birds which will change as you see the islands by...Read more
from$192.95

From Lima: Palomino Islands Cruise & Swimming with Sea Lions with Transfers

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  • Come enjoy a 04-hour cruise to 05 different islands into the Pacific Ocean with a swimming experience with sea lions included. Admire the natural beauty enjoy some snacks and drinks on board. Practice a different and natural activity during your stay in Lima and enjoy a safe and private transfer onboard a minivan or...Read more
from$127.61

Private Neighborhoods Tour: Miraflores, Barranco & Chorrillos

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  • In just a few short hours we will cover the most important districts to the South of Lima. We will visit a well-known fish market and mingle with the locals as they await the fisherman hauling in their catch for the day. We'll see shanty towns contrasted with economic prosperity and an impressive view of the Pacific below us. We will have the...Read more
from$101.07
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FAQs about Lima Day Tours

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Lima day trips are special, professionally-guided tours which are designed to take you on long hour trips outside Lima city or sometimes combine various Lima main attractions together at a low cost just to occupy your day with fun-filled moments and interesting activities.

Tripindicator did a thorough research to provide the best Lima day trips by comparing price and also carefully reading all travellers reviews and feedback - subsequently following FAQs about Lima day trips.

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