Private Tour of Historic Lima: Explore Miraflores, San Isidro & the City Center
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39 Ratings
Lima

Private tour in Lima that shows you the colonial and modern look of the city. Discover the best experience exploring Miraflores, San Isidro and Lima Historical Center. A short but great introduction to Lima for first-time visitors.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Miraflores - Explore the main tourist attractions of Lima Historical Center, San Isidro and Miraflores. Understand the different times that Lima had to pass to become one of the biggest, recognized and most notable cities of South America.

Start this experience exploring the “Malecon” of Miraflores district, a beautiful walkway surrounded by beautiful gardens, enormous appartment complex and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Stop at the Love Park and enjoy taking pictures of its huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls and snack stores. See Larcomar Shopping Mall and visit the Kennedy Park, the heart of Miraflores where you can feel the living culture of this district. Later, explore a pre-Inca building called Huaca Pucllana, a huge complex made of clay and mud considered a ceremonial center from the Lima culture.

  • San Isidro - Once we arrive at San Isidro, the financial district of Lima, we will stop by the Olive Park, an enormous park with more than 100 olive trees and impressive mansions with baroque architecture and adorned with beautiful flowers and plants.
  • Centro Historico de Lima - Once in the downtown area, see the great exhibition park, the Lima’s Art Museum, the Italian Museum and the Justice Palace among other notable buildings. Explore San Martin Square, declared Cultural Heritage for Humanity and considered nowadays as a great symbol of the Independence surrounded by colonial buildings and beautiful gardens.

Walk by Union Street and feel yourself like a local in one of the most popular and commercial areas of Lima. Keep walking, explore the Main Square of Lima and admire magnificent buildings such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop Palace and of course, the Cathedral of Lima, the biggest in all Peru.

Taste peruvian chocolate at the “Chocomuseo” and finally, visit the San Francisco Convent and its famous Catacombs. Discover a secret part of Lima underground with corridors full of history and explore great locations such as the library, corridors with marvelous paintings and the great main cloister.

What's Included
  • Admission ticket to San Francisco Convent & Catacombs.
  • All included activities.
  • Tourist-friendly transportation (Minivan/SUV).
  • Constant assistance throughout.
  • On-board tour guide.
  • Complimentary snack and drink on board.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (Optional).
  • Pick up/Drop off from Lima Airport or Port of Callao (US$ 15.00 extra per person).
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Miraflores
Miraflores District,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amrish_c
May 13, 2024
Excellent Lima tour - Excellent tour. Highly recommend it. Our tour guide Sofia did a great job of explaining everything and be flexible to our needs. Vista tours did a great job of communicating ahead of time with us. Great service!!
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Roland_c
May 2, 2024
One of the best tours.. - Our tour Lady Sophie was excellent. She did wonderful work taking us around the town. Great knowledge wonderful personality great tour.
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Natalie_g
Apr 9, 2024
Absolutely brilliant! - This is a must do in Lima! Alex was our tour guide and I cannot commend her enough. She was extremely knowledgeable and very good company. The group consisted of myself, my sister and my 11 year old niece; Alex was brilliant with my niece and this was one of our favourite tours. As an added bonus, we also got to go and see the Paddington statue, a Brits must do! Thank you very much Alex, I hope your studies go well ☺️
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Thomas_k
Apr 7, 2024
Our tour guide, Jessica,... - Our tour guide, Jessica, was friendly and knowledgeable . She let us take our time and was very nice to our 8 year old son
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Liz
Apr 6, 2024
Good tour if you don’t have too much time - Wonderful tour with Victor and Jessica. Despite heavy traffic we got to see everything we should and got an insight we wouldn’t otherwise had.
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Renato_a
Mar 31, 2024
Really great half-day tour in Centro Limo - 5 star service! They were in contact at pickup so we weren’t left hoping all was on time. Our driver Leonardo drove smoothly and safely all day. Spotless car with A/C water and snacks! Also, a huge thank you to our guide Jessica. She speaks excellent english and focused on very interesting things. Even our 12/10 yr old kids stayed engaged. I would say the San Francisco Convent/Catacombs were easily the best stop. Would 100% do this all over again. Thank you Jessica (familia de 4 from Los Angeles)
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Nikkoko13
Mar 28, 2024
Private tour of Lima with family. Very good experience! - Private tour of Lima with family (2 adults and 1 teenager), organized the same morning in a hurry and despite that, a great experience. Our guide Sofia was excellent and very dynamic in adapting to our wishes and constraints. Pick-up from the hotel is very convenient. We only had one day in “transit” in Lima, and this 4 hour tour served its purpose perfectly. To recommend ! Note the great responsiveness and professionalism of the Vista Adventures agency.
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Katelyn_w
Mar 25, 2024
Intriguing, knowledgeable and friendly - Book this tour! Amazing, kind, knowledgeable. Jessica was wonderful and the driver was great. I highlight recommend this tour. Saw so much, learned so much.
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Mark_p
Feb 29, 2024
Great tour - What a terrific tour. Alex was very knowledgeable and tailored the tour completely to our needs and wishes.
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James_c
Feb 25, 2024
We were picked up at the... - We were picked up at the hotel on time. Jessica was very knowledgeable and friendly, and Victor was a great driver. Tour of church and catacombs was very interesting. A great way to start our trip of Lima.
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