15 Private Tours in Lima to Build a Day Around

1.Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 359 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Our pick

This private transfer connects New Jorge Chávez International Airport with your Lima hotel in about an hour. A driver meets you with a name sign for arrivals, or arrives five minutes early for departures. Expect an air-conditioned car, free Wi-Fi, and a direct ride for your group. Clear WhatsApp contact is useful.

“Direction are SUPER confusing. We were sent to the wrong place and had to pay for another taxi. A waste of 48$ and very upsetting at night in a new country. Would not recommend. Just get a taxi on sight at the airport.”

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2.Private Taxi Transfers to Lima Jorge Chavez Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $16Best value

Book a private ride with Suyay Transfer between Jorge Chavez Airport and your hotel, Airbnb, Callao port, a restaurant, attraction, or Ica bus terminal. Expect a driver with your name on a sign, flight-delay monitoring, communication from booking through arrival, and a 40-minute to one-hour trip, depending on Lima traffic.

“Seamless airport transfer—our driver arrived at the hotel lobby right on time and made the whole process smooth and stress-free”

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3.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Explore Lima with a private guide such as María, Sofía, Alexandra, or William. Walk Miraflores, see San Isidro’s olive trees, visit colonial plazas and the Cathedral, then tour San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Private transport, snacks, and a drink are included, with morning, afternoon, and early evening departures.

“This was one of the best city tours we've ever taken. John, our driver, safely maneuvered the insane Lima traffic with skill, ease and great attitude! Alexandra was extremely well informed and directed us with true joy through her city. She was interesting and fun to be with. She was also flexible, altering our tour a little to spend more time in a specific location that we wanted to hear more about. She rerouted us to avoid too many steps for me. Great guide!”

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4.The 10 Tastings of Lima With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours with a private local guide tasting ten Lima foods and drinks, from turrón and Andean potatoes to ceviche, coffee, dumplings, and local churros. Walk through Plaza San Martín, Mercado Central, Barrio Chino, and Lima’s historic center while your guide explains the city’s food, customs, and major landmarks. Vegetarian alternatives are available.

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5.Half-Day Pachacamac, Barranco & Chorrillos Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Travel by private vehicle from your Lima hotel to Pachacamac, the Pacific Coast’s major pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. Visit its museum, temples, and Temple of the Sun, then see Chorrillos, Villa wetlands, La Herradura, and Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.

“This trip was great. Rosario, our guide, was excellent taking care of us in a private tour and at our pace. She managed the Peruvian history and transmitted it very well. Then we visited Barranca, the street art, architecture and places to eat worth it. I sure recommend it.”

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6.The Original Highlights of Lima – Private Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139

This five-hour private Lima tour links Plaza San Martín, the Plaza de Armas, Huaca Pucllana, Love Park, Morro Solar, and Barranco by air-conditioned vehicle and short walks. Guides such as Nathaly, Marco, Blanca, and Milagros tailor the route, add food stops when requested, and help you make sense of Lima in a limited amount of time.

“This tour was excellent. Our guide brilliant she was so knowledgeable about Lima and went far and beyond for us. We learnt so much saw everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend”

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7.Caral, Oldest Civilization of America: Private Day trip from Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $192

Leave Lima early for Caral, a 5,000-year-old ceremonial city in the Supe Valley. This private trip includes transport, snacks, water, site fees, and a guided visit of about three hours. Guides such as José have earned praise for clear explanations, while the long drive, hot sun, road conditions, and separate lunch cost require planning.

“We got up at 6am for 6.30am pick up. Waited for an hour and contacted tour operator who said tour was cancelled. They had all our details but no one contacted us day before to let us know. Angry and frustrated as Caral was a highlight tour for us. This was a bad experience for us.”

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8.7 Day Peru Private Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $1,630

This private 7-day journey links Lima, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu in one carefully arranged trip. Expect airport meet-and-greet service, guided archaeological visits, the Expedition train, six hotel nights, three lunches, and local guides such as Sofia, Hector, Ursula, and Ruben depending on the departure.

“The agency is very profesional and the people is very kind , always giving follow up in all the tours, I recommend 100 % the agency to travel to Peru!”

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9.Lima Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Start at your Lima hotel with a private guide such as Jocelyn, Julio, or Josie. Walk through Miraflores, browse a local market, ride public transport to the historic center, visit Plaza de Armas and San Francisco, then finish in Barranco. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Our guide, Josefina was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. It was a fun and enjoyable tour and a great value for the cost”

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10.Private Lima Night Tour Including Magic Water Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

You’ll ride in a private vehicle from Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco to Lima’s illuminated historic center and Parque de la Reserva. Guides such as Carlos, Kaitos, Krisna, and Juan Carlos have led this outing, which includes entry to the fountain show, bottled water, and hotel drop-off.

“We were picked up by car and drove through several districts of Lima. The guide explained some information about Lima during the ride. We made some stops and did sightseeing. But the best was definitely the water show in the park.”

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11.Private Cooking + Market with Maido’s Former Creative Chef (+trasportation)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet Chef Hector Aguilar in Miraflores for a hands-on Peruvian cooking class with market elements, Pisco Sour making, fruit tasting, and a meal prepared by your group. Choose from four menus, learn practical kitchen techniques, and leave with an ebook and video tutorials. Transportation details are arranged around the Ca. Gral. Borgoño 742 meeting point.

“Hector is absolutely awesome. We have had the best day today trying lots of Peruvian food and Pisco sours. Hector has lots of anecdotes about his previous time in Australia, and around the world. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Be sure to follow the directions and you will find the cooking school pretty easily.”

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12.Private Guided ”Pachacamac” Tour in Peru

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Lima to Pachacamac in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Jordan, Sofia, Diana, Dianne, or Marina. Spend about two hours at the museum and archaeological site, learning about the civilizations that came before and followed the Incas. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available with the selected option.

“Jordan was very knowledgeable and fun. He gave us a short overview of Peruvian history in the way. It was very helpful in understanding how the different people built and used the different ruins. He made things a lot of fun also.”

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13.Lima City tour and Catacombs Museum (04 hours) Private Tour with guide in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend four hours seeing Lima from Miraflores to the historic center, with stops at Love Park, Huaca Pucllana, Plaza San Martín, San Francisco Church and Catacombs, and Plaza de Armas. Your private guide may be Susan, Valeria, Rosario, Diana, or another local expert. Expect history, traffic, shopping, and a close look at Lima’s colonial past.

“Valeria was an amazing guide and Carlos was.a fantastic driver. They made my trip worth every penny.”

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14.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

You’ll ride with a private guide through Lima’s historic center, San Isidro, and Miraflores. Visit San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, see colonial balconies and Huaca Pucllana, stroll El Olivar, and finish at Love Park and Larcomar. Guides speak English, Spanish, or Portuguese, with hotel pickup included.

“Esperábamos conocer mucho mas de Miraflores. Solo visitamos el paseo del amor y de ahí pasamos al centro. En el centro fuimos directo a la iglesia de las Catacumbas y de ahí finalizó en la Plaza Mayor. Osea , mucho título , para solo visitar tres puntos. La realidad que hay mejores tours que este.”

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15.Caral Full-Day Private Excursion with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 25 reviews · 11 hours · from $250

Leave Lima early for Caral, where an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide explains the ancient pyramids, plazas, homes, amphitheater, and circular terraces. The long private drive includes snacks and drinks, while the return route stops in Huacho for a seafront lunch and optional time near the fishermen’s beach.

“The on site guides didn't speak English and so our guide translated which was awkward. It would have been more enjoyable for us to read the bilingual information signs posted each structure of note.”

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