Lima Day Trip
Description
Discover the captivating attractions of Peru's capital city with our Lima Day Trip starting from Callao. Whether your passion lies in history or culinary delights, you’ll have the opportunity to select the day trip that aligns with your preferences.
Lima Day Trip
During the booking process, you can select from various day trip options as outlined below. Each includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Callao, transportation via coach, and the guidance of an English-speaking guide.
Lima Tour + Bodega and Quadra Site Museum (5 hours)
Your experience begins at Huaca Pucllana, where you can marvel at the 82-foot (25-meter) high pyramid, followed by a visit to the historic center of Lima to appreciate its most significant buildings.
Next, step into the past at the Bodega and Quadra Site Museum and explore its exhibitions showcasing artifacts from the Viceroyalty era. The journey continues at the Santo Domingo Convent, home to a library with over 25,000 antique books.
Schedule: Daily at 8 am.
Lima Tour + Larco Museum (6 hours)
This tour will take you to the truncated pyramid of Huaca Huallamarca and the esteemed Larco Museum, renowned for its vast private collection of pre-Columbian art in Peru.
Following the museum, you'll have the opportunity to taste a delightful lucuma mousse, made from a local fruit. The visit then concludes at the Santo Domingo Convent.
Schedule: Daily at 7:30 am.
Lima History Tour + Magic Water Circuit (10 hours 30 minutes)
Your day will commence at Pachacamac, a significant archaeological site where you’ll uncover Lima's pre-Incan history. Following this, we'll enjoy a two-course lunch in Barranco, before immersing ourselves in the historic center to learn about the city's remarkable past.
Next on the agenda is the San Francisco Convent, one of Lima's oldest structures, where you can see its haunting catacombs. Finally, enjoy the stunning light and water display at the Magic Water Circuit.
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday at 10 am.
Lima History and Food Tour (9 hours 30 minutes)
Get ready to savor the flavors of Lima! Begin by visiting a local market and Chinatown, where you will experience the vibrant melding of Chinese and Peruvian cultures. Sampling traditional delicacies will enhance your culinary journey.
Next, stroll through the center of Lima while uncovering its colonial history. You will also have a hands-on session learning to prepare ceviche limeño, followed by a two-course lunch. To indulge your sweet tooth, we will visit Barranco to try picarones, a sweet potato and pumpkin dessert. Finally, we’ll stop by a handicraft shop to round off the day.
Schedule: Daily at 8 am.
What's included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport by minibus or coach
- English speaking guide
- Tickets
- Lunch (optional)
- Lucuma mousse tasting (optional)
- Tastings at the market and in Chinatown (optional)
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 12 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Paid wheelchair loan service available. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Callao at the scheduled time. The pick up schedule for the different options is as follows:
- Lima Tour + Bodega and Quadra Site Museum: 8 am.
- Lima Tour + Larco Museum: 7:30 am.
- Lima History Tour + Magic Water Circuit: 10 am.
- Lima History and Food Tour: 9 am.
Please be ready in the hotel reception 10 minutes early.
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