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Small-Group Tour of Lima Historical Buildings
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Small-Group Tour of Lima Historical Buildings

By Lima Mentor
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Ages 0-99, max of 4 per group
Duration: 3–30 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Fuel surcharge
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Casa de Aliaga
  • Entry/Admission - House of Osambela
  • Entry/Admission - Lima
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Hilton Lima Miraflores, Av. la Paz 1099, Lima 15074, Peru
    We will meet you at the entrance or lobby of the hotel.
Pickup details
  • We will meet you at the lobby of your hotel or address. Please detail the name of your hotel and address in your booking (must be in Miraflores).
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Infants must sit on laps
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7465P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
      • Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years
      • Dress code is smart casual
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7465P2

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      • Lima Mentor
        339
        Lima, Peru
        Joined in September 2010
      • LizG0409
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend Lima Mentor for tours.
        We had a wonderful tour seeing the sites of Lima and surrounds. One day we had a half day tour of the downtown area, and the second day we had a tour of Pachacarmac and Barranco and Miraflores. Our guide was Andy, and the driver Oscar both days. Andy’s English skills are exceptional, and he was sensitive to our needs (including going above and beyond in helping us find the place with the best rates to change money and getting us to the place to go that had a piece of jewelry we wanted. Andy’s knowledge of history was very good, and as my husband and I both want to know about the history of the area he made sure our questions were answered. Andy and Oscar were on time, and I am so glad we arranged a private tour, as we could spend extra time at Pachacarmac (as we requested) and really take in the history of this amazing site. We wanted lunch at a place the locals like, and not a touristy hotel. Did Andy ever deliver. We ate at an open air market and were the only tourists there. The food was AMAZING.
        Written June 18, 2024
      • Melanie D
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        If you only have time for one full day tour in and around Lima don’t miss this one! It has it all!
        The tour we took with Andres as our guide could not have been better. He was an excellent guide. Answered our many questions patiently with so much knowledge. We enjoyed him as well as our driver Carlos. It is a very long day but the hours seemed to fly. Packed so much in that we feel it was value for money. Loved our lunch as well. The water park/fountain show at the end was magical. Dont miss this tour!
        Written January 18, 2024
      • JDF2003
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful and Culturally Rich Experirnce!
        My guide, Andy, and driver, Oscar, made this a wonderful experience. They took great care of me! I was the only person who booked that day, so it turned into a private tour. I learned so much about Lima history and the culture of the Peruvian people! It was a full itinerary and I loved all of it.
        Written October 11, 2023
      • emmdeelee
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        110% would recommend this walking tour !
        We had such a great experience with GoToPeru, specifically our amazing guide Felipe ! It was a private tour for the two of us and he shared so much wonderful history and culture about Peru & Lima, and showed us parts of architecture that we would have never noticed on our own. He had such a fun personality too and we really enjoyed the banter and little tidbits of information here and there during our trips to the historical sites, and even the little Pisco tasting session on our tour. The cherry on the top of the cake is that Felipe takes AMAZING photos! He’s an absolute pro and we are so glad to have these pictures to store as memories of our time here. 110% would recommend !! You’ll be in for a great time !
        Written September 20, 2023
      • Alana B
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        Incredible Experience!
        Amazing experience! Book it! Incredible, knowledgeable and kind guide. It’s a full day but you see and experience so much! I can’t say more good things about this tour.
        Written June 29, 2023
      • CmkAtl
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        Wonderful Experience
        What a great way to experience Lima! Our guide, Andy, picked us up at our hotel in Miraflores. Oscar, our driver, expertly negotiated the Lima traffic throughout the day. Our first stop was Pachacamac, a pre-Inca site south of Lima. Pachacamac has a beautiful museum full of centuries old pieces. Andy explained the history of the site and guided us around archaeological ruins. The site has stunning views of the ocean. After Pachacamac we drove to Barranco and had lunch at a family run Peruvian restaurant. The food was delicious! We walked around the neighborhood and got a great feel for every day life in Peru. After our lunch, we drove to downtown Lima to explore the sites. Andy expertly guided us through the streets, stopping to explain the history and significance of the many buildings (and even a few protestors). We loved the Convent of San Francisco! It was gorgeous! The catacombs were a little creepy, but it was fun to explore. Finally, we stopped at the Magic Water Circuit Park. It was packed with Peruvians, mainly families. It was great to experience it without other tourists. The Circuit consists of a movie or light show projected on some fountains. It was fun to watch. We got back to our hotel around 8:00, completely exhausted. It was a great day. Andy was a terrific guide. He knew so much about Peruvian history and the political situation. He was smart and fun! He also helped us find a cheap suitcase to use because my husband’s collapsed on our trip. I can’t say enough good things about him.
        Written May 24, 2023
      • BrianR_11
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Get the real story behind the Bridge of Sighs
        Incredible. We thought we would have been on a shared tour with others, but we were not and as such it was tailor made for our needs. Our tour guide Andy was an encyclopedia of knowledge, answering our questions with vibe and making the history come alive. Our driver Oscar adhered to proper safety and the ride was very comfortable, with him finding us back when required. We had done another walking tour, without the visit to Pachacama and the Magic Water Circuit, and this tour added to the experience of the first, giving additional information and perspective. Lunch was soul food Peruvian and the Cilantro rice was full of flavour. Definitely worth doing whilst in Lima.
        Written May 22, 2023
      • W9156TJallenm
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Experience Lima
        Our all too brief tour of the incredible city of Lima was excellent. Lima’s rich history came alive through our insightful guide Lillie. Lillie was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We wished we had more time to spend with her.
        Written May 5, 2023
      • bevk753
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        INCREDIBLE
        My friend and I had an awesome time on this tour. Nico was our tour guide and he did an excellent job. There were many highlights of this tour. The first includes the excellent vehicle we were driven in, which was air conditioned(!). The next was that Nico knew so much about the history at the Pachacamac temple. We asked him SO MANY questions and I was genuinely surprised by how much he knew - I expected him to not know the answer to many questions, but he always did. We also loved the Peruvian meal we were provided in Barranco, and were able to taste several dishes while also visiting the bridge of sighs and seeing the many murals and graffiti in the area. In the downtown part of the tour, we tasted many types of local alcohol including the famous Pisco and were able to see catacombs under the cathedral. Finally, finishing the day at the magic water circuit was a real treat. Honestly, this was the equivalent of 3+ tours in one and felt like an excellent choice. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and would love to spend a day with Nico again! Thank you Nico!
        Written January 11, 2023
      • Getaway12079029172
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        6 hours Must See sites of Lima plus Casa Aliga
        We scheduled the half day tour of the "must see sights in Lima" plus the Casa Aliaga. Vanessa, our guide, was prompt, articulate, personable, and a wealth of knowledge. She really helped us better understand the culture of Lima vis-a-vis the rest of Peru. The highlights of the tour included the Museo Larco (fascinating display of pre Incan artificts) and the Casa Aliaga, the oldest house in Peru with amazing furnishings! Take time to eat at the museum restaurant which is quite charming.
        Written September 21, 2022
      • MGfromtheLBC
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Ask for Jack and Carlos!
        Jack (tour guide) and Carlos (driver) were amazing! Highly recommend! We got such a good overview of the city and the visit to Pachacamac was incredible.
        Written August 14, 2022
      • Joanne B
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        All Day Custom Tour Including Jewish Heritage
        Based upon Trip Advisor reviews I booked a "custom tour" through Lima Tours. My contact person at Lima Tours was Cynthia. She was very helpful and responsive and helped to customize the tour to my desires, which included various key landmarks I chose and a tour of the Lima Synagogues along with Lima's Jewish Heritage. The prior reviews I read noted "Martha" as the tour guide..... and this is who we had. She was wonderful...and a shout out to her driver "Carlos" who was also wonderful and informative. They make a great team...and this was a great tour and great experience. It was a full day, from 930am-630pm and we maximized every minute.
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      • Jordan N
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        Great full day tour
        Was a great day! Definitely recommend asking for Andres, he was a great tour guide. Great driver, picture taker, and really knew his stuff!!
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      • garymattingly
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        An excellent day & evening in and around Lima
        Excellent tour visiting Pachacámac, and having lunch in Barranco, walking through San Francisco cathedral and catacombs and walking through the Magic Water Circuit in the evening. Nicolas, the tour guide, provided excellent information and conversation. He obviously knew his way through every place we visited. The driver also obviously knew his way through the streets and navigated well through the very busy traffic.
        Written June 6, 2021
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      LizG0409
      San Jose, CA84 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jun 2024 • Couples
      What a wonderful experience we had on our tour. Andy, our guide, and Oscar our driver arrived early to ensure we left on time. Andy’s English skills were excellent and he was able to tell us about all the downtown sites. We stopped by the pyramid first, then moved on to the beautiful olive district, then we went to historic downtown. Andy was sensitive to what we were interested in, and went above and beyond in also helping us find a place o exchange money (at a better rate than other places offering to exchange money). We were very lucky to have a private tour, and the owner Cynthia was wonderful in ensuring the tour was exactly what we wanted.
      Written June 18, 2024
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      MrGToronto
      Toronto9 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sep 2018 • Friends
      We did a custom tour with Vanessa visiting the Larco Museum, San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs, Plaza de Armas and other sites along the way. Vanessa was awesome. She has 15 years experience and she was extremely knowledgeable. She was able to give us a feel of daily life of people who live in Lima. Our driver was very safe, which is important in Lima traffic. I would highly recommend Lima Mentor and Vanessa.
      Written October 5, 2018
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