5 Day Best of Lima Tour PackageActive

Experience the best of Peru’s capital with this 5-day Lima package, blending history, culture, and gastronomy. A Best of Lima in a Day tour, the local markets, a cooking session, and the Larco Museum.

Begin with a city tour of Lima’s historic center, including San Martin Square, Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, and San Francisco Monastery with its underground catacombs. Then Miraflores, with Parque del Amor and Parque Kennedy, the view from Morro Solar in Chorrillos, and the streets of Barranco. You’ll also take part in a hands-on culinary experience in Miraflores, starting at Surquillo Market to select fresh ingredients before preparing classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, or causa rellena.

Complete your journey with a visit to the Larco Museum, home to over 35,000 pre-Hispanic artifacts showcasing Peru’s ancient civilizations. With expert guides, small groups, and curated experiences throughout, this package offers an immersive introduction to Lima’s culture, cuisine, and history.

1. Day 1

   Day 1: Arrival to Lima

   • Optional airport transfer to your accommodation in Lima
2. Day 2

   Day 2: Lima

   • Pickup from your accommodation in Lima to begin the tour.
   • Visit Lima’s historic center, including San Martín Square, Plaza Mayor with the Presidential Palace and Cathedral, and the San Francisco Monastery with its catacombs, followed by a traditional Peruvian lunch.
   • Continue to Miraflores to see Parque del Amor, the “El Beso” sculpture, and Parque Kennedy with its lively atmosphere, street performers, and local cats.
   • Head to Chorrillos and ascend Morro Solar for panoramic views of the city and Pacific Ocean, along with historical context of Peru’s independence-era battles.
   • Explore Barranco, visiting Plaza de Barranco and Puente de los Suspiros, and walking through streets filled with murals and street art.
   • Visit a local market to experience local produce and ingredients central to Peruvian cuisine, including fruits, herbs, seafood, and more.
   • Drop-off at your accommodation in Lima at the end of the tour.
3. Day 3

   Day 3: Culinary Experience - From Market to Table

   • Pickup from your accommodation in Lima to begin the experience.
   • Visit a traditional market in the Surquillo district, meet your chef, explore local stalls, learn about Peruvian food culture, and select fresh ingredients while choosing one starter and one main dish to prepare.
   • Continue to a professional kitchen in the Miraflores for a hands-on cooking experience, where you prepare a full Peruvian meal with guidance, complemented by snacks and a tasting of exotic local fruits.
   • Drop-off at your accommodation in Lima at the end of the experience.
4. Day 4

   Day 4: Larco Museum

   • Begin the experience with pickup from your accommodation in Lima.
   • Explore the galleries of the Larco Museum with a captivating overview of over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian civilizations, from early cultures to pre-Columbian societies.
   • Discover striking pre-Inca and Inca artifacts, revealing rituals, beliefs, and the evolution of one of the most sophisticated civilizations in the Americas.
   • Understand how Spanish conquest and later interpretations shaped Peru’s cultural identity, connecting ancient heritage with modern Peruvian culture.
   • End the experience with drop-off at your accommodation in Lima.
5. Day 5

   Day 5: Departure

   • Departure airport transfer available, you will be able to select it at the time of checkout