Fantastic Lima: City Tour + Magic Water Show + Local Dinner


7 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

Overview

You're small-group tour starts with a 2:15pm pickup from your hotel.  Your guide will take you on a fascinating walking tour of "City Of The Kings" in the historical center. Then you will get to enjoy the Magic Water and Lasers Dance Show which is one of the main attractions Lima has to offer by night. It is considered a highlight by the locals and it's a must see.

Inclusions

  • Hotel or Apartament pickup and drop-off (hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro, downtown Lima only)
  • Professional guide
  • Dinner in a local restaurant
  • Catacombs
  • Entry/Admission - Circuito Magico Del Agua
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Plaza San Martin, Lima Peru

Your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because of the gardens and nice atmosphere.
Your guide will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people and local life.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jiron de La Union, Union Street, Lima Peru

This is an unmissable street! You will have a panoramic view and you will appreciate a very nice architecture, great wooden balconies, impressive rock carvings and monumental churches and religious altars. The local atmosphere, shops, chicken restaurants plus local music will make your day very excited, happy and for sure interesting!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, Plaza San Francisco Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima 15001 Peru

After we finish our exploration of Unión Street, we will take you through Ucayali and Lampa streets to enjoy all the history of the city of Lima and learn about its people and life. We will continue with the visit of one of the most impressive attractions in the city of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal CATACOMBS! Where we will learn about the culture and traditions of the inhabitants of the city of Lima during the colonial era of the XVI, XVII y XVIII centuries. We believe this is one of the attractions that will make your tour and visit memorable!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno), Plaza de Armas Zocalo, Lima 15001 Peru

We will have a panoramic view of one of the most important houses in the entire country accompanied by a good and rich explanation. Our president lives and works here! Also, this is where the changing of the guard takes place every day! We are going to enjoy great architecture and a place full of history!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: RESTAURANTE CORDANO, Jr. Áncash 202, Lima 15001, Peru

It is considered the oldest (or fist) official bar in Peru, located next to the presidencial palace, famouse because many former presidents and writers came here including Ernest Hemingway. This friendly bar is not posh with all forniture but with great personality and character. Locals love its traditional cusine like: Aji de gallina (creamy chicken), fresh ceviches, Tongue stew, tasty anticuchos and top Pisco sours! We are will have a quick visit.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Lima, Jiron Carabaya, Lima 15001 Peru

The most important religious power during the colonial era was in the city of Lima and was presided over by this imposing cathedral. By Catholic rules, any other church must be built higher than its towers. The front is impressive, the art and architecture that surrounds it is also impressive. There the main and oldest religious ceremonies are celebrated. The locals love to get married there. We will have the best panoramic view of the Cathedral for the best photos!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pasaje Santa Rosa, Pje. Sta. Rosa, Lima, Peru

Lovely Street where locals go to enjoy their day, normally you find temporary exhibitions in there, comfortable atmosphere with an always fresh breeze in the air. This place hide the MOST IMORTANT sacred rock for the still living natives, this sacred place is still used to do offerings and payments to the gods like mother earth and natives from Peru came here to do different type of rituals including dances to keep their culture and energy alive. Sacred place good to go and learn!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima, Jirón Camaná 170, Jirón Conde de Superunda 262, Lima 15001, Peru

This convent is considered the oldest in South America which during the 17th century had the tallest tower in the whole continent, still these days works as convent and has an impressive facade and shiny inside front altar, you will be visiting this place from outside especially because we will take the car to come back to your accommodation in here, if the church of this convent is open you can take a quick look inside. (This visit if from outside)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru

The Plaza de Armas is another HIGHLIGHT! It has an influence from Spain in the architecture (because before we were a colony), it is also surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, palaces and castles built in South America and a beautiful main garden. Remember that before taking you to this place we will take a walk on Ancash Street to visit the "Happy Inka market" where you will appreciate the beautiful art of the locals, indigenous carvings and textiles, you will have the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit to Lima!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Circuito Magico Del Agua, Jr. Madre de Dios Parque de la Reserva, Lima 15046 Peru

At approximately 5:30 pm we will have a local dinner and then we will go to the "Magic Water Park". It is one of the main attractions that the city of Lima has to offer at night. It is considered a highlight by the locals and is a must-see. It is in the Guinness Book of Records for the largest fountain complex in the world, displaying 13 different fountains and many are interactive. All of the fountains are illuminated at night, many with continually changing color schemes. A colorful laser light show synchronized to classical and Peruvian music makes the fountains shimmer and shine as the water flows in unique patterns and shapes.
Finally, we will take you back to your accommodation.


Duration: 2 hours

Additional information

  • A minimum of 1 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patricia L
May 2022

Great guides. The historic center is a little worse for wear but the guides did everything to make up for it. The dinner was really tasty -- Peruvian Chinese cuisine and the Magic Water tour was the perfect end to a lovely day

Erin_F
April 2022

Our guide Felipe (with Hulu Tours) adapted the trip to suit our family. The catacombs were a memorable experience.

Harry_M
April 2022

Of course the guide makes all the difference, and Felipe from Chasky Xpeditions was excellent. He shared all the highlights as well as “rest of the story” details. I loved when he would challenge us to identify which building was older and then explain each’s history. The Magic Waters Park has...

rebeccabV1855QF
April 2022

This company is amazing! Haku Tours donates $$ from every tour to the poorest neighborhoods in Lima, helping to provide education, day cares, soup kitchens, and more. Love to spend my money with companies that have such great values. The tour was lovely! Got a great dose of history driving throu...

Thatcher Y
March 2022

Amadeo was an amazing guide to his incredible city! We came to Lima knowing very little and after our tour felt like a local. His knowledge of the history, culture and daily life of Lima is truly impressive. Amadeo treated us like old friends and we enjoyed our almost 5 hours together so much. Th...

Michael_D
February 2022

Aurora was a fantastic guide. She was a wealth of information both about the tour and on every other Peruvian question we had. There was never a dull moment as she always kept up the conversation and pleasantness. The tour went smoothly, we saw many amazing sites, and we had a great time. Defi...

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