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Top things to do in Lima

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#1City Sightseeing Lima Panoramic Bus Tour

Embark on an unforgettable sightseeing experience on a City Sightseeing Lima bus tour. Discover the capital of Peru and its many landmarks and attractions th...

recommend64% of travelers recommend

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$10
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City Sightseeing Lima Panoramic Bus Tour

#28-Day Nazca Lines & Machu Picchu Tour

Day 1 At Lima's airport meet your guide and tour Lima, starting at Love Park in Miraflores and the Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial center. See the main square w...

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$1,484
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8-Day Nazca Lines & Machu Picchu Tour

#3Dinner & Traditional Peruvian Show at Dama Juana Restaurant

Immerse yourself in a tribute to the vibrant culture of Peru and its people with a dinner and traditional Peruvian show at Dama Juana Restaurant. It’s a trea...

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$60
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Dinner & Traditional Peruvian Show at Dama Juana Restaurant

#411-Day Tour of Peru

Find some of Peru's most beautiful scenery with an expedition that takes you to explore the country's spectacular sights. This 11-day outing gives you a look...

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$1,470
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11-Day Tour of Peru

#5Lima's Palomino, Cabinzas & San Lorenzo Islands Cruise

Experience a treasure for those who love the nature off the coast of Callao, just a few minutes from Lima. Set sail past the coast of the Palomino Islands, a...

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$95
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Lima's Palomino, Cabinzas & San Lorenzo Islands Cruise

#63-Day Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands

The arid lands of the southern coast of Peru await on this tour to see their most precious treasures. Get a bird's-eye view of the mysterious Nazca Lines and...

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$621
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3-Day Nazca Lines & Ballestas Islands

#7The incredible Pachacamac Ruins

Venture 18 miles (30 km) from the bustling city center of Lima to discover the majestic Pachacamac ruins, which date back to 200 A.D. Led by a knowledgeable ...

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$50
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The incredible Pachacamac Ruins

#82-Day Pisco Experience & Nazca Lines Tour

Explore the community of Pisco and the mesmerizing Nazca Lines with this 2-day excursion. Your visit comes complete with a stop a local winery and a look at ...

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$662
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2-Day Pisco Experience & Nazca Lines Tour

#9Lima Classic City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

Join us on a journey through the pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern history of Lima on this half-day tour of the City of the Kings. Visit the Pucllana Pyramid...

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$30
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Lima Classic City Tour & San Francisco Catacombs

#106-Day Magical Peru Tour from Lima to Cusco

Get to know the magic of Peru on this enchanting 6-day guided tour. Starting from Lima, explore the amazing history and culture of the country as you visit C...

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$863
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6-Day Magical Peru Tour from Lima to Cusco

Things To Do in Lima

Lima, the capital of Peru is waiting for you to come visit. Known as the Kings City, a name given to it by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro, Lima is where you can discover South American history and information on a country whose roots go way back to the days of the Inca Empire and the Spanish takeover. Tourist stops and attractions in Lima cover many places that are worth taking in and seeing the city as it has developed over the years, but here are a few that should make their way to the top of your Lima excursions list.

Lima tours include the Monasterio De San Francisco, a former monastery where monks of the order of St Francis were housed over 300 years ago. The most famous part of this monastery is the catacombs section, which contains the tombs of many of the monks who inhabited the monastery. For those who like a little adventure and like visiting underground secret passageways, the Monastery is a great place to visit.

Other Lima activities include visiting the Palacio Torre Tagle, an old mansion where the Peru Department of Foreign affairs currently operates. The palace is made up of some fine wooden balconies and columns that embed a style of both traditional European as well as some Moorish influence from northern Africa. This site is generally not open to the public, but you may be able to visit it with an appointment made by the Imagen Institucional del organismo público.

Other things to do in Lima include seeing the Las Brisas de Titicaca. This must see show will put on a display of traditional Peruvian dances and story-telling performances. One of their shows, Folklore Nights even serves up optional Peruvian specialty dinners to enjoy while you're watching the show. Why not taste the best of the local entrees while catching the colorful display of one of the city's hotspots?

It's not hard to find on the map, Lima is a place you should chart your course towards when you travel down south through Latin America. Thanks to Expedia, your trip is easy to book.