Magic Water Circuit & Barranco tour Lima: Fountain light show

The fountains are choreographed to music, not just spraying water at random.

A guided evening tour of Lima combining a walking tour through Barranco's bohemian streets and murals with entry to the Magic Water Circuit, the world's largest fountain complex, where illuminated fountains perform a synchronized laser and music show. Pickup from Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center is included. The tour runs three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Barranco1h
2. Magic Water Circuit1h · entry included

Explore Barranco and Magic Water Circuit

• Pick up from hotel
• Walk through Barranco's colorful streets
• See murals and street art
• Visit Bridge of Sighs
• Go to Magic Water Circuit park
• Watch illuminated fountain show

The experience

The evening starts in Barranco, Lima's artistic neighborhood, where your guide leads you through charming streets lined with vivid murals and street art. You'll stop at the Bridge of Sighs, one of the district's most photographed landmarks, and hear stories about the local legends and creative energy that define this part of the city. The walking portion gives you time to absorb the neighborhood's character before moving on to the main event.

Next comes the Magic Water Circuit, a park recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest fountain complex. At night, the fountains transform into a choreographed spectacle: water shoots upward in synchronized patterns while lasers paint the spray with color, and the whole display moves to classical and Peruvian melodies. Each fountain has its own design and rhythm, so the show unfolds as a series of distinct moments rather than one long sequence. This is the part most visitors come for, and the guide's presence means you understand what you're watching instead of just standing in the crowd.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center and brings you back after the show. The three-hour window covers both neighborhoods without feeling rushed, though the actual time at the fountains depends on which performances you catch: the park runs multiple shows nightly.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• guided walking tour through Barranco with stories about the neighborhood's art and history.
• entry to the Magic Water Circuit and the fountain light show.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Lima Highlights Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see both the Magic Water Circuit's illuminated fountains and Barranco's bohemian streets in one evening, with a guide who connects the two stops as a coherent experience rather than separate destinations.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is the Magic Water Circuit and why is it famous?

The Magic Water Circuit is the world's largest fountain complex, according to Guinness World Records. At night, dozens of fountains perform a choreographed light show synchronized to music, with lasers illuminating the water in changing colors and patterns. It's one of Lima's most visited attractions.

How much time do I spend actually watching the fountain show?

The tour is three hours total, which includes pickup, the walking tour in Barranco, and time at the Magic Water Circuit. The park runs multiple fountain performances each evening, so you'll see at least one complete show, though the exact duration depends on which performances are running when you arrive.

Is the walking part of the tour difficult, or is it mostly flat streets?

Barranco's streets are walkable for most fitness levels, though the neighborhood does have some hills and uneven pavement typical of older districts. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's the Bridge of Sighs and why do people photograph it?

The Bridge of Sighs is one of Barranco's most iconic landmarks. A romantic wooden bridge that has become a popular photo spot. Your guide will share the local stories and history connected to it as part of the walking tour through the neighborhood.

Do I need to book the fountain show separately, or is entry included?

Entry to the Magic Water Circuit and the light show are included in the tour price. Your guide handles the logistics, so you just show up at pickup and the rest is arranged.