Lima Highlights Full Day Tour: Pachacamac, Barranco & Miraflores

See Lima's layers in one day without arranging the stops

A full-day private tour of Lima covers the Pachacamac Sanctuary's temples and museum, the colonial heart with San Francisco's catacombs, the bohemian streets of Barranco, Miraflores' clifftop parks and landmarks, and closes at the Magic Water Circuit's illuminated fountains. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Private transport and all entry tickets are included. The day runs ten hours and ends with the evening light show.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Barranco1h 30m
2. Miraflores1h
3. Historic Centre of Lima3h · entry included
4. Magic Water Circuit1h · entry included
5. Marcahuasi30m

Explore Lima's highlights and culture

• Visit Pachacamac Sanctuary and museum
• Walk Barranco central square and bridge
• Explore Miraflores parks and streets
• Tour Historic Centre of Lima and have lunch
• Enjoy light show at Magic Water Circuit

The experience

How do you fit Lima's history, neighborhoods and best evening show into a single day without renting a car or piecing together separate tickets? This tour handles the logistics: a private vehicle picks you up, the guide navigates between five major stops, and entry to each one is already paid. You move from the Pachacamac Sanctuary (where you walk through site museums and ceremonial temples) into the historic center's Plaza de Armas, then down into the San Francisco Catacombs beneath the colonial streets.

The afternoon splits between two neighborhoods. Barranco shows you the central square, the Bridge of Sighs, colonial houses and a viewpoint over the water. Miraflores follows with the Huaca Pucllana pyramid, Love Park, Kennedy Park, the lighthouse and the clifftop promenade at Larcomar. The guide points out what matters at each. You walk at your own pace through the streets and parks. Lunch happens in the historic center and is on your own.

The day closes at the Magic Water Circuit, a theme park built around illuminated fountains. You arrive for the evening light show: water choreographed to music and colored light in a sequence that runs through the park. It is the moment most visitors come to Lima for and the reason the tour saves it for last, when the fountains are lit and the crowds are there to see them.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver.
• official guide in your chosen language.
• entry tickets to the Pachacamac Sanctuary, San Francisco Catacombs, and Magic Water Circuit.
• walking access to the neighborhoods and parks in Barranco and Miraflores.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (17 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 16 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lima View Tours

Is this one for you?Ten hours is a full day, which means you start early and finish after dark at the fountain show. Plan the rest of your schedule around those bookends. If you want to see the major sites without managing five separate tickets and transport between them, the private vehicle and included guide handle both.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 16 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What is the Pachacamac Sanctuary and why is it the first stop?

Pachacamac is an ancient ceremonial site with temples and a museum that traces Lima's pre-Columbian history. The tour starts there because the morning light is best for the ruins and the site is less crowded before midday.

Do I have to walk a lot on this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You walk through the sites and neighborhoods at your own pace: the guide leads you to the main attractions, but there is no forced hiking or strenuous climbing.

Is lunch included in the price?

Lunch is not included, but it happens in the historic center where there are many restaurants to choose from. The guide can recommend options.

What time does the Magic Water Circuit show start?

The tour ends at the Magic Water Circuit in the evening when the illuminated fountain show runs. The exact show time depends on the season, and your guide will confirm the schedule on the day.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs ten hours from pickup to the end of the light show at the Magic Water Circuit.