Barranco Tours and Tickets

Your sightseeing tour explores the modern districts of Lima and its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. As you wander the main plaza and Plaza San Martin it is hard not to wonder about its diverse architecture. Your guide will introduce you to the city's architectural heritage. You then proceed to Santo Domingo Monastery boasting fine carved choir stalls, the oldest of Lima. It was here that San Marcos University, the first in South America, was founded in 1551. Your next stop is at the Larco Herrera Museum. The collection allows the understanding of 3,000 years of the Peruvian pre-Columbian history in an intuitive way. Its masterpieces are considered worldwide icons of pre-Inca art and have been displayed in the world's most renowned museums.

Get a well-rounded view of Peru on this 2-day tour around its capital. Take a tour of the historic city center and learn about the "˜City of Kings' from your guide and then head to the Larco Museum and observe artifacts from pre-Inca times. On the next day get a closer look at Peru's colorful culture and delectable cuisine on a tour around the local hotspots and hidden gems.

See Lima in a different light during this 4-hour after-dark tour covering some of the Peruvian capital's top attractions lit up after dark. Tour the historical city center and admire the spectacle of the Magic Water Circuit fountain and light show. You'll also get to visit "˜Parque de Amor' and explore the bohemian Barranco neighborhood.

Experience two different sides of Lima's history during this 3-hour private guided tour to the Pre-Columbian site of Pachacamac and then the charming neighborhood of Barranco. Journey by private vehicle 19 miles (31 kilometers) south from Lima to visit Pachacamac, an archaeological site and one-time sacred center used by local residents for well over 1,000 years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Then proceed to Barranco, a charming 19th century beach resort for Lima's aristocracy that today is home to many of the city's artists.

Explore the beautiful and bohemian neighborhood of Barranco on a 4-hour private tour from Lima, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Admire the architectural majesty of the buildings; observe classic colonial art housed in the opulent Pedro de Osma Museum; and browse bespoke boutiques for artisan treasures made by local artists. Discover the history and culture of this fascinating quarter during your enriching experience.

Get a taste for the wealth of culture in Lima during this 8-hour trip covering the city's one-of-a-kind culinary scene, history and popular art. Savor Peru's many food delicacies at a Lima market and try 'Chifa' cuisine, blending Chinese and Peruvian influences in Chinatown. You'll then visit the monuments of Lima's historic downtown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a ceviche tasting and behind-the-scenes kitchen tour at a famous Lima eatery. Finish your day with handicraft shopping in bohemian Barranco. Your trip covers a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, all food mentioned in the tour details, all entrance fees and bottled water.

Cycle your way around Lima's stunning sights on a 3.5-hour bike tour of the stunning seaside city. Explore the alluring architecture, artistic enclaves and coastal splendor of Peru's capital with a knowledgeable guide on this small-group tour. Discover the expressive culture and vibrant street art of bohemian neighborhoods on this culturally enriching ride that covers all of the amazing attractions between Solar Hill and Miraflores.

Designed to delight travelers with a penchant for creative heritage, this private 4-hour tour showcases Barranco, Lima's most bohemian neighborhood. In addition to visiting the Mario Testino Museum, a gallery dedicated to the work of the fashion photography icon, you'll browse art at the Dedalo Arts & Crafts market and stop at the atmospheric Bridge of Sighs (Puente de los Suspiros.) Hotel pickup and drop-off, and a traditional Peruvian drink and snack are included.