Lima Tours and Vacations

When visiting Peru’s capital Lima, you’ll find a city shaped by colonial heritage, creative districts and a growing reputation for food. From its historic streets to its craggy Pacific coastline, plan your time in Lima with Scott Dunn:

  • Custom itineraries and tours for families and honeymoons to Lima
  • Expert-led tours of Lima’s key districts and landmarks
  • Private cultural experiences across museums and heritage sites
  • 24/7 seamless support from Scott Dunn travel experts
Lima

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Our team of Peru specialists are waiting to help you book your next adventure. Contact us today to start planning your tailor-made trip.

Why Visit Lima?

Lima offers a distinct view of Peru that differs from Cusco and Machu Picchu. Where Cusco thrives with antiquity, Lima embodies creativity, modern culture and cuisine. It’s where you go to see Peru as it flourishes now, perfectly contrasting the ancient empires found in Cusco on your tour of Peru.

History and Heritage

Known as the City of Kings, Lima as we know it today was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. You can still see echoes of its colonial past in the Historic Center, where carved balconies and grand buildings line the squares, alongside landmarks such as the San Francisco Monastery.

Today, as the capital of Peru, Lima continues to evolve, with a growing identity shaped by artistic districts and its reputation as the gastronomic capital of South America, while sites like Huaca Pucllana offer a reminder of its pre-Inca origins.

Architecture and Culture

On your Lima vacation, expert guides can reveal a city shaped by centuries of change. Key sights include:

  • Barranco district – A bohemian quarter known for its galleries, colorful murals and creative energy, best explored on foot with a private guide.
  • Larco Museum– Home to one of Peru’s most significant private art collections, offering a well-curated journey through 4,000 years of pre-Columbian culture.
  • Lima’s iconic balconies – Walk the city to see Lima’s intricately carved wooden balconies, a defining feature of the city’s architectural identity.

Culinary Adventures

Include a culinary experience as part of your family vacation or honeymoon to Lima by:

  • Joining a food tour in Barranco – Sample dishes from traditional huariques and contemporary kitchens, led by a Lima-born chef who brings context to each stop.
  • Exploring the city’s leading restaurants – Scott Dunn can give you the shortlist and make reservations at some of Lima’s most talked-about tables, boasting menus from Andean, European, African and Asian cuisine.
  • Visiting during the Mistura Food Festival – Held each September, this lively event brings together regional flavors, cooking demonstrations, and live music in one place.

Iconic Landmarks & Things to Do in Lima

Discover Lima’s top landmarks and experiences, from its historic quarters to its creative neighborhoods. Scott Dunn will tailor your vacation around what matters most to you, taking care of every detail so you can simply enjoy the city at your own pace.

Luxury Tours and Hotels in Lima

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Hotel B

Hotel B

Lima, Peru

Hotel B is a restored 1914 Belle-Époque mansion turned art-filled boutique hotel in Lima’s bohemian Barranco — where intimate design, contemporary Latin-American art, Peruvian-Mediterranean cuisine and oceanside sunsets combine into a stylish, soulful sta
Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel

Lima, Peru

Belmond Miraflores Park delivers coastal-city sophistication — 89 sea-view suites, a rooftop infinity pool over the Pacific, refined dining, luxe spa and easy access to Lima’s art, culture and salted-air promenade for an elegant urban escape.
Villa Barranco

Villa Barranco

Lima, Peru

Villa Barranco is a restored 1920s mansion in Lima’s bohemian Barranco district — under 20 personalized rooms, vintage architecture, rooftop terrace with Pacific-view cocktails, and easy access to galleries, seaside strolls and slow-city charm.
Atemporal

Atemporal

Lima, Peru

Atemporal is a serene 1940s townhouse-turned-boutique hotel in Lima’s leafy Miraflores. Just six exquisitely styled rooms, art-filled common spaces, curated service, and a home-away-from-home feel for travelers seeking calm and true local character
Fausto

Fausto

Lima, Lima and the Desert Coast, Peru

Fausto is a five-room boutique guesthouse in Lima’s Miraflores — a restored 1920s neoclassical home offering contemporary style, a rooftop terrace, open pantry of snacks and drinks, and personalized service for an intimate, soulful urban stay.
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8 nights
Iconic Peru

Iconic Peru

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cusco

Discover Peru’s iconic highlights in one seamless journey — from Lima’s celebrated food scene to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. Privately guided throughout, with characterful stays and insider experiences that bring the Andes vividly to life.

$6,600 pp

14 nights
Just us: Honeymoon in Peru

Just us: Honeymoon in Peru

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Arequipa, Colca Canyon

An intimate honeymoon through Peru’s highlights: Lima’s culinary scene, a Sacred Valley vow renewal, private Machu Picchu guiding, rooftop cocktails in Cusco and remote canyon landscapes — seamlessly arranged for a deeply personal journey.

$15,100 pp

13 nights
Take to the Trails: Hiking and Rafting in Peru

Take to the Trails: Hiking and Rafting in Peru

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Colca Canyon, Arequipa

An active, privately guided journey through Peru – from Lima’s food scene and Sacred Valley adventures to the Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Colca Canyon and elegant Arequipa – seamlessly crafted with characterful stays and expert support throughout.

$9,000 pp

14 nights
Ultimate Peru

Ultimate Peru

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa & Colca Canyon

Explore fascinating Inca ruins, colorful culture and dramatic landscapes on this incredible escape. Get a unique view of the Andean plains on the exquisite Belmond Andean Explorer – South America's first luxury train. You'll also see Machu Picchu and take escorted visits to the Inca sights of the Sacred Valley on this captivating Peru tour.

$13,500 pp

14 nights
Epic Peru: Amazon to the Andes

Epic Peru: Amazon to the Andes

Lima, Amazon, Sacred Valley, Cusco, Mancora

Looking for something a little different? Combine a trip to the mystical lost city of Machu Picchu with a wild rainforest adventure. Squeeze in some sea, sand and surf while visiting some of Peru's most famous landmarks on this tour. Taste your way through the country's blossoming culinary scene and stay at boutique properties along the way.

$7,900 pp

14 nights
Epic Peru & Bolivia

Epic Peru & Bolivia

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, La Paz & Uyuni

Experience the best of two incredible countries: Peru and Bolivia. The tour takes in Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands and includes a private guided trip to the unforgettable Machu Picchu. You'll also stay in glamping domes at the breathtaking Uyuni salt flat, where pristine reflections of the sky create ethereal landscapes with no horizon.

$11,800 pp

11 nights
Unplugged Adventure in Peru

Unplugged Adventure in Peru

Lima, Amazon, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco

A carefully paced family journey through Peru, combining Lima’s food and surf culture, immersive Amazon wildlife experiences, Sacred Valley adventure and tradition, and the iconic wonder of Machu Picchu. Designed for families with teenagers, it balances shared discovery, independence and seamless support throughout.

$7,700 pp

10 nights
The Flavor Trail: Peru

The Flavor Trail: Peru

Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu & Cusco

Explore Peru through its food, from Lima’s hidden huariques to Andean farm kitchens and a tasting menu at Mil. Discover Machu Picchu, cook with local chefs, and enjoy insider experiences woven seamlessly into an iconic journey.

$11,700 pp

14 nights
Ultimate Peru & Galapagos

Ultimate Peru & Galapagos

Offering the best of Peru and the Galapagos Islands, this comprehensive tour combines Peru’s magnificent Sacred Valley and breath-taking Machu Picchu with a Galapagos Islands cruise. This exclusive trip embraces the history, culture, and wildlife of both countries, enriching the experience with stays at upscale Belmond hotels, a journey to the spectacular Inca citadel by luxury train and a cruise in the wondrous Galapagos Islands onboard a deluxe catamaran.

$15,000 pp

Aerial view of Machu Picchu in Peru
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