Lima · PRIVATE
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Below are the 15 best private tours to book right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
Private Lima airport transfers with air-conditioned comfort, on-time pickup with your name sign, and free Wi‑Fi. Skip taxi stress.
“Direction are SUPER confusing. We were sent to the wrong place and had to pay for another taxi. A waste of 48$ and very upsetting at night in a new country. Would not recommend. Just get a taxi on sight at the airport.”
Private Lima airport taxi with a driver holding your name sign, clean vehicles, reliable timing, and no tolls or delayed-flight fees.
“Seamless experience from the moment we exited the gate—our driver was already waiting with a sign bearing our name. Everything was smooth and hassle-free.”
Private 4-hour Lima tour of Miraflores, San Isidro, and the historic center, plus snacks, transport, and San Francisco catacombs.
“This was one of the best city tours we've ever taken. John, our driver, safely maneuvered the insane Lima traffic with skill, ease and great attitude! Alexandra was extremely well informed and directed us with true joy through her city. She was interesting and fun to be with. She was also flexible, altering our tour a little to spend more time in a specific location that we wanted to hear more about. She rerouted us to avoid too many steps for me. Great guide!”
Private 3-hour Lima street-food tour with 10 tastings, a local guide, and landmark stops from turrón to chanchamayo coffee.
A private 14-hour day from Lima to Nazca Lines by plane, plus Pisco and wine tasting, then Huacachina buggy rides and sandboarding.
“Nice itinerary with lots of variety, takes a little long to get back to Lima. Our guide Felipe was great.”
A full-day private jump between Paracas’ wildlife and Nazca Lines from a Cessna, with a very early start and brief overflight time.
“What was seen was great. What was not great was the constant handed off to different people to get from one place to another without clear communication of what is happening. We never knew if we were going to have the same guide during and after each segment of the tour. We were also put on a train in Lima by ourselves to get to the first location. This was unexpected and disconcerting. The things seen, island tour and line tours were very good but the overall tour management was horrible. The plane ride to see the lines was awesome. The pilots make sure that both sides of the plane…”
Half-day private tour from Lima to Pachacamac, plus Barranco and Chorrillos sea views, with a bilingual guide and skip-the-line access.
“Unfortunately I was sick this day but our tour guide Greta was fantastic, she did everything she could to make the day enjoyable regardless. Greta has a great knowledge of the sites and you could tell she was really passionate about everything discussed. Unfortunately we had to cut the tour short because I was so sick but we had a fantastic time and can’t thank Greta enough.”
Private 5-hour Lima highlights tour with hotel pickup, colonial plazas, Miraflores viewpoints, Huaca Pucllana sights, and Barranco art streets.
“This tour was excellent. Our guide brilliant she was so knowledgeable about Lima and went far and beyond for us. We learnt so much saw everything we wanted and more. Highly recommend”
Private small-group day trip from Lima to Caral, the oldest civilization in the Americas, with guided ruins plus Barranca lunch.
“Fascinating site. Not to be missed if you have a free day in Lima. Our guide, Jose, was very informative. The site is large, so wear good sturdy shoes. There is no shade on the site, so wear a hat and/or sunscreen. The driver, Hugo, was amazing as he navigated the crazy traffic in Lima. A fun day.”
Private Lima to Machu Picchu journey with guides, transfers, Larco Museum, Sacred Valley stops, and an Expedition train ride.
“The agency is very profesional and the people is very kind , always giving follow up in all the tours, I recommend 100 % the agency to travel to Peru!”
Private guided walk through Miraflores, Lima’s Historic Center, San Francisco catacombs, and Barranco with local transport.
“Julio picked me up at my hotel, and we walked around Barranco seeing the key spots: Bridge of Sighs; and Plaza de Armas Barranco. Then we sped into Lima Central on the Metropolitan bus. We walked from Plaza Grau to Plaza San Martin and Plaza de Armas before visiting the catacombs of San Francisco. We then took the Metropolitan bus back to Barranco and he accompanied me to my hotel. The whole time he was friendly, polite, and full of explanations of what we were seeing. Highly recommended and worth the cost.”
A nonstop Nazca Lines flight plus Huacachina dunes and sandboarding from Lima, with early pickup, small groups, and long-drive reality checks.
“As mentioned in the description, this is a very long distance trip. We were picked up very early in the morning and started our first leg of the trip. We drove a few hours until a rest stop at a cafe that you can buy breakfast if you want. They offer hot drinks and only offer a few pastries - mostly bread, so feel free to pack your own food if you would prefer. We drove a total of 6+ hours to get to our first destination. You can see the glyphs on the side of the mountain, which are really cool. Next we went to the small airport for…”
Private full-day trip from Lima to Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina with boat wildlife, pisco tastings, lunch, and sandboarding.
“The best part of this experience was the Sand boarding in Huacachina. It was so fun and beautiful! The pisco tasting was lovely. I felt safe with Saul driving and Valeria guiding us.”
Private night tour in Lima with hotel pickup, illuminated UNESCO sights, and the Magic Water Circuit show at Parque de la Reserva.
“I appreciate that you moved the start time of the tour back, so as to avoid Lima traffic jams. It was a very fun tour. Carlos was very knowledgeable, and took good care of all of us”
Private Paracas National Reserve tour with hotel pickup, flamingos, Playa Roja and the pink lagoon. Guide, binoculars, entrance fees included.
“The reserve is really beautiful and our guide was great, explained everything to us and made us appreciate it even more”
