Experiences · Lima

Tours, classes and shows in Lima

Pay for access, language or transport — not for sights you can walk to. Book through the hotel or an operator with written inclusions and a cancellation policy. Prices per person, group tour unless stated.

Key facts

Book it: 2
Maybe: 4
Do it yourself: 1
Skip: 0

In this city

Voykit picks

rules, not ratings

Best on day one
Ceviche and pisco sour class
- Book it
- 3-4 h
Criteria: Verdict “book” or “maybe”, a tour or class of 4 hours or less, low booking lead.
Next in line: Barranco street art and pisco walk
Best value
Pachacámac half-day tour
- S/ 120-250
- Verdict: book
Criteria: Lowest listed price among “book” verdicts.
Next in line: Ceviche and pisco sour class
Best on a rainy day
Peña criolla dinner show
- Indoors
- Maybe
Criteria: Marked indoors, verdict “book” or “maybe”.
Next in line: Ceviche and pisco sour class
Best with kids
Pachacámac half-day tour
- Kids OK
- 4-5 h with the ride
Criteria: Kids marked OK, verdict “book” or “maybe”, shorter first.
Next in line: Ceviche and pisco sour class
Best day trip
Pachacámac half-day tour
- Verdict: book
- 4-5 h with the ride
Criteria: Day trips with verdict “book”; the one with the shortest stated duration.
Best splurge
Paragliding over Miraflores
- S/ 200-350
Criteria: Highest listed price among “book” or “maybe” verdicts.
Next in line: Ceviche and pisco sour class

Picks are computed from Voykit's own fields (walk-in windows, seating, diet, price band, booking). A place already picked for one category is passed over for the next when another qualifies; price-based picks never are. A category without a qualifying place is left out rather than filled.

All experiences

2026 estimates · per person

Verdict Kids OK Indoors (rain)

7 shown

Classe · 3-4 h
Ceviche and pisco sour class
Book it
S/ 180-350 (2026 estimate)
The best half-day for food: you learn the dish and how to order it for the rest of the trip.
- Cook the dish
- Rainy-day fill
- Bring the recipe home
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Group size
4-12
Meeting point
The school in Miraflores or Barranco, or a market meeting point
Includes
Market visit or ingredient tour · Ceviche and one dish to cook · Pisco sour lesson
Not included
Extra drinks · Transfers
Cancellation
Usually free up to 24-48 h before; ask
Book ahead
1-3 days
Best time
Morning (fish is fresh)
Access
Standing at a bench; usually step-free in newer schools
Kids
Yes over about 8 (a non-alcohol drink)
How to book: A school that lists the menu, group size and the market visit
Tour · 3-4 h
Historic centre walking tour
Maybe
S/ 80-180
A guide explains the balconies and church art and keeps you out of the quiet streets; you can also do it alone by car.
- Context for the sights
- Safer route
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Group size
6-15
Meeting point
Plaza San Martín or your hotel
Includes
Guide · Cathedral and San Francisco convent tickets on some tours
Not included
Lunch · Tips
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before with most operators
Book ahead
1 day
Best time
Morning
Access
3-4 km on busy pavements; steps in the churches1.9-2.5 mi on busy pavements; steps in the churches
Kids
Over about 8
How to book: Hotel desk or an operator with a listed itinerary
Day trip · 4-5 h with the ride
Pachacámac half-day tour
Book it
S/ 120-250
The car and guide are the hard part; the site is open ground with almost no shade.
- Pre-Inca sanctuary
- Site museum
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Group size
2-15
Meeting point
Hotel pick-up
Includes
Transport · Guide · Entry may be extra (check)
Not included
Lunch · Tips
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before
Book ahead
1-2 days
Best time
Morning, out by 08:00Morning, out by 8:00 AM
Access
Sandy paths, ramps; little shade
Kids
Yes, over about 6
How to book: Operators that state entry, guide and pick-up times
Tour · 3 h
Barranco street art and pisco walk
Maybe
S/ 80-150
A social first evening; check that it includes food and the tasting.
- Murals
- Pisco tasting
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Group size
6-12
Meeting point
The main plaza in Barranco
Includes
Guide · A pisco tasting on many tours
Not included
Extra drinks
Cancellation
Varies; ask
Book ahead
1 day
Best time
Late afternoon
Access
Steps to the beach path; cobbles
Kids
Adults mainly
How to book: Operator with a small group and a listed stop plan
Activitie · 10-15 min in the air; 1 h total
Paragliding over Miraflores
Maybe
S/ 200-350
A cliff-side view of the city that is only available in clear months.
- Cliff view
- Weather-dependent
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Group size
Tandem, one pilot per person
Meeting point
Cliff take-off area in Miraflores
Includes
Tandem pilot · Equipment
Not included
Photos may cost extra
Cancellation
Weather cancellation: ask for a refund or a new date
Book ahead
1 day
Best time
Clear, breezy days; low cloud grounds flights
Access
A short run to take off
Kids
Not suitable
How to book: Licensed operator with published safety rules and insurance
Activitie · 1.5-2 h
Surf lesson
Do it yourself
S/ 80-150
Waves are gentle; you can also book directly with a school on the beach.
- Gentle waves
- Cold water
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Group size
1-6
Meeting point
Beach below Miraflores or Barranco
Includes
Board and wet suit · Instructor
Not included
Transfer
Cancellation
Varies; ask
Book ahead
Same day or one day
Best time
Morning
Access
Steps down to the beach
Kids
Over about 8 with a strong swimmer
How to book: Book directly with a school
Show · 3 h
Peña criolla dinner show
Maybe
S/ 150-350
A good night out if you like live music; the food is secondary.
- Live music
- Dance
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Group size
Tables
Meeting point
The venue in Barranco
Includes
Show · Often a set dinner
Not included
Drinks · Car home
Cancellation
Check; deposits are common
Book ahead
2-5 days
Best time
Friday and Saturday nights
Access
Steps at some venues
Kids
Yes, late night
How to book: Book directly and confirm what is included

How we judge

Book it: Worth paying for: it solves access, language or transport.
Maybe: Depends on you: read who it suits.
Do it yourself: Easy alone; a tour adds little.
Skip: Poor value, unsafe or restricted.

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Ceviche and pisco sour class

Historic centre walking tour

Pachacámac half-day tour

Barranco street art and pisco walk

Paragliding over Miraflores

Surf lesson

Peña criolla dinner show