7 Days in Lima: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Guadalupe Bordones

7 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling journey through Lima, where we'll discover ancient ruins, visit world-class museums, and savor delicious Peruvian and international cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the vibrant capital of Peru!

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Italian Art and Experiencing Peruvian Culture

$73

$ 5

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Museum featuring a collection of Italian paintings, sculptures & ceramics, plus a garden.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Museum displaying Peruvian art, with works from the pre-Columbian period up to the recent past.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

15 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

Day 2Bridges, Literature, and Culinary Delights

$46

$ 2

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Ancient Ruins and Golden Treasures

$85

$ 4

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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Displays of ancient gold artifacts, weapons & armor from around the world & pre-Hispanic textiles.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Parks, Basilicas, and Lima's Historic Heart

$65

$ 4

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima

16th-century church with saints' relics, plus an attached convent with verdant inner courtyards.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Heritage Homes and Cultural Gems

$61

$ 5

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Peru's art & history are shown via tours of the 1535 home of Francisco Pizarro & his descendants.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Handicrafts & art on display from Peru's coast, mountains & rainforest, from ancient times to today.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 6Convents, Natural History, and Arequipeño Delights

$73

$ 5

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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Established in 1918, this natural history museum has exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & geology.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 7Museums, Fusion Cuisine, and Japanese Delicacies

$75

$ 3

Vila Santa Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

12 - 18 min

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El Bolivariano - Restaurante Bar, disfruta del verdadero sabor de la Antigua Cocina Peruana y los más finos tragos de pisco.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $499 In total

Activities & Food:$476

Transport:$23