5 best things to do in Lima
The essentials of Lima with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
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Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Lima shortlist
- Miraflores & Malecón clifftop walk — the paragliders over the Costa Verde; sunset at the lighthouse.
- Plaza Mayor & Lima Cathedral — the colonial core; the changing of the guard at noon.
- Larco Museum — the pre-Columbian pottery vaults and the erotic gallery in Pueblo Libre.
- World’s-best-restaurant food tour — the ceviche and nikkei scene; Central/Maido fans book months out.
- Pachacámac ruins day trip — the pre-Inca adobe pyramid 30km south.
Flying in, Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Lima activity providers
- Klook — Lima activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Lima experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Lima?
Miraflores & Malecón clifftop walk — the paragliders over the Costa Verde; sunset at the lighthouse. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Lima attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Lima?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Lima?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.