A flexible hop-on, hop-off bus service connecting Lima with major destinations throughout Peru including Paracas, Huacachina, Nazca, Arequipa, Cusco, and Puno. Offers various route options with the ability to stop at destinations along the way. Buses feature semi-bed reclining leather seats, USB ports, toilets, and onboard local Peruvian hosts who share cultural insights. Highly rated on TripAdvisor as one of Peru's best tour companies. Particularly popular for their day trips from Lima to Paracas & Huacachina including Ballestas Islands boat tour and dune buggy sandboarding. Offers greater flexibility than domestic flights and provides scenic overland travel experience.
www.peruhop.comWhile Lima doesn't have a unified museum pass, individual museums offer good value. Free museum entry is available on the first Sunday of each month for Peruvian citizens at many museums. Tourists typically pay separate entrance fees: Larco Museum (35 soles), San Francisco Monastery (15 soles), Cathedral tours (varies). Many museums offer combination tickets or guided tour packages. Consider purchasing a city tour package that includes multiple sites with transportation and guides for better value.
Free walking tours depart daily from Miraflores (Tourist Information Center) covering different areas:
Tours last approximately 3 hours with friendly local guides. Operate on a tip-based system (10-20 soles suggested). Excellent way to orient yourself when first arriving in Lima and meet other travelers. Departure times typically 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No booking required - just show up!