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Citytours in Lima Overview of content "Citytours in Lima"        City Tours, Sightseeing, City Excursions, Day Tours and Tour Packages in LimaFinding your way through Lima's city jungle and discovering the numerous scattered attractions the capital of Peru has to offer, can be quite difficult and you might miss a vital part of Lima's charisma. A nice way of discovering the charm of Lima without any hassle is to make the good old city tour with a bus. If you prefer something different even try a bicycle tour. There are lots of companies in Lima doing all sorts of tours and trips through the city center, the different districts and the surroundings of Lima, so it's hard to choose. Anyhow below find a few tour operators we think are offering great tours, good value for money and are following the international security standards.  (Tour Operator for Trips in Lima) 
 LimaVision is one of the best tour operators in Lima. Prices might be a little higher, but you get real value for your money: great tours showing you the pre-Colonial, Colonial and Contemporary Lima, professional bilingual tour guides, responsible drivers, modern busses with comfortable seats and air-conditioning, pick-up service from any hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Lima Center and of course a first class service. Tours include the "City Tour LimaVision", the tour "Lima Museums", a tour of the famous Museo de Oro, the "Peruvian Gold Museum", the tour "Lima lit up at night and Dinner Show", a tour to “The Sacred citadel of Pachacamac and Ancestral Shrines”, a visit to Mamacona for "The Peruvian Paso Horse Tour Show and National Celebration" and the tour "Pachacamac's Sacred Citadel, the Peruvian Paso Horse Show and the National Celebration". Additionally LimaVision offers special "One Day Tours". Here you can choose from different options and see and enjoy the best Lima has to offer in a day.  (Special Panoramic Sightseeing Buses) 
 With their distinctive two story panoramic buses City Sightseeing is well known around the world. And even here in Lima you can enjoy a pleasant ride with them either in the air-conditioned inside of the bus or upstairs on the open 2nd floor. You will have lots of fun discovering Lima and its attractions in a different way. The buses of City Sightseeing Lima have a very good standard, are well maintained, safe and clean. All tours are held in Spanish and English. Most of them include as well a guided walking tour along the main attractions giving you enough time to discover the charm of Lima and to take unforgettable photos. Prices for the tours are reasonable, so even if you are on a tight budget you can afford it. City Sightseeing Lima offers numerous tours through the historic city center of Lima, Miraflores, Barranco and Callao. Tours include: City Sightseeing Historic City Center, Tour Barranco and Miraflores, City Night & Fuentes de Lima, Tour Callao Cultura & Tradicion and many more.  (Special Panoramic Sightseeing Buses) 
 Very interesting and pleasant are rides on the "Mirabus". The panoramic buses have two floors. You can enjoy driving through Lima in the air-conditioned inside or go upstairs where you have a real convertible feeling. Relax while the breeze cools you down and the hectic and chaotic traffic of Lima seems far away or better below you. You will have a fantastic panoramic view and an unforgettable time. The buses available for the trips belong to a company called "Solbus". They have a very good standard (not only for Peru), are well maintained, safe (with seat belts!) and clean. All new busses have special ramps for an easy access for handicapped persons. Prices for the tours are reasonable and therefore also affordable when you are on a tight budget. "Mirabus" are not only good for tours through the district of Miraflores, from where the name originates. Tours include the "City Tour Lima", the stunning "Tour Lima de Noche" (Lima by Night), the "Tour Lima Colonial", the "Night Tour through the Cemetery Presbistero Maestro", the "Tour Pachacamac" and many more.  (Unique and Personal Tours) 
 Lima Mentor is a tour operator offering really unique, more personal tours away from the classic sightseeing circuits. The tours show you places where you can discover and experience the "real" Lima. All tours are limited to a maximum of 7 participants and are held either in Spanish or English. Unique for Lima standards as well: their minivans are powered with natural gas, all waste is recycled and Lima Mentor tries to avoid unnecessary printing of materials. The company also supports small businesses to improve income distribution. Traditional group city tours include a "Full Day Lima Experience", "Culinary Experience & Shopping", "The Must-Sees of Lima" and "Historical Buildings". Additionally Lima Mentor offers numerous private "off the beaten track" tours giving you the opportunity to discover and experience other sides of Peru's capital. Furthermore Lima Mentor can tailor a tour through Lima, Peru or South America in accordance with your special interests and available time.  (Bicycle Tours trough Lima)  Enjoy and discover Lima in a completely different way; with a bike tour. The city tours of Bike Tours of Lima cover the most traditional and typical spots of the capital. The tours are carried out mainly over bike lanes, beautiful parks, wide sidewalks, one way streets and always on flat areas, wherever possible away from busy main roads to ensure your safety and security. That makes the tours suitable for people of all ages and levels. Well maintained bikes and helmets are included. The only thing you need to bring is an adventurous spirit. Have a great time!  (Walking Tours through Lima) 
 Discover the architectural and historical richness of Lima with Dutch editor Ronald Elward, who has developed nine walks in various parts of the Peruvian capital, the most historic city of the Americas. Lima Walks was launched with the intent to show visitors and locals Lima's numerous well hidden secrets. And the best way of discovering the often unseen beauty of the fascinating capital of Peru is by walking. Therefore Lima Walks offers guided walking tours for groups up to 10 people. The main focus of all tours is on the architectural and historic value of the buildings. Tours include "Around Plaza de Armas - the Seat of Power", "Around Plaza San Martin - 20th Century Architecture", "Barrios Altos - 18th and 19th Century Living", "Rimac - 18th Century Architecture", "Pueblo Libre - Huacas and Haciendas", "Jesus Maria and Magdalena del Mar – Modern Living", "San Isidro - Upper Class Living", "Miraflores - Quintas and Ranchos and Barranco - Arts and Artists". Walks can be done in English, Spanish, German and Dutch. Additionally Lima Walks offers detailed itineraries for people who want to walk on their own.  (Culinary Experience in Lima) 
 A completely new and unique approach of getting to know one important facet of Lima and Peru offers SkyKitchen. Instead of a traditional city tour we all love and enjoy, Chef Yurac and his partner Christian introduce you to the Limeñan and Peruvian way of life differently: with one of a kind cooking classes. Instead of just watching how a cook prepares original Peruvian dishes and tasting it afterwards, SkyKitchen gives you the opportunity to learn how to do it yourself. With the help and under the supervision of an experienced chef you cook a Peruvian menu and then enjoy the fruit of your labor with a self-prepared original Peruvian lunch or dinner. And the best thing about it: all this is done in a familiar and relaxed atmosphere on a beautiful roof-top terrace in the district of Miraflores overlooking the city. So take the feel and taste of your Peru holiday home with you! SkyKitchen offers a 3 course lunch class and a 4 course dinner class. Custom-made classes can be arranged according to your wishes, skills and available time. Classes can be held in English, German and Spanish. The only thing left for me to say: "Buen provecho!"  (Selection of other recommended tour operators in Lima)  There are so many other recommendable tour operators, so it is really difficult to list them all. As usual please submit your suggestions using our E-mail contacts or the contact form. The following companies have been submitted and recommended by other readers:
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