Peru · SHOW
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Ride from Miraflores, Barranco, or San Isidro to Lima’s Magic Water Circuit for a guided evening walk through its fountains. Guides such as Pamela, Mabel, and César explain the park and Peru’s past before the Fantasy Fountain show. Transport, admission, and return hotel drop-off are included.
“A lovely park with an amazing Magic Water Circuit light show - not an activity to be missed.”
Spend two hours at Tunupa Restaurant in front of Cusco’s main church, enjoying a three-course Peruvian dinner and a lively Andean show. Ten songs and six dances use traditional instruments, while the dining room offers views over the Plaza de Armas. Vegetarian meals are available, but drinks cost extra.
“The best part of our whole trip to the Andes... and that includes Machu Picchu!”
Meet at 5:00 pm for a roughly three-hour Lima evening tour to the Magic Water Circuit. A bilingual English-Spanish guide such as Rubi leads your small group through colorful fountains, music, and light shows. Transport, admission, taxes, and a sweet local snack may be included.
“Rubi was a wonderful guide so knowledgeable and great English. The water park is great fun and beautiful with lots to do for every age. Rubi bought a light dessert of local donut and honey. We enjoyed the night and Rubi's company”
Visit Lima’s Magic Water Circuit with a professional guide, air-conditioned transport, and admission included. Walk among 13 illuminated fountains, learn about Peruvian culture, and watch the main laser and water show. Guides such as JJ, Mauricio, Paola, and Maverick help you handle the crowds and find good viewing spots.
“Large lovely park with a dozen different fountains and lots going on. This is a great stop for families with kids. It’s very pretty at night when everything is lit up. Rau’l our guide was very accommodating and informative. He gave us a lovely evening.”
Walk Cusco’s historic center and San Blas with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the Cathedral, Qoricancha, Inca stonework, a luthier’s workshop, and the Temple of Manco Capac. Finish with Andean music, city views, and your choice of pisco sour or chicha morada.
“Erick was fun and informative. A great tour of Cusco. Easy way to acclimate to Cusco. Pisco samples were great!”
Meet your guide at your San Isidro, Miraflores, or Barranco hotel at 6:00 PM for a private evening at Lima’s Magic Water Circuit. Expect Guinness record fountains, holograms, lasers, and cultural storytelling. Guides may include Jordan, praised for clear, engaging explanations.
“We were a group of 5 and Jordan was an amazing tour guide. He was enthusiastic, so knowledgeable, so friendly and helpful. Excellent communication right from booking through to after the tour. He shared so much about Peruvian culture, history, food and so much more. Transportation was wonderful as well.”
Spend about four hours with a guide exploring Lima’s Main Square, San Martín Square, Union Street, the San Francisco catacombs, and the Magic Water Show. Small groups, included catacomb and fountain admission, and provided transport make this a handy first look at Lima.
“Klaudia was a wonderful guide. We saw many sights and received lots of information. She was very knowledgeable and shared information about the places and country.”
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