Lima

Free things to do in Lima

44 places in Lima you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Lima

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Lima

  • Antonia Moreno Leyva
  • Bartolomé Herrera
  • Complejo Arqueológico Mangomarca
  • Eduardo Dibós Dammert
  • Edwin Vásquez Cam
  • Fortaleza de Campoy
  • Hipólito Unanue
  • Huaca Canto Chico
  • Huaca El Sauce
  • Huaca Florida
  • Huaca Huallamarca
  • Huaca La MercedAvenida Principal
  • Huaca Pampa Cueva
  • Huaca Pucllana
  • Huaca San Borja
  • Freedom
  • Libertador Simón Bolívar
  • Memorial El ojo que llora
  • Pierre de Coubertin
  • Puruchuco
  • Santa Rosa de Lima
  • Sebastián Lorente
  • German Tower
  • Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Lima

  • Alameda de los Descalzos
  • June 7 ParkOpen 24/7
  • Love Park
  • Parque de la Exposición
  • Parque de La Muralla
  • Parque Islas Malvinas
  • John F. Kennedy ParkOpen 24/7
  • Parque ReductoMon–Sun 07:00-18:00
  • Parque Reducto N°5
  • University ParkAvenida Nicolás de PierolaMon–Sun 10:00-20:00
  • Miguel Grau SquareVía Expresa Almirante Miguel Grau
Free-admission days

When museums in Peru open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Lima

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Lima, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Lima for free?
44 places in Lima with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Lima?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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