Departure times
- Evening: 6:50 PM – about 8:30 PM
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 2 h
- Type
- Small group
- Departures
- 6:50 PM
- Meeting point
- Gate 5, Park of the Reserve
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
The experience
Why you’ll love this
Meet your guide at Gate 5 of the Park of the Reserve and walk among the illuminated fountains of the Magic Water Circuit, a Guinness World Record holder. The evening ends at the Fantasy Fountain, where water, light and images of Peru move to Peruvian music.
Tip: prefer hotel pickup? We can arrange it for an additional fee.
- Certified official guide with you for the full 2 hours
- The stories behind each fountain, not just the lights
- The Fantasy Fountain show from the best spot
- Small group: questions, photos and your own pace
- Entry ticket included: no queue at the box office
Step by step
Your route
Gate 5 of Parque de la Reserva
Meet your guide and the group at Gate 5 of Parque de la Reserva (Parque de la Reserva 745). Find it here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iuhmPgNm3BFauu1v9. Arrive between 6:50 and 7:05 PM. The circuit ticket is already included: there is nothing to buy at the door.
Magic Fountain and the Loggia
We start at the tallest fountain in the circuit: a central jet rising over 80 metres, framed by the park’s neoclassical loggia. Your guide tells you how this 1929 park became the largest fountain complex in the world.
Tunnel of Surprises
Thirty-five metres of lit water arches you walk right through without getting wet. It is the photo everyone takes home.
Dream Maze and River of Wishes
In the maze the jets burst without warning and you have to dodge them; beside it, the River of Wishes follows more than a hundred metres of water and light. The Children’s Fountain, built for kids to play in, is in this same area.
Fantasy Fountain show
The finale: a 120-metre water screen with projected images of Peru, set to music and lasers. It runs about 25 minutes and is the busiest moment of the night.
End of the tour
The tour ends inside the park. Your guide points you back to your hotel or lets you carry on by yourself: the circuit usually closes at 10:00 PM, so you can stay a little longer.
Everything taken care of
What’s included
- Official bilingual guide
- Magic Water Circuit entrance
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals
- Tips
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Meeting point
- Gate 5, Parque de la Reserva 745, Lima
- Please arrive between 6:50 and 7:05 PM.
- Hotel pickup available for an extra fee.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- A light jacket
- A portable charger
Important information
- The tour starts and ends at Gate 5 of the park. Transport is not included: if you would rather be picked up and dropped off at your hotel, we run the same route in the version with pickup.
- Your official guide walks you through the park in the right order, tells you the story behind each fountain and places you where the show looks best, in a park that fills up after dark. The entry ticket is included, so you skip the queue too.
- The park sets aside some sectors for private events, so the order of the route may vary that night. The guided walk and the Fantasy Fountain show are always included.
- 50% surcharge on Peruvian national holidays.
- The tour is on foot through the park. If you travel with reduced mobility or use a wheelchair, write to us before booking and we will work out how to accommodate it.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Clear before you confirm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Your group rate is locked in when you book and won’t change if other travelers join your date later. You’ll receive your confirmation email within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Gate 5?
Gate 5 is at Parque de la Reserva 745, in central Lima. Find it here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iuhmPgNm3BFauu1v9. From Miraflores or San Isidro it is about 20 to 30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic. Your guide waits for you between 6:50 and 7:05 PM.
Can children join?
Yes. Children 0–3 join free, children 4–11 get 20% off the standard rate, and from 12 the adult rate applies.
Is transport included?
No. This version starts and ends at Gate 5 of the park, which is why it costs less. If you would rather be picked up and taken back to your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco, we run the same route in the version with pickup, which also has a private option.
What does the guide do that I cannot do on my own?
They walk you through the park in the right order, tell you the story behind each fountain and place you where the show looks best, in a park that fills up after dark. Without a guide you see pretty lights; with a guide you understand what you are looking at. The entry ticket is included too, so you skip the queue.
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