Tours & Activities in Lima
On this tour we visit the most attractive and historical spots in the historic center of Lima. Discover the city of kings with a very passionate local guide who can provide you with a lot of information on your visit to the city of Ceviche and Pisco Sour.
- Points we will visit on the tour:
- Gran Hotel Bolívar (we will enter)
- San Martin Square (explanation)
- Union Street (connects to the Plaza de Armas)
- O'Higgins House (optional)
- Church of La Merced (explanation and entrance)
- We will visit the Plaza de Armas where we will observe and explain about: The cathedral, Archbishopric, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, etc.
- Post and Telegraph House (explanation)
- We will observe the changing of the guard (optional)
- House of Peruvian Literature (explanation)
- Church of Santo Domingo (We will observe the skull of Saint Rose of Lima, the skull of Saint Martin de Porres and the crypt of Saint Juan Macias).
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (explanation)
Finally, we will have free tastings , where you can try different varieties of Peruvian Pisco and its multiple presentations; Pisco Sour classes are optional, which is why visitors will be asked if they want to taste or not.
During the tour, we will explain how a Peruvian lives, which is why the tour guide will explain about typical dishes such as: Grilled chicken and how it is prepared, about Spanish churros, and will visit stalls (optional) where tourists can eat good, pretty and cheap food so that they can observe more, NOT! so that they buy.
*** SUGGESTIONS ***
- If you are staying in Miraflores, we recommend leaving early as traffic in the city of Lima is very heavy.
- Remember to bring water for the walk through the historic center.
- Bring water, a camera and a great desire to live this experience in the city of LIMA!
*** IMPORTANT ***
- The suggested payment at the end of the tour is between $10-20 per person depending on your satisfaction.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT GROUP TIPS ; ALL TIPS ARE PER PERSON.
- Find the RED LIMA AMERICA TOURS pole
- Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour begins. If you do not attend the tour, please cancel in advance to avoid any misunderstandings.
This pleasant visit to the city begins in one of the oldest temples in Lima, we will visit La Merced church, which stands out for its 17th century baroque style façade.
Afterwards, we will walk along the traditional Jr. de la Unión.
We will visit the Plaza de Armas of Lima , an atmosphere of tradition and history, the government palace, the cathedral, the ornamental fountain among others, then, we will be by the Santo Domingo church, later, we will be by the Chabuca Granda avenue , it is a place of artistic and cultural events, we will also be able to see some places on the side of the Rímac river,
Then we will be on our way to the train station ( today the House of Literature ), after which we will visit the Wall Park to have a pleasant view of San Cristóbal Hill and other places.
Finally, we will visit the San Francisco Museum and Catacombs, opened in the 17th century.
What places will we see?
-La Merced Church.
-The Torre Tagle Mansion.
-The Plaza de Armas of Lima.
-The Santo Domingo church.
-The Chabuca Granda avenue.
-The park "The wall"
-San Francisco Convent Museum and Catacombs.
Museum entrance fee: S/20 soles (optional)
Suggestions:
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Bring a hat or cap.
A bottle of water (optional)
Important:
Sometimes it takes an hour by taxi from Miraflores to the meeting point.
In case of not attending, please CANCEL the tour reservation.
*** We highly recommend to do our "Barranco Street Art Tour" after this Street Food Tour.
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🏳️🌈🍉 Let's inmerse into the commercial, crowdy, chaotic, noisy and over-whelming and crazy streets around Central Market and China Town.
Try amazing peruvian street food that have been carefully selected. You will support local vendors, have lots of fun, and get to know the real Peru.
Too good to be true? Take a glance to our long and passionate reviews on GuruWalk!
* At the beggining of the tour, we will ask you for 30 soles for your snacks. Tip for the guide is at the end.
*** ABOUT TIPS ***
Minimum Tip: 50 soles (12 euros) per person (Suggested by us), because this is an AMAZING tour.
- Tour guides who work on tips, we don't have any salary.
- We do pay a comission per person to the GuruWalk platform.
- We must study between 3 to 5 years to get the tour guide's license in Peru. (MINCETUR)
* Would you like to help your guide even more? Write an honest review for him/her.
* If you are not coming to the tour, please cancel the reservation asap.
Thank you!
Ps: We don't want people who put a face in our introduction like: "what time are you going to start?". Also, if you come with your partner, don't talk for that person, everybody should be free to express. We are not looking for money, we are looking for having a great time with you the same way you want to have fun with us! We do create amazing experiences!
* If you are looking for another schedule, we can organize a Private Tour.
Welcome to Lima!
Walking tour of the historic center of the city, get to know the best of Lima accompanied by a local guide. Be part of the best tour and spend a great day.
- ITINERARY
On our tour we will observe:
- San Martin Square
- Union Street
- La Merced Church
- Parade ground
- Government Palace
- Lima Cathedral
- Desamparados Station
2. MEETING POINTS
MIRAFLORES: June 7 Park
- Historic Center: Plaza San Martin
3. SCHEDULES
10:30 am MIRAFLORES
- 11:15 am Plaza San Martin
- 1:30 pm Plaza San Martin
- 3:00pm Martin Square
If you want to really get to know Lima and its characteristics, you will love delving into its stories, legends, hidden passages, characters, secrets and mysteries ... that's just what you will learn with me.
Discover a different Lima!
The tour is a great way to learn about Lima's culture.
We visit the most important places of interest throughout history. Among these, the Plaza San Martin , the Church of La Merced , which stands out for its 17th century Baroque style façade...
We will also walk through the traditional Jr de la Unión , the main square , the Government Palace and much more!
Don't miss my free walking tour to take home a beautiful and unforgettable memory of my city.
During the tour I will be happy to answer all your questions and curiosities , as well as recommending the best places to try authentic Lima cuisine.
