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.
Please note that the list of places on our itinerary is free access, so there is no need to worry about it. If visitors wish to visit museums such as the Cathedral and Catacombs on their own, they can do so at the end of the Walking Tour with us . Here I will give you the prices for these museums in case you wish to visit them on your own:
- Lima Cathedral: 30 soles / 8 dollars
- Catacombs: 20 soles / 5 dollars
*** 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.
* If you want to do a deep sociological version of this food tour, feel free to ask on WhatsApp.
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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.
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* Snacks are not included.
* Minimum Tip:
(Suggested by GuruWalk)
40 soles per person (10 euros)
- Our salary depend on your tips.
- We pay a comission per person to the GuruWalk platform.
- We split the profits with the tour agent.
- Besides, we must study between 3 to 5 years to get the tour guide's license in Peru. (MINCETUR)
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* If you are not coming to the tour, please cancel the reservation asap.
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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.
This tour visits LIMA DOWNTOWN, the historical centre of Lima. Here you will have a first view of the Peruvian capital city where we will talk about history, gastronomy and more. Our local tour guides are young, experienced and passionate about this city so do not hesitate anymore and book the best Free Walking Tour in Lima.
- Location & dates
This tour takes place in LIMA DOWNTOWN, located 30 minutes away by bus from Miraflores or 40 minutes away by bus from Barranco.
Our walking tour is run from Monday to Saturday.
- Meeting points:
- OPTIONAL meeting point in Miraflores
If you are staying close to the Kennedy Park in Miraflores, join us out of Saga Falabella Store (Av. José Pardo 110) at 10 a.m.
Then we will take public buses towards Lima Downtown. (Bus rate: s/ 3.50)
2. MAIN meeting point in Lima Downtown
If you are staying close to Lima downtown or you prefer to go straight to the starting point, meet us out of Gran Hotel Bolivar (Jirón de la Unión 986) in Plaza San Martín at 11 a.m.
The tour starts in the MAIN MEETING POINT at 11 a.m.
- Itinerary
- Plaza San Martin
- Jiron de la Union street
- La Merced Church
- Plaza Mayor de Lima (Lima's Main Square)
- Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, City Hall of Lima
- House of the Peruvian Gastronomy
- House of the Peruvian Literature
- Park of the Wall
- Includes
Licensed tour guide
- How to identify us?
Our tour guides will be always wearing a LIGHT BLUE VEST with the map of Peru at the back.
- Recommendations
Wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Carry always money with you.
Follow your tour guides' advices.
Join us from Monday to Saturday to visit together the bohemian district of BARRANCO, the most artistic area of Lima.
Our tour guides are the people in charge to show you the history of this iconic neighborhood, its colorful streets and beautiful graffiti murals.
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- Place and dates
Our walking tour goes through the bohemian district of BARRANCO.
The tour takes place from Monday to Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and last 2 hours aprox.
- Meeting point:
MAIN MEETING POINTin Barranco.
The tour starts at Parque Municipal de Barranco (In front of the Library) at 4:00 p.m.
- Itinerary:
We will visit the next highlights:
- Parque Municipal de Barranco
- Oroya alley and murals
- Bajada de Baños street
- Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs)
- Ermita de Barranco (First church in Barranco)
- San Martín bridge and murals
- Paul Harris boardwalk
- Includes:
- Qualified and official tour guides
- How to recognize your tour guide?
You will always recognize us wearing a LIGHT BLUE VEST with the map of Peru at the back and our brand LIMA BY WALKING.
- Extra recommendations
Wear hats, sunglasses and sunscreen
Carry money with you for any eventual situation
Follow your tour guide's advice
