Things to Do in Lima
On this tour, we visit the most attractive and historically rich points of Lima's historic center. Discover the city of kings with a very passionate local guide who can provide you with a lot of information during your visit to the city of Ceviche and Pisco Sour.
- Points we will visit on the tour:
📍 Gran Hotel Bolívar (we will enter)
📍 Plaza San Martín (explanation)
📍 Jirón de la Unión (connects with the Plaza de Armas)
📍 Casa O'Higgins (optional)
📍 Iglesia de la Merced (explanation and entry)
📍We will visit the Plaza de Armas where we will observe and explain about: The cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, etc.
📍 Post and Telegraph House (explanation)
📍We will observe the changing of the guard (optional)
📍 House of Peruvian Literature (explanation)
📍 Santo Domingo Church (We will observe the skull of Santa Rosa de Lima, the skull of San Martín de Porres, and the crypt of San Juan Macías).
📍San Francisco de Asís Church (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, so visitors will be asked if they wish to taste or not.
During the tour, it will be explained how a Peruvian lives, so the tour guide will explain about typical dishes such as: Pollo a la brasa and its preparation, about Spanish churros, and will visit stalls (optional) where tourists can eat well, nicely, and cheaply, and to observe more, NOT to buy.
*** SUGGESTIONS ***
- If you are staying in Miraflores, we recommend leaving early as traffic in the city of Lima is very congested.
- Remember to bring water for the walk through the historic center.
- Bring water, a camera, and a great desire to experience this journey through the city of ¡LIMA!.
*** IMPORTANT ***
- The suggested payment at the end of the tour is between $15-25 per person depending on your satisfaction.
- NO coins are accepted as payment, value the guide's work.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT GROUP TIPS; EVERY TIP IS PER PERSON.
- Look for the RED LIMA AMÉRICA TOURS shirt
- Be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts, if you cannot attend the tour, cancel in advance to avoid misunderstandings.
This pleasant city tour begins at one of Lima's oldest churches. We'll visit La Merced Church , which stands out for its 17th-century Baroque façade.
Afterwards, we will walk along the traditional Jr. de la Unión.
We will visit the Plaza de Armas of Lima , an environment 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 ), then we will visit the park of the wall to have a nice view of the San Cristobal hill and other places.
Finally, we will visit the San Francisco Museum and catacombs, inaugurated in the 17th century.
What places will we see?
-La Merced Church.
-The Tagle Tower 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/30 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.
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If you want to get to know Miraflores, there's no better tour than this one! During our tour, we will provide historical and local information with tips to enhance your stay here.
Our tour starts at the Central Park of Miraflores. The guide will be in front of the municipality, next to the fountain with a green flag and the Enjoy Lima Walking logo.
Places to visit:
Central Park (Kennedy Park and 7 de Junio Park)
Ricardo Palma House
Raúl Porras Barrenechea House
La Tarumba Circus
Souvenir Markets
ChocoMuseo
Huaca Pucllana from the outside (Ceremonial Center)
We are sure you will have an incredible time. We look forward to seeing you!
The tour must have a minimum of 5 people.
Groups of more than 6 are NOT accepted. If you make 2 reservations for a single group, you must make a commitment payment (12 USD per person).
If you do not agree with this, we kindly ask you not to book this tour.
#IMPORTANT
This is a free tour (free payment), like all free walking tours around the world, we guides work independently covering our transportation and logistics (payment to the GurúWalk platform, among others). We will try to provide good company, therefore we hope to be well rewarded at the end of the tour. We expect to receive between 18 USD (60 soles) and 30 USD (100 soles) per person, considering that these tours usually cost up to 60 USD per person.
We promise you will like it.
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The best way to get to know Lima is by walking, in this tour we will combine history, relevant information to get oriented in the city, and local and current information.
To start our tour, you will find us outside the Municipality of Miraflores, next to the fountain. Once there, we will head to the Ricardo Palma station of the Metropolitano, from where we will go to the Colmena station to start the Free Tour.
Places to visit:
San Martin Square
Hotel Bolivar (first hotel in Lima)
Colon Theater
Jirón de la Unión (pedestrian street)
Palais Concert Building
La Merced Church
Main Square or Plaza Mayor
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral
House of Peruvian Literature
San Francisco Church (Church of the Catacombs)
Wall Park
Please note that we will need 5 soles (to cover the cost of the ticket which is 3.50 soles per trip + internal administrative expenses), the bus journey is approximately 30 minutes per route, so the tour in general is 2 hours + transfer time.
NOTE: THIS AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE THE TIP EXPECTED BY THE GUIDE FOR THE TOUR.
The tour must have a minimum of 5 people, otherwise, we reserve the right to conduct the tour.
Groups of more than 6 are NOT accepted. If you make 2 reservations and are a single group, you must make the commitment payment (12 USD per person).
If you do not agree with this, we kindly ask you not to book this tour.
* At the end of the tour, if you wish to return to Miraflores, we will help you take the same transportation system. If you wish to stay, we will give you all the instructions to return on your own and continue enjoying Lima.
#IMPORTANT
This is a free tour, like all walking tours around the world, guides work independently covering our transportation and logistics (payment to the GurúWalk platform, among others). We will try to provide good company, therefore we expect to be well rewarded at the end of the tour. It is normal for guides to expect to receive between 18 USD (60 soles) and 35 USD (100 soles) per person, considering that these tours usually cost up to 70 USD per person.
We promise you will like it.
🏳️🌈🍉 When you thought you'd seen it all... until you walked with us.
If you've already done another art tour in Peru, give Peru -and yourself- one more chance. Come with us and experience the difference.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
This is NOT another Street Art Tour for Instagram, this is an insightful walk through beautiful streets, breaking historical myths, and focusing our experience on untold topics being shared in a deep and fun storytelling way.
NO wasting time on buses, nor shopping "museums", nor gringo souvenirs or any other kind of comission business behind.
✨ TIPS ✨
We believe you are a honest traveler, and that you will choose how to support this project according to what feels right for you.
Quoting GuruWalk’s guidelines: “Free tours don’t have a fixed price. At the end, each participant contributes the amount they consider fair, based on their level of satisfaction. GuruWalk recommends between 50 to 170 soles per participant.”
All of us - tour guides and logistic team - are professional peruvians with at least 3 to 5 years of education at University.
50% of your tip goes to the guide, and the other 50% to the company (Lima Spicy Tours), the agency will cover the GuruWalk platform fee per person and other logistical expenses. Remember that here guides have no salary.
2. Things we DO NOT do:
We do not take you to tourist traps or "museum-stores" that you could easily visit on your own.
We do not accept massive groups.
We don’t go for quantity - we value quality, transparency, and connection.
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✨ If you’re not attending the tour, please cancel your booking as soon as possible.
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The best way to get to know Lima is by walking, you will love delving into its stories, legends, hidden passages, influential characters, secrets, and great mysteries, that's exactly what you will learn.
In Lima Centro, you will find us at Plaza San Martin.
The tour begins by explaining Plaza San Martin, then we will head through the Jirón de la Unión where we will appreciate important buildings such as La Iglesia la Merced, to finally reach the Plaza de Armas and get to know its main buildings. We will continue to the House of Peruvian Literature, visit the San Francisco Church (where the catacombs are located), walk through one of the streets with the most beautiful architectures in Lima, and finally end our tour at the Parque de la Muralla.
The tour must have a minimum of 5 people.
Groups of more than 6 are NOT accepted. If you make 2 reservations and are a single group, you must make a commitment payment (12 USD per person).
If you do not agree with this, we kindly ask you not to book this tour.
#IMPORTANT
This is a free tour, like all walking tours around the world, we guides work independently covering our transportation and logistics (payment to the GurúWalk platform, among others), we will try to provide good company, therefore we expect to be well rewarded at the end of the tour. It is normal for guides to expect to receive between 18 USD (60 soles) and 35 USD (100 soles) per person, considering that these tours can cost up to 70 USD per person.
We look forward to seeing you, we are sure you will enjoy it.
On this free night tour of Lima, we'll discover the wonders of the Peruvian capital by night. You'll enjoy lit monuments and the famous Magic Water Circuit!
🏛️ City Tour of Historic Lima + Visit to the Catacombs
On this tour, we'll visit the most attractive and historically significant spots in Lima's historic center. Discover the City of Kings with a passionate local guide who will share interesting facts and anecdotes about the city of ceviche and pisco sour .
📍 Places we will visit on the tour:
- Gran Hotel Bolívar (we'll go in!)
We will visit this historic hotel that hosted great personalities of the 20th century and was one of the first to have an elevator in Lima. - San Martín Square (explanation)
One of Lima's most emblematic spaces, a symbol of Peruvian independence. - Jirón de la Unión
We will stroll along this traditional pedestrian street that connects Plaza San Martín with Plaza de Armas, full of architecture and history. - O'Higgins House (optional)
Colonial house where the liberator Bernardo O'Higgins lived, now a cultural center. - Church of La Merced (explanation + entrance)
A Baroque architectural gem with fascinating stories from the colonial era. - Plaza de Armas of Lima
We will observe and learn about:- The Cathedral of Lima
- The Archdiocese
- The Municipal Palace
- The Government Palace
- Post and Telegraph Office (explanation)
An iconic place with European-style architecture. - House of Peruvian Literature (explanation)
Former train station converted into a cultural center dedicated to Peruvian literature. - Church of Santo Domingo
We will see unique religious relics:- The skull of Saint Rose of Lima
- The skull of Saint Martin de Porres
- The crypt of Saint John Macias
- Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (explanation + entrance to the Catacombs)
We end the tour at this magnificent temple, where we will visit the famous Catacombs of Lima : underground passages that served as a cemetery during the colonial period and that hold thousands of human remains… a unique and history-filled experience! - We will have a Pisco Sour tasting at the end of the tour.
*** SUGGESTIONS ***
- If you are staying in Miraflores, we recommend leaving early as traffic in the city of Lima is very congested.
- Remember to bring water for the walk through Casa Aliaga.
- Bring water, a camera, and a strong desire to experience the Aliaga mansion.
*** IMPORTANT ***
- The suggested payment at the end of the tour is between $10-15 per person depending on your satisfaction.
- We do not accept group tips; all tips are per person.
- Look for the RED LIMA AMERICA TOURS polo shirt
- Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts. If you are unable to attend, please cancel in advance to avoid any misunderstandings.
Very important:
If you are unable to attend the tour, please cancel in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
Catacombs Price: 30 soles (payment made by the visitor).
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 10:00 a.m. or 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
🏳️🌈🍉
This is an anthropological reading of Lima. Classic and untold stories explained with great humor while walking through iconic streets led by our professional guides and storytellers.
We use history as a tool to go deeper into culture and social strata. Expect a critical deconstruction of official narratives, and an honest look at Peru beyond the postcard... And finally (with memory and pride), you will fall in love with Lima, the city of contrasts.
✨ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ✨
Your support through tips and reviews helps this project grow.
Quoting GuruWalk’s guidelines: “Free tours don’t have a fixed price. At the end, each participant contributes the amount they consider fair, based on their level of satisfaction. GuruWalk recommends between 60 soles and 170 soles per participant."
Our licensed tour guides are professional storytellers with years of experience.
We do not take you to tourist traps or museum-stores that you could easily visit on your own.
We do not accept massive groups.
We prioritize quality, real connection, and transparency over numbers.
This is a small-scale, high-impact experience.
No crowds. No rush. No checklist tourism.
Too good to be true?
Check out our long and passionate reviews on GuruWalk.
✨ If you’re not attending the tour, please cancel your booking as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Learn about the Pacific War between Peru and Chile and enjoy the best panoramic views of the city with this free tour of the district of Chorrillos.