Things to Do in Lima
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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 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.
🏳️🌈🍉 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.
We are LIMA DESTROY TOURS! Our guides have over 15 years of experience in the tourism field.
This experience is made for curious travelers who seek meaning and connection. NOT for tourists chasing checklists.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
This is NOT another Street Art Tour for Instagram, this is a fun and insightful walk through beautiful streets, breaking historical myths, and focusing our experience on untold topics and some controversial topics being shared in a deep academic and fun storytelling way.
NO wasting time on buses, nor shopping "museums", nor gringo souvenirs or any other kind of comission business behind.
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✨ TIPS ✨
Tips are based according to your personal level of satisfaction. Still, if you think this tour and the information given is beyond your expectations, we suggest a fair basic tip of 60 soles per person.
1. All of us - the tour guides - are locals and professionals with 3 to 5 years of education at University.
50% of your tip goes to the guide, and the other 50% to the company (Lima Destroy Tours), the agency will cover the GuruWalk platform fee per person and other logistical expenses. Remember that here guides have no salary.
2. We never cancel tours for a matter of group size, even if there’s only one person booked.
We always deliver a fantastic experience, no matter the group size.
However, if we ever cancel, it is really because we couldn't make it, and we will prove it if you ask for.
3. Things we DO NOT do:
We do not take you to or recommend any tourist trap or any museum-store that you could easily visit on your own.
We do not accept massive groups.
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Barranco is considered the Bohemian, Artistic, and Cultural district, and we will share history, culture, and art in this tour.
The route will start at the Central Park of Barranco where we will learn about all its surroundings, then we will visit the Jade Rivera Gallery (Renowned Muralist). Along the way, we will observe the republican architecture with a Spanish touch in the buildings, the artistic part will be observed by interpreting the Murals that make Barranco very picturesque. We will reach the Bridge of Sighs where we will have the opportunity to make a wish. Finally, after a few minutes, we will arrive at the Sousa Viewpoint from where we will appreciate the entire Lima coast.
Places to visit:
Murals of Peruvian activities and customs
Descent of the baths
Jade Rivera Mural
Bridge of Sighs
Chapel of Barranco
Sousa Viewpoint
Jade Rivera Gallery (Renowned Muralist)
Criolla Identity Mural
Don't miss this unforgettable experience, we are waiting for you, promised to learn and have fun, don't miss it.
The tour must have a minimum of 5 people.
Groups of more than 6 people are not accepted. If two different reservations are made and they are a single group, they will have to pay in advance (12 USD per person).
If you do not agree with this, we kindly ask you not to book this tour.
In case you cannot contact the Guide, you will find a Starbucks with internet in front of the park.
#IMPORTANT
This is a free tour, 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. It is normal for guides to expect to receive between 18 USD (60 soles) and 30 USD (100 soles) per person, considering that these tours usually cost up to 70 USD per person.
We promise you will like it.
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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 (10 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 15 USD (60 soles) and 30 USD (100 soles) per person, considering that these tours can cost up to 60 USD per person.
We promise you will like it.
🏛️ Itinerary of the Free Tour of the Historic Center of Lima
📍 Meeting point: Hotel Bolívar (Plaza San Martín)
🕙 Morning schedule: 10:00 am
🕓 Afternoon schedule: 4:20 pm
Once all participants have gathered in front of the iconic Hotel Bolívar , we will begin our walking tour of Lima's historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO .
📌 What places will you visit?
- San Martín Square
Inaugurated in 1921 to commemorate the centennial of Peru's independence, it is one of the city's most elegant squares, surrounded by majestic neocolonial buildings and presided over by the equestrian statue of the liberator Don José de San Martín. - Union Street
A former aristocratic boulevard now a pedestrian street. Along the way, you'll discover period architectural details, historic cafes, and anecdotes that shaped Lima's social life during the 20th century. - Lima's Plaza de Armas
The political and religious center since the city's founding in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro. Here you can admire the impressive monumental complex from a panoramic view:- Lima Cathedral (exterior facade): symbol of colonial religious power.
- Government Palace : official residence of the President of Peru.
- Municipal Palace of Lima : headquarters of the Metropolitan Municipality.
- Church of Santo Domingo (exterior view)
One of the oldest temples in Lima, famous for housing the remains of Saint Rose of Lima and Saint Martin de Porres , patron saints of America. - House of Peruvian Literature
A former train station transformed into a cultural center dedicated to honoring Peruvian writers and the country's literary heritage. We'll explore its elegant early 20th-century architecture. - Church and Convent of San Francisco (facade)
We conclude the tour in front of this magnificent colonial complex, renowned for its Lima-style baroque architecture, its historic library, and its famous catacombs (we do not enter on this tour).
🔎 Important: The entire tour is outdoors. Monuments are not accessible.
📲 You will receive the guide's name and contact information via WhatsApp the day before the tour.
❗ If you cannot attend, please let us know in advance.
Free Tour of Lima's Historic Center: History and Culture
At the agreed time, we will meet at the meeting point of your choice:
- Miraflores (Meeting Point – No Tour): 9:00 AM | 10:15 AM | 3:30 PM
- Downtown Lima (Tour Start): 10:00 AM | 11:20 AM | 4:20 PM
If you're in Miraflores , our team will help you get around like a local using the Metropolitano, a fast and affordable bus (S/3.20 or $1) . However, this transportation is often very crowded and may take longer than expected to board. If you prefer more convenience, you can go directly to the second meeting point in downtown Lima, where the tour will begin.
If you decide to take a taxi or private transportation, the approximate cost from Miraflores to the center is S/40 – S/50 ($12 – $15).
What will you discover on this tour?
We start at Plaza San Martín , one of Lima's most emblematic spaces, and walk along the historic Jirón de la Unión towards Plaza de Armas .
From there, we will have a panoramic view of the imposing Lima Cathedral , the Government Palace , the Municipal Palace and other colonial icons that surround the heart of the historic center.
We'll continue to Santo Domingo Church , famous for housing the remains of Saint Rose and Saint Martin de Porres, and then on to the House of Peruvian Literature , located in a former train station. We'll end with an exterior view of the Church and Convent of San Francisco , famous for its architecture and catacombs (not included in this tour).
📲 The day before the tour, we'll send you the guide's name and contact information via WhatsApp.
❗ If you cannot attend, please let us know in advance so as not to affect the group.
Join us for a journey through Lima's colonial past on a tour filled with history, culture, and unforgettable views. We look forward to seeing you!
PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION.
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.
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).
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.