About this experience
Discover Lima in a different way in this gastronomic and cultural experience that combines history, traditional flavors and the most emblematic places of the city.
During the tour we will visit the Historic Center of Lima, the famous Catacombs of San Francisco and the Miraflores district, while tasting different products and typical Peruvian dishes throughout the experience.
We will start by exploring a traditional local market where you can taste exotic fruits from Peru. Then we will walk the main streets and squares of the Historic Center while we know the colonial history of Lima and taste the traditional Liman churros.
The experience continues with the visit to the Catacombs of San Francisco and then we will enjoy a typical Peruvian lunch in a traditional restaurant in the Historic Center, with options of marine food, Creole dishes.
Finally, we will taste the traditional Lima spices before returning to Miraflores.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr–6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Walking the Historic Center: A Two-Hour Route Through Old Lima
Plaza Mayor, San Francisco's catacombs, and the wooden balconies of Casa Aliaga — a tight loop that respects the heat and the lunch hour.
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance to the Museum and Catacombs of San Francisco
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
You'll tour the modern Miraflores district, admiring its waterfront parks and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. You'll pass by the famous Parque del Amor and the boardwalk, where your guide will explain the history and transformation of this iconic Lima neighborhood. You'll have time to take panoramic photos and enjoy the local atmosphere.
FRUIT TASTING : Enjoy an authentic experience visiting a traditional market in Lima. Here you can get to know local products, interact with the everyday environment of the city and taste a selection of exotic fruits from Peru.
A different stop that complements the historical tour with a local gastronomic experience.
Your guide will escort you through the iconic Plaza San Martín, one of Lima's most important squares, surrounded by elegant Republican buildings. Here you'll learn about Peru's independence and the history behind the equestrian monument to the liberator José de San Martín.
TIPICO DESSERT (CHURRO) AND PISCO SOUR WORKSHOP : Stop to sample the classic Limón churros inspired by the Spanish colonial era and you can also live the experience of watching the preparation of the typical drink (pisco sour).
Your certified guide will lead you through Plaza de Armas, Lima's historic center, pointing out the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the elegant wooden balconies surrounding the square. You'll learn the stories of the city's founding and the key events celebrated here, while having time to take photographs of the iconic colonial architectural complex.
Enter the fascinating San Francisco Convent Museum and explore its impressive cloisters, the old library with thousands of colonial volumes, and the impressive underground catacombs. With clear and enriching explanations, you'll learn about Lima's Baroque architecture and discover skeletal remains symbolically arranged in one of South America's most mysterious and haunting spaces.
LUNCH WITH 3 DIFFERENT DISHES SERVED IN ONE DISH AND TYPICAL PERUVIAN DRINK (CHICHA MORADA) : We will enjoy one of the most representative lunches of Peruvian gastronomy: a delicious Marine Trio served in one dish, combining ceviche, rice with seafood and fish chicharrón. The experience will be accompanied by the traditional Chicha Morada, one of the most emblematic and popular drinks in Peru.
Return to selected hotels.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will pick you up at the hotel "JW MARRIOT"
- “The guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby.”
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Lima View Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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