About this experience
Come with us and get to know the most authentic, less touristy side of Lima during this half-day walking tour of the city's Chorrillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Enjoy visiting a real "fish town¨, a section of Chorillos that is home to a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby local market to sample some local peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Causa, Arroz con Mariscos(sea food paella), exotic peruvian fruits, snacks and more. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and modern art galleries.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 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
Lima Markets Guide
Plan a market visit in Lima with this practical comparison of Mercado N.º 1 de Surquillo, Mercado Central, and the Sunday Magdalena agricultural fair.
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.
Mercado Surquillo: How to Eat Your Way Through Lima's Best Market
Purple corn, fresh ají, anticucho carts, and the breakfast counters locals quietly love. A morning at Surquillo, decoded.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Peruvian dishes samples
- Hotel or Apartament pickup and drop-off (hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Itinerary and highlights
In our First stop, we explore the artesanal fish market of Chorrillos. There we will appreciate different kind of fish species from our coast and interact with the local fishermen. Then, we will walk by the dock in order to get the most stunning pictures of the area.
Our next stop is the colourful "Paradita market. There will taste the most exotic fruits of the three different natural regions of our country.
Here we will visit a local market where you could taste the flavours from the traditional street peruvian food: coast, andean and amazonian peruvian part. Getting to know all the history behind each flavour. Yummy!
Finally, our last stop is the cultural and bohemian district of Barranco, where we will be able to see the colours of Lima . See the famous 'Bajada de los Baños' walkway, the romantic 'Bridge of sighs' and enjoy a visit of one of the various local galleries which Barranco is famous for.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your local tour guide is going to be waiting for you in the middle of Kennedy Park if you don´t need the pick up, he will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people and local life.
- Pickup and drop-off to your Hotel or Apartment are included ONLY from the following Lima's districts: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, Downtown Lima (historical center), Chorrillos, Surquillo, San Borja, Santiago de Surco, Pueblo Libre, Jesus Maria, Magdalena del Mar, San Miguel, Rímac, Breña and Lince. If you are staying at another district or want to be picked up from the Airport of Lima or from Callao Port (Cruises), to go on tour with us, then a small fee has to be paid for the transportation (private transfer) due to distance. If so, further information will be sent to you after receiving your booking. Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- CHASKY XPEDITION
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
If you are staying at another district or want to be picked up from the Airport of Lima or from Callao Port (Cruises), to go on tour with us, then a small fee has to be paid for the transportation (private transfer) due to distance. If so, further information will be sent to you after receiving your booking.
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
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