Lonely Planet Experiences: Small Group or Private Lima Discovery Tour

Greet your guide at a central Lima location to begin your cultural tour into the city’s historical heart. Wander the famous pedestrian avenue of Jiron de la Union as you learn a few simple Spanish phrases from your informative guide.

Stop to absorb the colonial charm of the San Pedro de Lima Church, marveling at the impressive bell tower as you learn about the history of the sacred 17th century structure. Continue to the vibrant and colorful market and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere; follow your guide past stalls bursting with exotic fruits and fresh vegetables and discover sizzling local dishes.

Next, venture to the legendary Monasterio San Francisco to explore the subterranean catacombs that connect the spiritual structure the other churches in the city. Enjoy a refreshing rest with a glass of traditional pisco sour in a bar that claims to have invented the iconic national beverage, using your newly learnt phrases to greet locals.

Conclude the tour at the ambient Plaza de Armas, continuing to explore Lima independently if you desire. Your guide is happy to provide assistance in getting back to your hotel in Lima.

Get your hands on the blueprint to modern Peruvian life on this Lima tour that puts you in the shoes of locals. Admire the colonial balconies, visit San Francisco Convent and the Catacombs, hit the local market and see the great variety of fruits and vegetables reflecting the rich biodiversity of Perú and try the best Pisco Sour in town! Our National drink

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Maximum group size is 12 people
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
Your guide can help you organise a taxi back to your hotel.
Cancellations more than 24 hours before departure will receive a full refund. Cancellations within this period attract a 100% cancellation fee
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Here in Lima, a city of more than 10 million inhabitants, traffic becomes a big problem. But on this tour, you'll be riding public transportation that runs on natural gas and has a dedicated lane. This saves a lot of time while helping the environment in a city with as much pollution as Lima.
You will visit the local Central Market where you can try the best seasonal fruits in the area, right from local producers.
You finish the tour with a pisco sour, Peru's national drink, at a local bar that has the reputation of preparing one of the best pisco sours in the city. The bar is eco-friendly and they don't sell plastic bottles or use straws.
Effective Sept 1, 2021, travellers 18+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Children 6-17 must present a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted maximum 72 hours prior, proof of recovery dated up to 9 months or proof of vaccination.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers