Lima Free Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in Lima's lively atmosphere and discover its most iconic monuments by exploring the beautiful historic centre on this walking tour with an expert local guide.

Free Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet in the city centre to start our free tour of Lima. Time to walk through the streets of the Peruvian capital with a local guide and visit its most emblematic monuments!

We'll visit San Martín Square, and, together with the guide, we'll walk along the most famous street of the historical centre called Jirón de la Unión to enjoy the beautiful architecture of Lima and its most iconic monuments.

As we continue our tour, we'll visit its most impressive monuments, such as Plaza de Armas, the Governmental Palace, and the Cathedral of Lima. During this time, you'll learn all about the history of this capital city, founded by the Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535.

Afterwards, we'll explain the importance of Peruvian cuisine, and we'll give you recommendations to try the best typical dishes in Lima. We'll also tell you about the church of San Francisco, the history of the catacombs, and how Lima was a fortified city for some 300 years.

After between 2 and 2.5 hours of walking through the historic centre, we'll finish our free tour of Lima in the center of the city.

Itinerary Order

Please note that, for organisational reasons, the order of the itinerary may vary.

Group Size

Our free tour doesn't accept reservations for more than 6 people. If you're a group of more than 6, we recommend booking a private tour of Lima.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will meet your guide in the city centre at the designated time to start the free tour of Lima. The tour lasts between 2 to 2.5 hours, during which you will explore significant landmarks including San Martín Square, Plaza de Armas, the Governmental Palace, and the Cathedral of Lima. Each site comes with a briefing on its historical relevance, along with insights into Peruvian culture and cuisine.

Included

• Expert local guide
• Walking tour through the historic centre

Not Included

• Food and beverages
• Gratuities

Meeting Point

The meeting point is established in the city centre. Specific location details will be provided upon confirmation of your participation in the tour.