Essential Free Tour Lima

2-2.5 Hours
4.75
2-2.5 Hours

Essential Free Tour Lima

  • Discover the Cathedral of Lima, one of the most emblematic buildings in Peru.
  • Walk through narrow streets with colorful colonial houses and beautiful baroque churches.
  • Feel the bustling local life in the majestic Main Square, the social epicenter of the city.
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These are some of the features your tour might include, but please bear in mind that every guide create their unique itinerary to provide the best possible experience.

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Where does the tour start?
You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.

Latest reviews

26/11/23
What a great way to spend a day in Lima ! Manuel was a great kind knowledgeable tour guide. His English was very good and we really enjoyed our tour!
Amanda
05/09/23
Awesome tour! Thank you Manuel
Ryan
11/07/23
Isabel is a really good tour guide. She knows a lot about Lima, her English is very good and she has a lovely personality. I enjoyed the tour a lot!
Elise
15/02/24
Aprendí muchas cosas con Valeria. Fue una actividad muy divertida. Un pareja que vino con nosotros tuvo la gentileza de darnos una botella de agua fresca.
Ramiro
14/11/23
Todo bien y bien guiado.
Jorge Luis
14/08/23
Maravilloso! El free tour por Lima, dirigido por el maravilloso Christopher, resultó verdaderamente excepcional. Desde el instante en que nos encontramos en el punto de encuentro, su entusiasmo y profundo saber captaron mi atención por completo. A lo largo de todo el recorrido, su apasionada entrega hacia la historia y la cultura de Lima se hizo palpable, transmitiendo a cada momento el mismo un entusiasmo contagioso. Caminar por las calles de Lima en compañía de Christopher fue como contar con un amigo local dispuesto a compartir los secretos mejor guardados de la ciudad. En cada parada, desentrañaba historias cautivadoras y su narrativa envolvente me hacía sentir como si estuviera viajando en el tiempo. Los monumentos históricos cobraban vida a través de sus relatos, y cada rincón de la ciudad se convertía en una ventana hacia su pasado y su presente vibrantes. Por supuesto, el momento cumbre fue la cata de pisco, una experiencia que superó cualquier expectativa. Christopher me inmersió en el fascinante universo del pisco de manera inolvidable. Aprendí acerca de los métodos de destilación, los variados tipos de pisco y cómo maridarlo con exquisiteces culinarias. Fue una oportunidad única para regocijarme los sentidos y profundizar en la riqueza cultural de Lima. En definitiva, el free tour por Lima con Christopher como guía fue un auténtico privilegio. No solo exploré los puntos más emblemáticos de la ciudad, sino que también obtuve una perspectiva íntima y genuina que solo un guía local apasionado puede brindar. Si buscas una experiencia enriquecedora y emocionante en Lima, recomiendo ampliamente este tour y la compañía de Christopher.
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Are you planning your next trip to South America and, specifically, Lima? Then make sure to book the best tour to get the perfect introduction to the amazing and ancient capital of Peru. Join the entertaining Essential Free Tour of Lima and make the most of your trip in just a few hours, walking with a group of international travelers and a charming guide. You will discover a city that crosses the traditional, the colonial and the pre-Hispanic through the eyes of a local. As you stroll along the charming, cobbled streets of the historical center of Lima, your guide will explain the interesting stories behind colorful churches dating back hundreds of years, as well as splendorous baroque buildings. You will fall in love with the city that was the capital of the South American continent for over two centuries!

As you stroll along Lima’s old town, you will find some of the best examples of Baroque buildings on the planet, such as the incomparable Cathedral, or the palaces where the Spanish noblemen used to live, some of which were even constructed in an Arabesque style known as Mudejar. Not far from the Main Square, you will also learn about the life and legacy of the Republic of Peru’s most important and longest-standing president, Augusto Seguia, the man who brought modernity to the capital together with the “Beaux Arts” architecture. Marvel at San Martin Square, and hear the story of the emancipation of Peru under the statue of the Argentinean ‘libertador’ José de San Martín. Admire the House of Peruvian Literature, and the old Desamparados train station, which is one of the best examples of architecture in South America.

However, the city didn’t start with the Spanish! Only in Lima can one find up to 300 archaeological sites. Along the Essential Lima Free Tour, you will also hear about the ancient civilizations which inhabited the area before the arrival of the Europeans, when the Incas ruled a great empire. If you want to know more, ask your guide about the BCRP Museum, where you will find a wonderful pre-Hispanic art collection. And, of course, Lima is a capital famous not only for its past history, but also for its exotic gastronomy and cultural diversity. Like many Latin American capitals, the mix, the flavor, the music, the dance and the colors are the elements that define this tourist destination. That’s why you will leave the tour with the very best tips and recommendations for what to eat, where to go and what to do in Lima!

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