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Historic Lima Free Tour

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Run by a local guide · Joan Manuel Lozano

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join our wonderful tour of Lima's historic center to uncover the history, learn the legends and hear the incredible stories of this remarkable city with proud local guides.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Lima
Meeting Point
Hotel Bolivar - Plaza San Martin
Provider
Joan Manuel Lozano

Description

Make the most of your time in the Capital of Peru, knowing its rich history and touring the magical streets of the Historic Center of the city.
We will visit:
San Martin Plaza
La Merced Church
Government Palace
Lima Cathedral
Casa O'Higgins
Old Train Station
See Guard Change
San Francisco Church (Catacumbas)
Parque de la Muralla
Free Pisco Tasting (Opcional)

Includes

  • Plaza San Martín
  • Iglesia de La Merced
  • Cathedral of Lima
  • Casa O'Higgins - PUCP
  • Government Palace of Peru
  • Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima
  • Casa de la Literatura Peruana
  • Lima Main Square

Meeting Point

Hotel Bolivar - Plaza San Martin

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Traveler reviews

291 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Outstanding Tour of Historical Lima

The Historic Lima tour was exceptional. Jose was fun, friendly, and incredibly informative, bringing the city’s history and culture to life with great energy. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommended.

Lee Norris · October 2026

★★★★★ Incredible Free Walking Tour of Historic Lima!

I had an amazing experience on this free walking tour of Lima's historic center. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging, bringing the city's rich history to life with fascinating stories and insights. Every stop was interesting, from the beautiful Plaza Mayor to the stunning colonial architecture and hidden corners that I would never have discovered on my own. The tour was very well organized, balanced history with local culture, and included great recommendations for food, museums, and other places to visit in Lima. I learned so much about Peru's history while having a lot of fun at the same time. What impressed me the most was the guide's enthusiasm and willingness to answer every question. It truly felt like exploring the city with a local friend. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Lima, especially on their first day in the city. It's one of the best walking tours I've ever taken and definitely a highlight of my trip to Peru! ????????✨

Andre Valente · July 2026

Informative and balanced experience

Jose was a great guide, who took us around the historic district of Lima. The tour was informative, but not boring - well balanced. Recommend!

Andrej Jemeljanov · July 2026

Great tour

Jose was knowledgeable and gave us a good overview of each site

DesiSingleMingle Matchmaking · June 2026

José Was Brilliant

We’ve started doing a Free Walking tour in every city we visit, and José’s tour was easily one of the best. All of his knowledge on the area was so clearly conveyed, he had incredible enthusiasm for every topic, and I don’t think there is a question he can’t answer (or at least try his best). This was the first tour we’ve had where the guide showed us images on his iPad to aid the information he spoke, and I feel it worked very well. From food recommendations to the country’s history, this tour had so much to offer! We would definitely recommend his tour to every one we know who visits Lima.

Olivia Hyde · May 2026

Gracias paju

5⭐️

titus martin von elm · May 2026

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How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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