History walks in Lima
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £30 to £57 per person. 3 of 5 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Lima Walking Tour Historic Center and Pisco Sour | 4.5 hours | Private | £30 | 4.9 (178) |
| Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £53 | 4.9 (1,035) |
| Lima: Food and Historic Center Tour with 12 Tastings | 4.5 hours | Up to 15 | £57 | 5.0 (228) |
| Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting | 3.5 hours | Up to 15 | £54 | 4.9 (150) |
| Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery | 3.8 hours | Up to 12 | £37 | 4.8 (103) |
Evening Lima Walking Tour Historic Center and Pisco Sour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening walk through Lima's historic centre, with the San Francisco catacombs, Plaza Mayor and a pisco sour. Tour details: Evening Lima Walking Tour Historic Center and Pisco Sour
Guided in English, Spanish
From £30Free cancellation
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Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Lima's historic centre, with street food, a market and old-fashioned eateries. Tour details: Street Food, Market & Old Eateries Tour in Lima's Historic Center
Guided in English
From £53Free cancellation
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Lima: Food and Historic Center Tour with 12 Tastings (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk that starts in Lima's local markets with 12 tastings and ends among the monuments of the historic centre. Tour details: Lima: Food and Historic Center Tour with 12 Tastings
Guided in English, Spanish
From £57Free cancellation
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Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through Lima's local markets and neighbourhoods, tasting dishes from the coast, Andes and jungle, with exotic fruit. Tour details: Food History + Local Markets Tour & Fruit Tasting
Guided in English, Portuguese, Spanish
From £54Free cancellation
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Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Lima's historic centre and its colonial balconies, with a market and the San Francisco monastery. Tour details: Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery
Guided in English
From £37Free cancellation
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