13 Walking Tours in Lima, Compared

1.Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,508 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Explore Lima’s historic center on a small-group walk with San Francisco catacombs, colonial landmarks, hotel transport, and local treats.

“This was a most enjoyable tour of Lima, areas that you would not usually see. Our Guide Maverick was most informative and patient when we wanted to spend a bit more time somewhere. Our driver Marcus was also very helpful. Maverick gave us excellent recommendations for restaurants. I would thoroughly recommend.”

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2.Food & Art: Lima Colors and Flavors Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $52

Explore Lima’s Chorrillos markets and Barranco art scene with local snacks, fresh fruit, hotel pickup, and a small-group guide.

“This was a great way to get an introduction to Lima and the real Peru! So much great food to try while exploring a variety of cool locations, including some classic tourist highlights. Gabby was a fantastic guide, really warm and welcoming, and very generous with sharing her stories and experiences. Would absolutely recommend to any friends visiting Lima! Don't eat beforehand though, there's lots to taste.”

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3.Walking Tour in the Barranco Lima

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Review of Barranco’s 2-hour Lima walking tour, with murals, galleries, Bridge of Sights, local stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“I would give zero stars is that option was available - complete no show and no response to any messages or calls. Took my money, confirmed booking but never showed up. I have raised a complaint with Viator. Unprofessional and wasted out entire evening. Avoid this tour.”

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4.Miraflores Trending Flavors Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Taste Lima on foot with coffee, chicharrones, ceviche, pisco, market fruit, desserts, and local stories in this four-hour Miraflores tour.

“Jimena mg tour guide was amazing. She new her stuff and we hav wonderful conversations as we walked from place to place. She knew a lot of the history and provided her view which made the experience much better. The tour was nothing I was expecting in a good way. Had some wonderful food and I particularly loved the visit to the market in which I tried wonderful fruits and an amazing Ceviche. Thanks a Jimena. We”

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5.Lima Walking Tour: Historic Center, Market & Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Review of Lima’s 3-hour-45-minute walking tour through Plaza de Armas, Central Market, Jirón de la Unión, and San Francisco catacombs.

“Very good. A great mix of history, architecture, and a bit of contemporary life.”

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6.City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

See Lima from an open-top bus, walk the UNESCO-listed center, and explore San Francisco’s historic catacombs in four hours.

“Comunicación más con el guía,, quizás especificar más en el tour que incluye ,,”

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7.City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $38

Explore Lima’s historic center, Plaza Mayor, Jirón de la Unión, San Francisco Monastery, and catacombs with hotel pickup.

“The tour was the best we’ve had in all of Perú. Pamela was exceptionally prepared, professional, and extremely kind. It was a great introduction to this beautiful country and when I return I will definitely book it again with Pamela. We had great conversations about the differences and similarities of our countries and it felt like a personalized tour.”

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8.Flavors and Tradition Walking Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Taste Lima from coffee to pisco on a four-hour walking tour through Chinatown, Mercado Central, Plaza Mayor, and historic taverns.

“Excellent tour! I happened to be the only one who booked the tour and Miguel made kr extremely interesting”

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9.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $35

Review of Lima’s private custom walking tour: flexible routes, local insight, hotel pickup, public transport, and practical value at $35.

“The tour was pretty amazing. Really had fun. Our tour guide wasnt only informative but was also very thoughtful of very one in the group”

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10.Historical Center Guided Walking Tour for free

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $2Best value

Explore Lima’s old town on a two-hour private walk with Inca mummy sites, movie locations, fire stories, and a low-cost tip-based format.

“Ha sido el mejor tour que hemos tomado en Perú. A mi familia le encantó y me felicitaron por la elección. Cono también quedaron encantados con nuestro guia profesional de nombre Marco, quien ahora esta invitado a nuestra casa en España. Todo ha sido muy formidable, gran experiencia en Lima porque hemos empezado con Lima clásica pero después hicimos otros tours diferentes de la ciudad de Lima con ellos.”

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11.Barranco Walking Tour – Street Art & Photo Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $2

Explore Barranco’s murals, Bridge of Sighs, Bajada de Baños, and oceanfront views on a practical two-hour Lima walking tour.

“Excelente atención, me encantó y a mis hijos también. Lo recomiendo.”

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12.LIMA WALKING TOUR CATACOMBS FROM MIRAFLORES, HISTORICAL CENTER, WINES+BUS

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews

Explore Lima from Miraflores by local bus, walk the historic center, enter San Francisco Catacombs, and taste Peruvian wine and pisco.

“Fabio was an amazing tour guide, we learned so much and had so much fun through out. Highly recommend this experience!”

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13.Miraflores and Barranco Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Walk Lima’s Miraflores and Barranco, see ocean views, street art, Dedalo, the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy a free local beer.

“We did our tour with Jhony, and enjoyed every minute of it. Tour is well paced, you will see two neighbourhoods, i think perfect balance of walking/stops. Johny is very knowledgeable and answered a lot of questions, not always related to the tour itself - very appreciated! And he is also a very nice person to just chat and hang out with so time we spent on the tour was super pleasant and enjoyable. This was literally our first activity after arriving in Lima and served as great introduction, also Miraflores and Barranco are quite relaxed and calmer than city center to was nice to start with that before entering…”

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