Explore the center of Lima and visit one of the most traditional taverns in the city. You can sample some highlights of Peruvian gastronomy as you wander around the famous central market.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore one of the biggest commercial areas in Lima and Chinatown
- Visit Lima's Plaza Mayor, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Taste Peru's gastronomy and traditional flavors
- Move around the city like a local, using public transportation
- Stroll around the Mercado Central
Full description
Your tour will begin the right way, with a morning coffee to be at “Terrua” coffee shop with a brief explanation about the coffee in Peru. Following coffee experience, it will be time to voyage to the city center using the “Metropolitano”, which will provide you with a fun experience of Lima's public transportation.
At the city center, you will begin your walk at Mercado Central and China Town, to try different bites of the Peruvian-Chinese gastronomy. If you are thirsty, a “Chicha Morada” is also included on this tour.
After the “Mercado Central”, your tour will continue around Congress Palace, an old building from the first years of the Peruvian Republic. You can finish the walk around San Francisco church to try some “churros”, as well as come Causa or Papa Rellena with a traditional Pisco Sour at the Cordano Tavern. This tavern is one of the most traditional places surrounding Government Palace, and is more than 100 years old.
Includes
- A local bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
- Coffee, appetizers, causa or papa a la huancaina, pisco sour, and dessert
- Public transportation ticket
- Meals or personal expenses not mentioned
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Terrua Coffee Shop Address: Pasaje Tello 163, Miraflores. Lima. Perú
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
Not allowed
- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- Be sure to use sunscreen and/or wear a hat for protection from the sun
- Bring local currency in case you want to buy a souvenir
- Bring a bottle of water
