Best free walking tour Lima historic center

Discover the secrets of Lima history by joining our free walking tour Lima in English, guided by 100% licensed, expert, and local Tour Guides, we will walk through the entire historic center of the old capital of the viceroyalty of Peru. The city of Lima is also known as the “City of the Kings” or the gastronomic capital of South America — book your free tour today and discover much more about this unmissable city.

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Operation of this tour:
Book now! — we are operating all free tours in Lima in English and Spanish from Monday to Saturday (No Sundays), July 28, August 30, and January 1. We accept last-minute reservations, we have rooms. If you book your free tour beforehand, that is even much better. We have morning and afternoon meet-up times.

Este tour es exclusivamente para turistas extranjeros. Si eres peruano reserva el city tour de Lima.

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Jiron de la Union street

The most famous colonial and republican street in Lima.

Bernardo O’Higgins house — exterior visit
Eugene Courret’s photographic studio — exterior visit

The first studio of photography in Peru.

Post and Telegraph building — exterior visit
Osambela house (optional) — exterior visit
Santo Domingo Church — interior visit

Interior visit of the main nave.

Plaza de Armas
  • The Presidential Palace — exterior visit
  • The Cathedral — exterior visit
  • City Hall Palace — exterior visit
  • The water fountain of the colonial period — kilometer zero
Changing of the Guard — optional
  • Event time: About 12 noon (not always)
  • It doesn’t always happen due to the political instability
  • We will do our best to stop by
  • We don’t warranty that you will see it
  • There is no changing of guard in the afternoon, then book the morning free tour
Cordano bar — optional

The oldest and most traditional bar founded on January 13, 1905.

House of Peruvian Literature — interior visit

Old train station.

Pisco tasting — optional

Quick tasting of Peru’s national drink.

Colonial city wall Park
Church of San Francisco — exterior visit
Tour ending place
  • This tour ends next to the Plaza de Armas de Lima in the historic center.
    • If you book the free tour for the morning schedule, your tour ends at 1:15pm approx.
    • If you book the free tour for the afternoon schedule, your tour ends at 5pm approx.
  • The tour does not end in Miraflores.
  • If you wish to return to Miraflores or Barranco but you’re not sure how, just ask your guide for assistance.

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    5 star ratingIncreíble tour y guía increíble! Hicimos dos tours mientras estábamos en Lima con Alfredo, que era simplemente genial! Historias súper atractivas y muy bien informadas sobre la ciudad, su cultura e historia. Nuestro primer tour fue a Huaca Pucllana y San Isidro donde Alfredo compartió la historia de la antigua pirámide en Miraflores, el bosque de olivos, y mucho más. Nuestro segundo tour fue a Barranca, donde Alfredo nos mostró los murales y el arte bohemio - paisaje de este distrito junto con los acantilados de Barranca. Simplemente impresionante! Alfredo era súper comunicativo e hizo que navegar por la ciudad fuera fácil, lo que apreciamos ya que esta era nuestra primera vez aquí. Recomiendo encarecidamente estos dos tours! Gracias, Alfredo.
    500kimb2018 Avatar
    500kimb2018
    4/29/2025
    5 star ratingExperiencia increible Realicé un tour en Cusco y fue una experiencia increíble. Muy completo e interesante, el guía nos resolvió todas nuestras dudas y fue muy amable. Lo recomiendo!
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    Companion55665177317
    1/29/2025
    5 star ratingGenial ☺️ Jhon ha sido un guía genial, ha explicado todo con mucho detalle y paciencia. Lo recomiendo 100%. Ha sido una visita muy completa por el centro de Cuzco
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    Marta
    12/06/2024

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