Free Night Tour of Lima: History, Squares, and Traditional Flavors
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Explore Lima at night on a magical tour of its Historic Center. Stroll through illuminated squares and unique spots, and savor the city’s finest traditional cuisine. At the end of the tour, you can show your appreciation for the guide with a tip.
The experience begins at the Gran Hotel Bolívar, where you’ll learn about part of its history and tour its main areas. You’ll then continue on to Plaza San Martín, which is illuminated at night and surrounded by historic architecture.
You’ll walk along Jirón de la Unión until you reach Lima’s Plaza Mayor, where you can admire the exterior of the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Archbishop’s Palace. Afterward, you’ll visit the Chabuca Granda cultural space, the perfect spot to enjoy the nightlife and sample traditional desserts on your own.
The tour continues to the historic Bar Cordano and ends in front of the Convent of San Francisco, where you’ll learn about its colonial significance from the outside. All drinks and food are optional and not included. At the end, you may voluntarily show your appreciation for the guide’s work with a contribution.
The experience concludes with a delicious tasting of pisco and Pisco Sour. This tour operates on a tip-based system: at the end, each participant is free to decide how much to contribute based on their experience. The suggested tip is S/ 50 or USD 15 per person, in recognition of our guide’s service and dedication.
Meeting point
Gran Hotel Bolívar
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Usual start times
- 18:00 (Lima time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Gran Hotel Bolívar. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish and English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:00. Times are local to Lima.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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