Lonely Planet Experiences: Lima Night Bites and Sights
Lima, Peru
From USD 68.00
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Lonely Planet Experiences: Lima Night Bites and Sights
Lima, Peru
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
There’s more to Lima than plazas and pisco sours. This is a city with a bohemian vibe, killer street food scene, and non-stop nightlife. Get a history lesson along with your cocktail as you explore the soul of the city and get off the beaten path to explore Lima’s hippest town - Barranco.
Experience the best travel stories for yourself. Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this city adventure hand-picked by the world's leading travel publisher. Lonely Planet Experiences powered by Urban Adventures bring stories to life in the best-loved cities around the globe.
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Highlights
- Indulge in iconic and delicious bites of Peruvian food
- Explore the bohemian Barranco of the 1940s as you visit one of most Hipster towns in the world.
- Try Peru's national drink, pisco, and some of its traditional and lesser known cocktails
- Wander along hidden and colourful streets
- Learn more about Peru and its cultural diversity
- Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- One bar you visit on your tour is a family-run business and one of the few older classic taverns in the Barranco neighborhood, dating back to 1936. Since it´s begining the bar has promoted cultural events in Lima like concerts, Peruvian documentaries, and independent movies. This bar also offers the mosf famous traditional Peruvian snacks and one of the best Peruvian beers.
- Another bar you vist on your tour also promotes cultutral events, as well as sponsors many local small bands in town.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
The Front Door of the Virgen Milagrosa Church, next to Miraflores City Hall in Kennedy Park.
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- Starting time: 7.00 PM
- Ending point:
Plaza Barranco. Pedro de Osma y Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau s/n Barranco
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, two cocktails made with Pisco, one beer, one dish of anticuchos (stewed meat), two picarones (small donuts)
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, drinks, tips / gratuities for your guide.
Well-known for its beautiful plazas and colonial buildings, as well as its ceviche and the famous Pisco Sour, Lima has a lot to offer. Tonight, we want to take you off the usual tourist trail and show you where the locals go for a good night out!
We will start in the neighbourhood of Miraflores in the center of Kennedy Park which has been a meeting point for Limeños for centuries. After a brief introduction to the city, we'll hop on public transport and make our way to the trendy Barranco area.
We chose Barranco as the district to explore for our Lima night tour because it’s awesome. This bohemian district is full of tradition and history, and is located only fifteen minutes from Miraflores. Barranco is also an ideal place to discover vintage Lima, offering colourful streets, small colonial squares, and an antique spirit that will capture your attention. Welcome to hipster town!
Immersed in the old colonial vibe with classical architecture all around us, we’ll wander Barranco in search of local flavours
We'll pass by the public library, the love-inspiring traditional bridge of sighs, romantic boulevards and great ocean views too. As this is an evening tour, we’ll be meandering and mixing with locals on their night out, keeping pace with them and living the local experience.
Time to eat! We’ll walk a few blocks away to a dynamic area well-known for its many local restaurants that serve up local delights such as anticuchos (beef hearts), picarones (small donuts), and other traditional Limeñan local food. You’ll become an expert in Peruvian snacks as you sample the most popular ones.
And the cherry on top of this Lima night tour will be our final stop in a vibrant local bar, where you can try our famous Pisco sour! Feel free to spend the rest of your evening in the atmospheric bar, where there’s often live music or cool local Limeños to chat with.
Your local guide will help you secure a taxi to get back to your hotel or to your next destination if you wish. Before you go, don't forget to ask for more tips on what else to see and do during your stay in Lima.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, two cocktails made with Pisco, one beer, one dish of anticuchos (stewed meat), two picarones (small donuts)
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, drinks, tips / gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Latin Americans can be very conscious of appearance so try to be casual but conservative in your dress. Outside of beach areas halter tops and very short shorts should not be worn. When visiting churches or religious sites shoulders and knees should be covered.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: Due to Peruvian tax regulations, you must bring your original passport and Andean immigration card along with you on the tour. If you do not have these, you will be charged a tax of USD 15. Cancellations more than 2 days before departure will receive a full refund. Cancellations within this period attract a 100% cancellation fee. Your guide can help you organise a taxi back to your hotel.
Child Policy: Children under 18 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +51 994 688 552
Email address: info@limaurbanadventures.com
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