What we do: We have a few different versions of this activity depending on your interests, they include some of the following attractions. In the main square, we can see the city's cathedral, built in the 16th century and resting place of the Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conquistador who led the Spanish conquest of Peru. On the adjascent side is the presidents residence and a short walk away is the church of San Francisco, where we can explore its quiet courtyards and eerie catacombs. also in the old city center is Casa de Aliaga, one of the longest continually habitated mansions in the city, since being constructed in 1536. The Huaca Pucllana is a precolombian pyramid which predates the city and acted as a sacred ceremony site back in the 5th AD century. The Larco museum is one of the worlds great private collections or historic artifacts. Housed in a lovely colonial mansion, the repository contains precolombian textiles, ceramics, gold and silver from Peru's long history.

What to bring: Sunny days tend to be restricted to the months of November through March, but rain is very rare at any time of year, so you should not need a jacket. Wear comfortable walking shoes as you will spend alot of time on your feet, some water and a camera.

What we do: Food tours in Lima are the perfect way to explore a city that has been declared the Worlds Leading Culinary Destination for the past seven years. Fall in love with Lima immediately on our proven gourmet routes that combine pleasant lima walking tours of charming districts and culinary experiences at award-winning Peruvian restaurants. We offer morning and evening versions of the tour.

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Morning tour (9:30am - 2:30pm): This Lima culinary tour takes you to exclusive restaurants, trendy districts, top must-see attractions and hands-on activities. Enjoy 5 stops spread between 3 districts (Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro) that include a visit to an organic, Peruvian coffee roasterie, a fruit tasting at a local market, have fun with a pisco tasting, hands-on cocktail and cebiche class with a professional chef, and end the day with a gourmet lunch and dessert at a top restaurant in Lima with views of pre-Incan ruins.

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Evening tour (4.30pm - 9:30pm): Enjoy the best of Lima in one evening with a Peru food tour: from a trendy beachfront cocktail demo at sunset, to gourmet Amazonian dishes and a secret jungle cooking lesson, see the sights and taste the flavors of Peru’s history and culture through its cuisine. Try exquisite local recipes below the stars amid illuminated pre-Incan ruins and pass through the bohemian streets of the Barranco district on a food walking tour in Lima. Hands-on, laid back and chic you’ll get a feel for a different side of the Peruvian capital.

What to bring: Firstly, do not have too much to eat before the tour starts. The tours are generally casual and although the tours don't include a lot of walking, you'll want to make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes as there are a few parts with cobblestone streets and little strolls through the city. Some of the restaurants we visit are quite high-end and therefore it would be preferable to avoid running shoes if possible, but not a requirement. The overall dress code would be something akin to business casual, but as long as you're comfortable, we're happy to have you on the tours.

What we do: A 45 minute drive south of the city takes us to the ruins of Pachacamac. First developed in the 2nd century, for over a 1300 years it was an important pilgrimage destination for many ancient civilizations from all over Peru. They came to see the deity of Pacha Kamaq, known as the creator of earth. In the site museum, we can see the totems depictinmg the god. Then we can walk along its ancient streets and climb to the top of its sun temple, in the form of an adobe pyramid.

What to bring: Rain is very rare around Lima, so you should not need a jacket. But you will need comfortable walking shoes to explore the ruins and perhaps a sun hat, particularly between December and March. Also water and a camera.