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Lima Downtown: Hustle & Reality - From Ancestral to Urban

By Forbidden Tours Peru
Free cancellation available
Price is P 879 per adult
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  • 3h
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Overview

  • This is not a typical Lima tour — there’s nothing like it in town right now, based on our research.

  • Step off the beaten path into the real city, where Lima’s economy, daily hustle, and social layers come alive.

  • Explore markets, streets, and historic squares while actively participating in everyday work.

  • Learn how the informal economy drives 80% of life in Peru.

  • Beyond food and sights, uncover the roots of society, politics, colonization, and culture.

  • See both the challenges and ingenuity that shape the country.

  • From ancestral drinks to secret historical spots, experience Lima as it truly is — dynamic, complex, and full of opportunities.

  • Fun, interactive, and eye-opening, for travelers who want more than the usual tourist centers: the reality, rhythm, and stories of a living city await.

IMPORTANT:

The 15 USD fee only ensures your slot in a daily 6 slots.

We work on tip-only basis.

At the end of the tour, gratuities are well accepted.

Activity location
  • MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
    • Av. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco. L04
    • Lima, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
    • 1511 Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau
    • 15063, Barranco, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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Lima Downtown: Hustle & Reality - From Ancestral to Urban
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
P 878.78 x 1 AdultP 878.78
Total
Price is P 878.78
Lima Downtown: Hustle & Reality - From Ancestral to Urban
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
P 2,050.48 x 1 AdultP 2,050.48
Total
Price is P 2,050.48

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Business set up trainning, spot products on demand, set a budget, learn to sell peruvian style.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional AI enhance video and drone flights, we send it to you after the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Informal Job Oportunity Coach, who will facilitate your informal job acquisition.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional intearction with vendors, get to sell, cook, promote or even dance for a living.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Tour Guide - Vernacular english, and no, is not a walking enciclopedia.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    The 15 USD fee only ensures your slot in a daily 6 slots. We work on tip-only basis.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and food not included, you pay for what you'd like to eat, we show you exactly where. local prices local portions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    bring 3.20 S/. for your public transportation from Barranco to Lima City Center.

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
  • 10m
Stop 1: Meet & Intro at Mac Barranco – 10:00 AM Meet your guide and get a tour overview and safety tips. Learn what’s ahead on your journey through Lima’s living economy. Participate in local life: carry fruit, sell candies, or try everyday informal tasks. Guided by your personal informal opportunity coach. Jump in, feel the city’s rhythm, and get ready for the streets, markets, and hidden layers.
Barranco
  • 30m
Stop 2: Emoliente Workshop – Price 15 S/. – 4 USD Approx – Drink for 4 Guests Make and taste emoliente, Peru’s ancestral medicinal drink. Discover ingredients from highlands and jungle communities. Hands-on, fun, and full of tradition and flavor. Learn a bit about the business side of this iconic drink.
Mercado Central (Central Market)
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Stop 3: Transfer to Central Market – Price 3.20 S/. – 1 USD per Guest (Bring change) 20-minute Transbus ride from Barranco to Central Market, Lima downtown.
Mercado Central (Central Market)
  • 40m
Stop 4: Central Market – The Heart of Lima – Price 5 S/. – 1.50 USD per Guest for the hands on experience (Opotional) Step into Lima’s bustling Central Market. Feel the rhythm of daily trade and informal work. Jump in: carry goods, sell candies, experience local life firsthand. Discover how opportunity and ingenuity shape the city.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
  • 20m
Stop 5: Main Square Lima Downtown – Price 0 S/. – Free Explore Main Square, Governor’s Palace, Municipality, and a secret 19th-century spot. Discover Inka trade, early currency, and daily life. Trace colonization, markets, and informality. See social layers and traditions shaping Lima today.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
  • 20m
Stop 6: Snack Time – Price 4 S/. – 1.20 USD per Guest Enjoy the first popular pizza in Peru. Pair it with the second most famous soda after Inka Kola. A classic snack loved by hardworking Peruvians, timeless and delicious.
Plaza San Martin
  • 20m
Stop 7: Plaza San Martín – Price 0 S/. – Free Explore Plaza San Martín and uncover the events that shaped Peru after independence. Learn about republican times and freedom from the Spanish crown. See the everyday activities that bring this historic square to life today. ''Tips are welcome — the experience runs on generosity; the 15 USD paid to Viator secures your spot in one of only 6 daily tours.''
MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
  • 20m
Back to the bus station to return to meeting point - Price 3.20 S/. 1 USD Per guest) return & Wrap-Up Return to the Mac Barranco meeting point Your guide shares tips, recommendations, and insider advice for the rest of your Lima adventure Get an average estimate of when your pro video (with drone and AI-enhanced frames) will be ready Guides work on a tip-only basis, ensuring the highest quality experience

Location

Activity location
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    MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
    • Av. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco. L04
    • Lima, Peru
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
    • 1511 Avenida Almirante Miguel Grau
    • 15063, Barranco, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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