Faces of Lima
“Experience the Social Diversity of Lima Like Never Before”
Uncover Lima’s rich social layers in an immersive and eye-opening journey. Travel by public transportation, blending into the city’s daily rhythm as you visit a humble home in the historic center. Here, you’ll meet hardworking locals, listen to their life stories, and gain insight into their everyday struggles and triumphs.
Step into the grandeur of Casa Aliaga, one of the oldest colonial mansions in the Americas, a testament to Peru’s aristocratic past. To complete your experience, visit a middle-class neighborhood for a hands-on Peruvian cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes and a refreshing local beverage.
This journey offers a rare and authentic glimpse into Lima’s social contrasts, allowing you to connect with its people and history in a meaningful way.
Overview
Transportation
Safe & Sustainable Public Bus Experience
Experience
Exclusive & Immersive
Private Groups
Min 2 Max 8
Duration
07:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Guidance
Personalized Service by Licensed Expert Guides
Lima is a city of contrasts, and this tour offers an authentic window into its social fabric. Your day begins with a ride on public transportation, giving you a real feel for local life as you journey alongside Lima’s working class.
Your first stop is in the home of a hardworking family in the historic center. Step inside their world, hear their personal stories, and learn about their daily struggles, dreams, and resilience.
Next, explore the Casa Aliaga, an architectural gem dating back to the 16th century. Walk through its opulent halls and discover how Peru’s aristocratic elite lived for generations, shaping the country’s colonial and modern history.
Finally, head to a middle-class neighborhood, where a local chef will welcome you into their home for a Peruvian cooking experience. Prepare a beloved national dish and a refreshing local drink, all while engaging in meaningful conversation about life in Lima and the evolving identity of Peru’s middle class.
This tour is more than an itinerary—it’s an invitation to step beyond the tourist spots and into the heart of Lima’s people, traditions, and social contrasts. Book now and experience Lima from the inside out!
💲 USD $130 per person
🔒 100% Secure Payment
✅ Free Cancellation up to 48H Before
Highlights
🚌 Public Transit Experience – Travel through Lima as locals do and witness the city’s dynamic pace.
🏡 Visit a Working-Class Home – Engage in heartfelt conversations and gain insight into the daily lives of hardworking Peruvians.
🏛️ Step into History at Casa Aliaga – A rare chance to explore one of the oldest and most elegant mansions in Latin America.
🍽️ Interactive Cooking Class – Learn to prepare a traditional Peruvian dish and a refreshing local drink in a middle-class home.
🌍 Cultural Immersion – Connect with locals and gain a deeper understanding of Lima’s diverse social landscape.
📍 Off-the-Beaten-Path Access – Experience Lima beyond the tourist areas with exclusive visits to local homes and communities.
🌟 Why Choose This Tour?
🌱 Sustainable & Responsible – Reduce your carbon footprint by traveling like a local.
🤝 Meaningful Human Connection – Engage in real conversations and experience the diverse social layers of Lima.
🏛️ Unmatched Contrasts – From colonial grandeur to the realities of working-class and middle-class life.
👨🍳 Authentic Culinary Experience – Cook, eat, and share a meal with a local family.
📅 Book now and see Lima through the eyes of its people! 🌍✨
INCLUDES
✔ Expert local guide licensed by the Peruvian government.
✔ Public transportation throughout the tour.
✔ Entry fees to all visited sites.
✔ Hands-on cooking class with tastings of traditional Peruvian food and a local drink.
✔ Personalized service by professional and friendly local staff.
✔ Audio equipment for groups of 8 or more to ensure clear communication.
✔ 24/7 assistance for any questions before, during, or after your tour.
NOT INCLUDED
✖ Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
✖ Gratuities for the guide (optional but appreciated).
✖ Travel insurance (recommended).
✖ Additional food or drinks not specified in the program.
✖ Private transportation (available upon request).
✖ Personal expenses or souvenirs.
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