Amazing Local Experience - Wow, just wow. Our guide, Alfredo, was a fountain of local information, very friendly and helpful. For those timid about Spanish, he speaks English very fluently. And he arranges for locals to help with the tour experience so that they, too, are financially compensated and benefit from these kinds of things, which is a major plus to us when we do any tour activities. My husband and I were picked up at our hotel lobby, got in the car that Alfredo had arranged, and the driver took us first to the docks/beach at Chorillos, where we walked through the fish market, learned the history of the wall murals, and strolled out to the end of the pier. Then we took a short (25 min) boat ride around and down the coastline, weaving through the artisanal boats and the fisherman on the water. Our captain was very capable out there on the waves. Afterwards, we grabbed a quick bite at a local lunch spot there at the docks by the market. Super! Then, we got back in with Alfredo and our driver to head up into the neighborhood in Chorillos, where we learned a bit about the architecture history and met a famous local boat master crafter who has been trained by his father and makes these fishing boats by hand in a very meticulous process. Very interesting. Then we moved on to meet a local man who runs a little restaurant called Estación Vista Mar Chorillos. We watched him prepare ceviche for us, and WOWZERS. Ok, we are from New Orleans, so we know what good food tastes like. This was on par with any of the best restaurants we have back home. After eating, we took another trip driving up further sort of behind the neighborhood and up onto the cliff/hill where there is a huge statue of Christ and a wonderful view. There were other little things along the way that were great about this tour as well, but you really need to go and do it yourself. The money is well worth the experience, the food, and the knowledge gained. Thank you so much to our awesome tour guide!

Great tour and great guide - If you’re looking for a tour to see the real side of Lima than look no further! Alfredo shows you the history and teaches you what life is really like. What a great experience!

The fishing culture of Lima tour - This was such a full day of experiences; we really had a lot of fun. I give this tour my highest recommendation! The day started when our guide, Alfredo, picked us up at our hotel in Miraflores in a large comfortable SUV. The tour started in a small fishing market in Chorrillos, a district in Lima and part of the city of Lima. We were able to see the fish merchants cleaning fresh caught fish and preparing for the day. In other areas, you could watch fishermen repairing nets, holding meetings, and other things related to the fishing industry. We then took a boat ride on a small fishing boat and road out to get the best view of the harbor and the cliffs above. When we got back to shore Alfredo told us a lot about the murals on the walls of the market buildings and what it all meant. There is a lot of history there! We ordered fish sandwiches at a restaurant right there next to the fish market. It doesn’t get any fresher than that! It was so good! The next activity was probably my favorite. Alfredo took us into the heart of the district with a very long history, he pointed out a lot of architectural details on the buildings as we walked through narrow alleys until we arrived at a boat builder’s shop. The boat builder, Wilfredo, who showed us the entire process of how he makes the wooden fishing boats. His father and grandfather were boat builders which makes it all the more interesting. I am an amateur woodworker, so it was an enjoyable part of the day to meet somebody who makes his living building wooden boats. We left the boat shop and immediately went up the street to Julio’s very large house with a restaurant above it. This is a very large house that has been in the family for about five generations. This tour really provides an opportunity to really meet local Lima residents and is really what traveling is all about. Julio showed us around his home which included an animal sanctuary of sorts. The views from his home are of the sea and you see that view from every room in the house. We ended up on the top of the home where his family runs a small restaurant. Julio gave us a very detailed cooking lesson on how to make ceviche, and then we had lunch. It was a great meal and a lot of fun spending time with the very sociable Julio. After lunch we went up to the top of the cliffs and got to see the Jesus statute and enjoy the views. Overall, it was a fantastic day. I really feel we got to meet interesting local people and learn about their lives and also eat their food. I highly recommend this tour! You will get exposed to a part of Lima that you will not get to see otherwise and meet people that are fun and interesting. Alfredo speaks very good English and is very well educated, so communication will not be a problem. Do not miss your chance for this unique, once in a lifetime experience.

The best tour we did in Lima! - Really great experience and you support a good cause in the process. We got to see a different side of Lima with a super knowledgeable and nice guide. The ceviche was fantastic. Interesting visit to the fisherman’s association and a boat ride, then a visit with a master craftsman boat builder. That may have been the coolest part.

Exceptionally unique cultural experience - We enjoyed Alfredo’s tour. Pick up and drop off at the hotel were seamless with great communication beforehand. It was very special to see the artisanal fishing boats of Chorillos and go out on one of these boats to understand the fishing life of these people and the coast of Lima from the ocean view. It was also special to see the fish market and learn about the fishermans association and long history of this organization. Then we went to an artisanal boat building shop nearby to speak with the artisan who demonstrated how these boats are built in the traditional way. Amazing experience seeing the town of Chorillos and to be welcomed in the home of a local who prepared ceviche in front of us and served us in his very unique restaurant. Later the explanations of the various monuments on top of Morro Solar were so detailed, we were very impressed. Alfredo’s english is excellent. We had no trouble understanding him. Definitely recommend Alfredo and his company which has a big social conscience by supporting locals who might not otherwise have opportunities.

Solo traveler summary - What a lovely way to see a bit of Lima that I otherwise wouldn’t see! As a solo traveler I felt very much at ease. Alfredo, the guide, was fantastic. He answered all my questions and his pride for Lima and Peru was evident.

The entire tour was... - The entire tour was excellent. The guide was very good, knowledgeable and friendly. The tour gives you a cultural experience of the normal people in the area.

Must do real tour of Lima/Chorillos - This was possibly one of the best tours my husband and I have ever taken! The pickup and return from the port were timely, the tour amazing and information interesting. In this tour you'll see the real authentic side of Lima, the Chorillos area and learn much about the common man. You'll take a small boat to another bit bigger boat and ride along the coastline, visit a small fish market, walk through the old area of Chorillos, see a man who build boats one at a time, learn and see how ceviche is made and then eat it. That ceviche was the best we'd ever tasted! If you're flexible and open to adventure, take this tour!

Best Tour Ever! - This was possibly one of the best tours we've ever taken and we've taken many! I will say that it's not for the faint of heart and is definitely for those with very good mobility and an interest in seeing the true side of life. Pickup and drop off we're perfect. We spent most of the time outside of Lima in the Chorillos area. While traveling both there and back the information and history given was wonderful. We saw the fish market, ride in a small boat to a bit larger boat to see the coastline. We walked along a frugal area of Chorillos, saw an amazing and authentic boat yard, watched fresh ceviche being made and then ate it! Wow! What a treat! We would highly recommend this tour!

True Local Experience - This half-day tour was a great way to see and experience local culture. Alfredo was prompt in his pick-up and knew a lot about the local culture. His local contacts were amazing and really allowed us to see and experience aspects of Peru we would not have otherwise. The stop at a local restaurant for ceviche was amazing and so tasty!