• MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima - Stop 1: Meet & Introduction at Mac Barranco – 10:00 AM

Meet the guide for an overview of the tour and important safety information.

Discover what lies ahead on this journey through Lima’s vibrant economy.

Engage in local activities: carry fruit, sell candies, or try typical informal tasks.

Guided by a personal informal opportunity coach.

Immerse yourself in the city’s rhythm, preparing for the streets, markets, and hidden layers.

• Barranco - Stop 2: Emoliente Workshop – Price 15 S/. – Approximately 4 USD – Drink for 4 Guests

Create and taste emoliente, Peru’s traditional medicinal beverage.

Explore ingredients sourced from highland and jungle communities.

Hands-on, enjoyable, and rich in tradition and flavor.

Gain insight into the business aspect of this iconic drink.

• Mercado Central (Central Market) - Stop 3: Transfer to Central Market – Price 3.20 S/. – 1 USD per Guest (Bring change)

A 20-minute Transbus ride from Barranco to Central Market, located in downtown Lima.

• Mercado Central (Central Market) - Stop 4: Central Market – The Heart of Lima – Price 5 S/. – 1.50 USD per Guest for the hands-on experience (Optional)

Enter Lima’s lively Central Market.

Experience the pulse of daily trade and informal work.

Participate: carry goods, sell candies, and experience local life firsthand.

Learn how opportunity and creativity shape the city.

• Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Stop 5: Main Square Lima Downtown – Price 0 S/. – Free

Visit Main Square, Governor’s Palace, Municipality, and a hidden 19th-century location.

Explore Inka trade, early currency, and daily life.

Trace colonization, markets, and informality.

Observe the social layers and traditions influencing Lima today.

• Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Stop 6: Snack Time – Price 4 S/. – 1.20 USD per Guest

Savor the first popular pizza in Peru.

Pair it with the second most famous soda after Inka Kola.

A classic snack cherished by hardworking Peruvians, timeless and delicious.

• Plaza San Martin - Stop 7: Plaza San Martín – Price 0 S/. – Free

Explore Plaza San Martín and discover the events that shaped Peru post-independence.

Learn about the republican era and liberation from the Spanish crown.

Witness the everyday activities that enliven this historic square today.

‘’Tips are appreciated — the experience thrives on generosity; the 15 USD paid to Viator secures a spot in one of only 6 daily tours.’’

• MAC - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima - Return to the bus station to go back to the meeting point - Price 3.20 S/. 1 USD Per guest) return & Wrap-Up

Return to the Mac Barranco meeting point.

The guide offers tips, recommendations, and insider advice for the rest of the Lima adventure.

Receive an estimated time for when the professional video (featuring drone and AI-enhanced frames) will be ready.

Guides operate on a tip-only basis, ensuring a top-quality experience.

• Business setup training, spot products on demand, set a budget, learn to sell Peruvian style.
• Professional AI-enhanced video and drone flights, sent to you after the tour.
• Informal Job Opportunity Coach to facilitate informal job acquisition.
• Optional interaction with vendors: sell, cook, promote, or dance for a living.
• Licensed Tour Guide with vernacular English, not a walking encyclopedia.

• The 15 USD fee only ensures your slot in a daily 6 slots. We work on tip-only basis.
• Meals
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

• This is not your average Lima tour — according to our research, there’s nothing else like it in the city right now.

• Venture off the usual path into the authentic city, where Lima’s economy, daily hustle, and social layers come to life.

• Discover markets, streets, and historic squares while engaging in everyday activities.

• Understand how the informal economy fuels 80% of life in Peru.

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

• Witness both the challenges and creativity that shape the nation.

• From traditional drinks to hidden historical sites, experience Lima in its true form — vibrant, intricate, and full of opportunities.

• Enjoy a fun, interactive, and enlightening experience for travelers seeking more than the typical tourist spots: the reality, rhythm, and stories of a living city await.

IMPORTANT:

The $15 fee only secures your place in one of the six daily slots.

We operate on a tip-only basis.

At the end of the tour, gratuities are greatly appreciated.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.