Your exploration of Lima starts at 9:00 a.m. as you're picked up from your hotel for a full day of discovering the city's charm and culinary delights. The adventure begins at a local market where you'll dive into the diversity of Peru's fruits and vegetables from the Coast, Andes, and Amazon.
Next, wander through the Barranco Art Deco district, Lima's vibrant and artistic neighbourhood, often compared to SoHo. Explore its colourful streets, art, bars, coffee shops, and the renowned "Central Restaurant" by Virgilio Martinez.
Your journey continues at "El Cacaotal," where you'll join a chocolate-tasting class and enjoy a cup of organic Peruvian coffee. Then, visit the historic Pedro de Osma Museum, a century-old French-style mansion adorned with art nouveau stained glass, metal ceilings, and crystal chandeliers, surrounded by beautiful gardens.
Indulge in a contemporary seafood lunch at a seaside restaurant, experiencing the renowned Peruvian "ceviche." Later, enjoy a bar experience where you'll learn to make the iconic "Pisco Sour."
Your cultural immersion continues at Miraflores' 'Love Park' with its stunning Pacific Ocean views and San Isidro's "Olives Park." Explore the pre-Columbian Huaca Pucllana, a significant adobe and clay pyramid.
In the afternoon, delve into Lima's colonial heart, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit South America's largest Chinatown and the Main Square with its grand architecture. Explore the Cathedral, the Museum of San Francisco with its colonial art, the Coral Room, the Library, the Cloister, and the catacombs.
Conclude your day with a drive through old Lima, admiring traditional mansions and Moorish-style balconies, and refresh with a drink at an iconic bar in Lima Center. You will then be transferred back to your hotel.