Lima City Tour from Callao Port: Pisco Sour & Ceviche Demo

Watch ceviche and pisco sour made in front of you, not just read about them on a menu

You board at Callao and spend the day moving through Lima's Historic Centre, the San Francisco catacombs, Love Park in Miraflores, and the Main Square, with a forty-five-minute stop at Marcahuasi where a ceviche-making demo and Pisco Sour lesson happen. Maps and water are provided. Meals are not included but you have time to eat on your own. Return transport to the port is built in.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Historic Centre of Lima30m · entry included
2. Church and Convent of Saint Francis40m · entry included
3. Love Park20m · entry included
4. Main Square35m · entry included
5. Marcahuasi55m
6. San Martin Square15m · entry included

Explore Lima's historic and cultural sites

• Walk through historic streets
• Visit catacomb museum
• Explore Love Park in Miraflores
• See Main Square and surrounding buildings
• Lunch with ceviche and Pisco Sour demo
• Photo stop at San Martin Square
• Visit typical market and explore

The experience

The bus is already moving when you board at the Callao port: your guide hands out city maps and bottled water before the engine settles into traffic. You're heading straight into Lima's Historic Centre, where the streets narrow and the buildings lean toward each other like they're sharing stories. Your guide walks you through the oldest quarters, pointing out the architecture, the way the Spanish laid out the plazas, how the city earned its nickname as the City of Kings. It's not rushed. You stop at the Main Square long enough to see the cathedral, the government palace, the archbishop's palace with its sixteenth-century fountain still running water in the middle of everything.

Then you're inside the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, descending into the catacomb museum: narrow passages, bones arranged in patterns, the weight of centuries pressing down quietly. After that, the bus takes you to Miraflores and Love Park, where the cliffs drop toward the ocean and you get forty-five minutes to stand there and take photos. The light is different here, cleaner somehow. You're not eating lunch yet. Food isn't included, but you'll have time to grab something if you want it. The real food moment comes at Marcahuasi, a restaurant where the guide demonstrates how ceviche actually gets made (raw fish, lime juice, the technique), and then shows you how to build a Pisco Sour, Peru's national drink. You watch, you listen, you don't eat unless you order and pay separately, but you leave understanding why Peru's food matters.

Before heading back to the port, you stop at San Martín Square for photos of the old buildings, then swing through a local market where you can see the vegetables and fruits that make Peruvian cooking what it is: the quinoa, the Andean cereals, the tropical fruits the guide mentioned on the ride. The whole thing fits inside a cruise day. You're back at Callao with time before your ship leaves, and you've covered the main Lima without arranging transport yourself or worrying about timing.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off, a local guide throughout, bottled water, printed maps of Lima and Miraflores, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• You'll visit the Historic Centre, San Francisco's catacomb museum, Love Park, the Main Square, and Marcahuasi, where you'll watch a ceviche and Pisco Sour demonstration.
• You have forty-five minutes at Marcahuasi to eat something typical on your own, and time to explore a local market before returning to the port.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Under 11: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lima Discover

Is this one for you?Built for cruise passengers with a few hours in Callao: the guide handles the route and timing, so you see Lima's main plazas, catacombs, and food culture without arranging transport or worrying about getting back to the ship. Walking is moderate and the pace is steady, which is what lets you cover this much ground in a port day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long is the tour?

The tour is designed to fit a cruise port day. Exact duration depends on traffic from Callao, but it covers the main Lima highlights and returns you to the port with time before departure.

Is food included?

No. You get forty-five minutes at Marcahuasi to eat something typical if you want to, but meals are not included. The guide demonstrates ceviche and Pisco Sour preparation, but you don't eat unless you order and pay separately.

What's included in the price?

Local guide, bottled water, maps of Lima and Miraflores, air-conditioned vehicle, and port pickup and drop-off.

Can I bring a wheelchair or stroller?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Strollers are fine for infants and small children.

What if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking through streets and plazas, visiting a church and museum, and standing in parks, but the pace is set by the guide and there's no climbing involved.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. Since this is a cruise port tour, you should book before your ship arrives so transport is arranged and your guide is ready at Callao.