Lima Craft Beer Tour: 3 Breweries & 12 Tastings

Peru's Best Craft Beers Don't Leave the Country, So You Taste Them Here

You visit three working breweries across Lima, tasting 12+ regional craft beers that don't leave Peru. A guide explains the flavor differences tied to each region's ingredients and production style, while water and snacks keep you grounded. Small groups, public transport between stops, and a few hours total: no need to arrange your own route or worry about which beers to order.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit and taste Peruvian craft beers

• Meet in Miraflores district
• Visit first brewery in Cusco
• Taste 1 recommended beer
• Visit second brewery in Ancash
• Taste 4 beers with Inca flavors
• Return to Lima
• Visit third brewery in Lima
• Taste 4 beers with different styles
• Try an aperitif

The experience

I didn't expect the first brewery to be quite so small, tucked into a corner of Miraflores with just a handful of taps and a bartender who clearly knew every batch by heart. That's where the craft beer tour starts. You meet in the Miraflores district and your guide walks you through a single recommended beer to get a feel for what you're about to taste. It's a smart move, because once you hit the second stop, things get serious. Four beers with flavors rooted in Inca-era ingredients come at you in quick succession, and the guide explains how the region's water, altitude and local grains shape each one. By the time you reach the third brewery back in Lima (the biggest and most important one in the country) you've already tasted enough to understand what you're drinking.

What struck me most was learning that these beers don't get exported. You can't order them online or find them in other countries, which means this Lima craft beer tour is one of the few places on earth where you can actually taste them all in one afternoon. The guide points out the differences between each style (hop profiles, fermentation notes, how the Ancash beers taste earthier than the Lima ones), and by the end you've had more than 12 tastings without it feeling rushed. Bottled water and native fries come with it, so you're not drinking on an empty stomach, and the pace gives you time to actually talk to other people on the tour instead of just moving through a checklist.

The whole thing takes a few hours and uses public transportation between stops, so you're not sitting on a bus for half the day. Small groups mean your guide can actually hear your questions and adjust the pace if someone wants to linger at a particular brewery. At the end there's an aperitif to round it out, and then you're back in Miraflores with a pretty solid understanding of what Peruvian craft beer actually tastes like.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes meeting your guide in Miraflores, visiting three working breweries across different regions of Peru, tasting 12+ craft beers with explanations of regional flavor differences, bottled water, native fries, and a closing aperitif. You'll travel between stops using nearby public transportation.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 19:00

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “I will send the address of the first bar where we will meet. These bars are very close to Kennedy Park”

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Planfor2day

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste Peru's best craft beers without arranging three separate bar visits or guessing which ones to order. The guide handles the route and explains what makes each region's beer distinct.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How long does the craft beer tour in Lima take?

A few hours total, including travel between the three breweries and tastings at each stop.

What beers will I taste?

More than 12 craft beers across the three breweries. The second stop focuses on beers made with Inca-era ingredients, while the third (Lima's main brewery) features different regional styles and flavor profiles.

Is food included?

Yes, bottled water and native fries are included. Any other food or drinks beyond the 12 tastings and aperitif are at your own cost.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation between breweries?

No. The tour uses public transportation options available nearby, and your guide leads the way.

Can I buy these beers elsewhere?

No. These craft beers are not exported, so they can only be tasted in Peru.

Where do we meet?

In the Miraflores district. The exact bar address and reservation details are sent to you after you book.

What's the group size?

Small groups, which allows the guide to adjust the pace and answer questions.

Is this tour suitable for everyone?

It's suitable for all fitness levels. It's not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.