Lima & Cusco: Craft Beer Tour in Miraflores with Tastings

Summary

Miraflores beer tour with local brews from Cusco to Lima

You’ll sip rare Peruvian craft beers from Cusco, Ancash, and Lima on this Miraflores beer tour — guided by locals who know their stuff (and have jokes). Taste over a dozen styles you can’t find outside Peru, snack on native fries, and end with an aperitif as city lights flicker on around you.

What’s the experience like?

Someone slides a glass toward me before I’ve even settled onto the barstool — pale gold, a bit cloudy, foam clinging to the rim. Our guide, Diego, grins and asks if I like surprises. Honestly? I do, but I’m still not sure what to expect from this craft beer tour in Miraflores. The place smells like toasted grain and something almost floral. Diego picks up on my hesitation and recommends starting light — “Cusco’s pride,” he calls it. It’s got this faint citrus thing going on that reminds me of summer afternoons back home. Not what I pictured for Peruvian beer at all.

We wander to the next spot (Ancash this time), passing street vendors selling purple corn drinks and kids kicking a battered football against a wall. Inside, there’s this low hum of chatter and the clink of glasses — feels like everyone knows each other here. Four beers line up in front of us, each one deeper in color than the last. One tastes almost smoky; another has these herbal notes Diego says come from Andean ingredients used since Inca times. He laughs when I try to pronounce “chicha de jora” — pretty sure I butchered it, but no one seems to mind.

The last brewery is back in Lima proper, busier now as night creeps in. By then my palate’s all over the place (in a good way), trying to pick out what makes each region’s brew different. There’s a darker ale with hints of coffee that sticks with me — or maybe it’s just the warmth from all those little sips adding up. We end with an aperitif and some native fries that are saltier than I expected but somehow perfect after so many flavors. It’s funny how quickly you can feel at home just sitting around a table swapping stories about hops and home cities you’ve never seen.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit and taste Peruvian craft beers

• Meet in Miraflores district
• Drink one recommended beer
• Visit second brewery and taste four beers
• Return to Lima
• Taste four beers at third brewery
• Try an aperitif

Top questions

Where does the craft beer tour in Miraflores start?

The meeting point is in the Miraflores district; you'll receive the exact address after booking.

How many beers do we taste during the tour?

You’ll taste at least 12 different Peruvian craft beers throughout the experience.

Are snacks or food included?

Yes, native fries are included along with bottled water and an aperitif at the end.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to all stops on the tour.

Is this craft beer tour suitable for everyone?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Which regions’ beers are featured?

You’ll try craft beers from Cusco, Ancash, and Lima breweries.

Will there be a local guide during the tasting?

Yes, your tastings are guided by a local who shares background about each beer style and region.

Are extra drinks available for purchase?

Yes, any drinks beyond those included can be purchased separately at each bar.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided tastings of 12 Peruvian craft beers across three breweries representing Cusco, Ancash, and Lima; plus native fries to snack on between pours; bottled water; and an aperitif before you head off into Miraflores’ nightlife — all led by someone who really knows their local brews.