Peru · MIRAFLORES & BARRANCO TOURS
The cliffs, the paragliders off the Malecon, and the bohemian streets one district south. These 15 cover the walks, the bike routes, the bar crawls and the sunset flights, priced and timed.
Spend three hours cycling from Miraflores to Barranco with an English-speaking guide. Visit Huaca Pucllana, Kennedy Park, the Park of Love, the Bridge of Sighs, and Lima’s coastal paths. Diego and Kral have led many of the tours. Bikes, water, a drink or gelato, and photos are included.
“Awesome tour with the guide Diego. He showed us places which I haven't seen before.”
Pair Lima’s bohemian Barranco with Pachacamac, the coast’s major pre-Inca and Inca ceremonial center. You’ll travel by van, walk among adobe pyramids, visit the site museum, and reach the Temple of the Sun for ocean views. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available, with pickup from selected hotels.
“Really informative, the guide Juan Medina was professional and knew a lot. Great view of the archeological sites of Pachacamac”
Meet Condor Xtreme at the Costa Verde esplanade for a tandem paragliding flight over Lima. With an English- or Spanish-speaking pilot, you’ll see Magdalena del Mar, San Miguel, San Isidro, and Miraflores from above. The flight is scheduled for 15 minutes, weather permitting, and includes safety gear plus an HD video.
“Weather wasn't on our side today. very cloudy but we enjoyed the experience regardless.”
Cycle through Miraflores and Barranco on a 3 to 4 hour guided ride, stopping at Huaca Pucllana, the Pacific coast, Larcomar, the Parapuerto, and Bridge of Sighs. Guides such as Manny, Giancarlo, Alonso, and Manuel lead rides in English, Spanish, or Italian. Expect traffic, modest hills, and bikes that should be checked before departure.
“Bikes were a little old and not in the best shape. Our guide was 20 minutes late and then proceeded to take another 20 minutes bringing the bikes out. Our tour was to include a complimentary bottle of water - which we didn’t receive. We were encouraged to have an espresso while we were waiting - I thought this would be complimentary since our tour was so late getting started instead I was charged 5 soles for a cold cup of expresso. Overall Manny was a decent guide and his English was very good. Unfortunately out of the group of 7 - 3 of them were not experienced bike riders…”
Ride through Miraflores and Barranco with a local guide such as Paola, Paulo, Maverick, or Leonardo. Expect easy coastal paths, frequent photo stops, Parque del Amor, Barranco murals, the Bridge of Sighs, and a complimentary ice cream break. The pace is gentle, but you should be comfortable pedaling for about three hours.
“My tour guide Maverick was amazing. We had a fun bike ride exploring Mira Flores and Barancco. We rode down the coast and saw the surreal views of the sea. I was also treated to a delicious ice cream.”
Ride from Miraflores through Barranco and Chorrillos with an English-speaking guide such as Diego or Kral. You’ll use a comfortable bike or Segway E-Scooter, follow cycle lanes, stop for photos, climb El Morro Hill for wide Lima Bay views, then finish with coffee, juice, or gelato. The final hill is steep.
“Great tour. Get away from the traffic whilst still seeing the city. Much better than sitting in a traffic jam on a cramped minivan. The bikes were of a fantastic standard and safety helmets provided. Nice stop after Jesus hill for cold drinks. Kral the guide gave a nice amount of information and made any road crossings super safe. I’m not a bike rider but made it round the route OK apart from pushing up Jesus hill.”
Explore Lima with a private guide such as María, Sofía, Alexandra, or William. Walk Miraflores, see San Isidro’s olive trees, visit colonial plazas and the Cathedral, then tour San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Private transport, snacks, and a drink are included, with morning, afternoon, and early evening departures.
“This was one of the best city tours we've ever taken. John, our driver, safely maneuvered the insane Lima traffic with skill, ease and great attitude! Alexandra was extremely well informed and directed us with true joy through her city. She was interesting and fun to be with. She was also flexible, altering our tour a little to spend more time in a specific location that we wanted to hear more about. She rerouted us to avoid too many steps for me. Great guide!”
Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Terrua Cafeteria for Peruvian coffee, then walk through Miraflores to taste chicharrones, bakery sweets, market fruit, ceviche, pisco, and churros. Guides such as Andres, Alina, Miguel, and Jimena are known for adding local food knowledge and Lima history to the relaxed route.
“Andres is a guy that really love what he is doing and has very positive energy. He is the first thing that anyone has to do in Lima. You will learn many good things from him and the tour is great. Thank you greetings from Greece”
Walk through Barranco with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, learning the stories behind its murals, Chicha art, graffiti, and historic streets. The route includes Parque Municipal, 28 de Julio Avenue, Bajada de Baños, the Hermitage, and Bridge of Sighs. Expect stairs and uneven walking, a small group of up to 15, and a 10 a.m. start.
“Smooth pick up from hotel, superinteresting tour of Barranco and its street art with history explanation. Giovanna is an amazing guide.”
Travel by private vehicle from your Lima hotel to Pachacamac, the Pacific Coast’s major pre-Hispanic ceremonial center. Visit its museum, temples, and Temple of the Sun, then see Chorrillos, Villa wetlands, La Herradura, and Barranco’s Bridge of Sighs. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides are available.
“This trip was great. Rosario, our guide, was excellent taking care of us in a private tour and at our pace. She managed the Peruvian history and transmitted it very well. Then we visited Barranca, the street art, architecture and places to eat worth it. I sure recommend it.”
Meet Condor Xtreme in Magdalena del Mar, receive a helmet and safety briefing, then fly with a professional instructor over four Costa Verde districts. The powered paragliding flight lasts about 10 to 15 minutes and ends at the same meeting point. An HD video is included, with delivery described by both SD card and email link.
“Fantastic experience. Suitable for the whole family. Flight lasts for about 20 minutes. Sunscreen and glasses recommended.”
Ride with a professional local guide, often José, through Miraflores and Barranco on a small-group bike tour. You’ll visit Parque Kennedy, Park of Love, Larcomar, the Bridge of Sighs, Bajada de los Baños, and Lima’s oceanfront boardwalk, with a certified helmet and bicycle included.
“Jose was a great historian! What a fabulous way to see and know the history of MiraFlores and Barranco. We hit all the spots with ease cruising along the bike path. Great value.”
You’ll travel from Pachacamac’s pre-Inca and Inca oracle to Barranco, Lima’s historic center, San Francisco Convent, and the Magic Water Circuit. A guide such as Andy, Andrea, or Pamela leads the day, with transport, entrance fees, and a two-course lunch included. The small group has a maximum of six people.
“It was a wonderful trip to the past. Pamila my tour guide was very friendly, informative and knowledgeable . She explained everything nicely. I was treated as royalty. Lunch was perfect. Timing and schedule was suitable. Our driver Jorjes knew his way around . I really enjoyed the tour and would advise you to take it yourself. Engulfed into history. The last part of your which is the magical fountains was superb.”
Spend about four hours walking Miraflores with a bilingual Travel Buddies Peru guide such as Rudy, Miguel, Paolo, or Sergio. Taste coffee, chicharrón, Peruvian desserts, unusual market fruit, ceviche, seafood, pisco, and churros, with a small group capped at 10 people.
“Loved the food and coffee and cocktail - our tour guide made it so much fun! The ceviche and fruit were my favorites but all the food was tasty and walking helped me digest everything!”
In a small Miraflores class, José Antonio and María guide you through exotic fruit, infused pisco, tuna tartare, ceviche, and a pisco sour. You will prepare one serving of each dish and cocktail, learn about Peru’s regions and food traditions, and receive recipes, photos, videos, and local tips.
“The activity was great the guide was amazing and the food and overall experience were excellent”
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