Lima's Reality Tour: Shanty Town + Local Lunch + City Tour
Overview
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8 hours
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On this walking tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the lifestyle of a large part of the population of Lima, which lives under a shared community system and in an environment of happiness. At Haku Tours we want you to see "the real Lima"! You will climb the famous yellow stairs and go through narrow and beautiful paths until you reach the tops of the hills and discover impressive views of the city of Villa El Salvador, San Juan, Pamplona, Villa Maria, etc. During the tour we will visit a local nursery and the friendly families of this friendly community who will share their culture, traditions, beliefs and thoughts with you.
In addition, we will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, Jiron de la Union, Government palace, Cathedral, Pasaje Santa Rosa, Convent of Santo Domingo, cherry of the cake is to visit inside the " Convent of San Francisco and its awesome catacombs"!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We recommend to wear confortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and spare battery for your camera
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
At Haku Tours, we warmly invite you to explore the real Lima, a city that blends rich history with vibrant, everyday life. Start your journey by taking a walk up the iconic yellow stairs, leading you to the hilltops where you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city’s vast landscape. Lima’s sheer size and stunning vistas will surely leave an impression on any visitor, offering a perspective of the city that few get to experience. But this tour is much more than just sightseeing. It’s an opportunity to truly connect with the local community, to meet the people who call Lima home and learn about their culture, traditions, beliefs, and personal stories. Expect to be greeted with warm hospitality and genuine smiles—the locals here love meeting visitors and sharing their way of life.
Plaza San Martin
Your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because of the gardens and nice atmosphere. Your guide will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country, its people and local life.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
Air-conditioned vehicle
This will be a lunch in a local restaurant.
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Lima's Reality Tour: Shanty Town + Local Lunch + City Tour
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Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
In depth and fun.
himal786,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saul and his team were the best! He is very passionate about sharing his knowledge and history of his beloved city: Lima. If you are looking for a day tour of Lima, please consider Saul. You will not regret it.
Informative, interactive Shanty town tour
X7631LXgeoffreyb,Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The shanty town tour was excellent. Cesar was enthusiastic and engaged and his concern for the people on the other side of the tracks was obvious. This was a great way to see the other reality of Lima. The meeting with the lady who started a soup kitchen and school was lovely. Overall, a heart-expanding experience!
An experience you won’t 4get
4EVAGypsy,May 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting shanty town was a cultural shock and basically being able to appreciate what you have. All the money from the tour goes to the people who definitely need it. The founder of shanty town is an Angel to do all the work she does. I had Leonardo from Haku Tours and he was very knowledgeable..People in the US have no idea how lucky they R…
Unique, unforgettable day.
Carrie S,Apr 22, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Aura is a wonderful guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable with lovely English. She is well received in the Shanty Town. I was welcomed warmly and felt safe, as I expected, but others have commented about their insecurity in this regard. What the community leader has done in the past eight years for her community is remarkable. I am so grateful for the hospitality and the experience. Highly recommend.
Eye-opening Experience!
Perry L,Mar 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences I had in Lima. Was really cool to see the in's and outs of the side of the city I would have never seen otherwise. Really put in perspective the condition of people who are much different than I and I was glad I was able 2 somewhat these people financially.
A great tour of Lima
895janiceh,Dec 13, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the tour as a solo participant. Amadeo took me on the tour of the shanty town. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of the people and was respected by them in return. He gave great insights as to how and why the shanty town came to be. We walked through the market, climbed the yellow stairs and spoke with the mayor of that area and some local families. After lunch I joined another group for the city and catacombs tour. Felipe was our guide and he too was very knowledgeable. He gave a lot of background information and explained to us the history of the city. I highly recommend this tour.
Excellent cruise excursion
Judith L,Dec 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was perfect for our day in Lima. I felt we saw both sides of Lima, which was very interesting and enjoyable. We firstly visited the shanty town area, and helped pass out parcels to the locals, that Hakutours purchase from the profits from these tours (they also fund a lot of local projects). The visit was thought provoking and quite emotional. We then visited the city including the catacombs, which was a huge contrast to the shanty town, and beautiful. Our tour guide Felipe was excellent and very personable. There was a little confusion over the lunch, as he initially thought that it wasn’t included, but when I mentioned that it was, he immediately sorted things out so that there was no delay and we ate at a local restaurant. The food was fantastic, probably the best paella I’ve had, and certainly the largest. The whole trip was very well organised and we were picked up and dropped off at our cruise pier on a timely basis. Overall this was the best trip of our cruise.
Excellent way to experience Lima
smel1978,Oct 22, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the pleasure of doing the City and Shanty Town tour in Lima with Haku Tours. Both guides were knowledgeable and gave great insight into Lima’s history and the true living conditions of a large % of its residents. Can highly recommend this tour company and the tours it provides.
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