Yes — there is no ticket. Free walking tours are tip-based: you book a free spot (or just join), and at the end you give the guide what you think the tour was worth.
What is the best free walking tour in Lima?
The most reviewed one on GuruWalk is "Exploring Lima and the Catacombs of San Francisco", rated 4.8 out of 5 by 675 walkers. 22 free tours run in Lima in all.
Are there free tours in Lima in other languages?
Yes — besides English, free tours here run in Spanish. Each tour below lists its languages.
Do I need to book a free walking tour in Lima?
Booking a free spot is the safe way: groups have a size limit and guides plan for the bookings.
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Where this comes from
GuruWalk · tours, ratings and times, week of Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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FreeTip-basedExploring Lima and the Catacombs of San Francisco★★★★★ 4.8 · 675 reviewsStarts 09:15, 13:00, 15:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedTour of the Historic Center of Lima + Pisco Sour Tastings★★★★★ 4.6 · 547 reviewsStarts 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 15:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedTop Rated Lima Walking Tour | Suggested Tip: 60 soles per person★★★★★ 4.9 · 364 reviewsStarts 10:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Walking Tour Historic Center of Lima From Miraflores★★★★★ 4.5 · 191 reviewsStarts 09:00, 15:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFREE WALKING TOUR BARRANCO: Graffitis & history★★★★★ 4.6 · 180 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFREE WALKING TOUR HISTORICAL LIMA DOWNTOWN + Pick up from Miraflores + free Pisco tasting (3 IN 1)★★★★☆ 4.5 · 174 reviewsStarts 10:00, 11:00, 15:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Tour Lima Historic Center★★★★★ 4.7 · 130 reviewsStarts 10:30, 11:15, 13:30, 15:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedTop Rated Street Food Tour | 3.5 Hours★★★★★ 4.8 · 127 reviewsStarts 13:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedTop Rated Barranco Art Tour | Suggested Tip from 60 soles pp★★★★★ 4.9 · 102 reviewsStarts 10:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedLima Historic Center + Free Pisco Tasting★★★★★ 4.8 · 94 reviewsStarts 10:45, 14:45, 17:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFull Coverage Lima Historic Centre Tour + Chinatown (extra service: Casa Aliaga or a Monastery)★★★★★ 4.5 · 59 reviewsStarts 09:30, 11:45English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedComplete Barranco: Cultural, Bohemian, and Artistic.★★★★★ 4.7 · 55 reviewsStarts 10:45, 14:00, 17:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free