The third largest city in South America, Lima officially dates back to the 1530s, when the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded it as the Ciudad de los Reyes (City of the Kings). Vestiges of Lima’s past are found everywhere—whether it’s the Spanish colonial-era churches and monuments that make up its historic center or pre-Columbian artifacts exhibited in its many museums. Modern Lima is a potpourri of Andean, European, and other cultures, and is particularly famous for its diverse food scene, which has earned the city the nickname “Gastronomical Capital of the Americas.” Explore with Context’s our Lima private tours.  

Visit Lima and explore its fascinating history, culinary concoctions, and lively neighborhoods through Context's Lima private tours. You can design Lima tours with any sites or themes in mind—from Inca pyramids to local ceviche—and get a personalized in-depth introduction to Peru's capital led by a local expert.