Barranco Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Barranco. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Lima Ultimate Peruvian Food Tour

• Lima Highlights All-Inclusive

• Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Evening Experience

• Lima Gourmet Food Tour: Daytime Experience

• All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour

It’s free to visit Barranco, which is a bohemian neighborhood in Lima famous for its creative and culinary scene. It frequently features on sightseeing tours of Lima, which cost from US$110. Street food and gourmet tours, which start from US$99 per person, explore the district’s vibrant food culture.

The main attractions in Barranco include the Bridge of Sights, which, according to legend, grants you eternal love if you hold your breath while crossing it, and the Museum of Pedro de Osma (Museo Pedro de Osma), home to what’s hailed as one of Peru’s best collections of paintings.

Barranco takes Lima’s title as Latin America’s culinary capital seriously, with a world-class selection of eateries. Whether you’re dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant or from a street food stall, Barranco’s best bites include ceviche (raw fish marinated in lime juice), anticuchos (grilled skewers), and chifa food, which is a fusion of Chinese and Peruvian food.

Yes, Barranco has a good nightlife scene, thanks to an abundance of swanky cocktail bars with rooftop terraces and nightclubs housed in historic colonial mansions. Because Barranco also has an arts-forward vibe, expect a mix of quirky bars, craft breweries, and fancy lounges that usually have a dress code.

Yes, Barranco is an excellent place to base yourself when staying in Lima. It’s within easy reach of Lima’s UNESCO–listed historic center and within walking distance of Miraflores, one of the city’s prettiest neighborhoods. A wealth of cafés, bars, and restaurants means you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining and drinking, too.