The Real Lima: Past & Present

Cerro San Cristóbal: Lima’s Best View – A Journey Through the Unexpected

The best panoramic view of Lima—plus a drive through the city’s most historic and least-seen district.

This private driving tour takes you to Cerro San Cristóbal, the highest natural viewpoint in Lima, where you’ll get a stunning 360° view of the city. Along the way, you’ll pass through Rímac, one of Lima’s oldest neighborhoods—a place of colonial history, local culture, and stark contrasts. It’s an off-the-beaten-path experience that reveals a side of Lima most visitors never see.

Your Experience Includes:
📍 Cerro San Cristóbal – The highlight of the tour! Soak in the best panoramic view of Lima from the city’s highest point.
📍 Plaza de Acho (Drive-By) – The oldest bullring in the Americas, a colonial landmark still standing today.
📍 Rímac District (Drive-Through) – A historic but struggling neighborhood, offering an eye-opening contrast to Lima’s modern districts.
📍 El Paseo de Aguas (Slow Drive-By) – Once a symbol of elegance, now surrounded by the realities of everyday life in Rímac.
📍 Los Descalzos Monastery (Drive-By) – A centuries-old Franciscan monastery that stands in stark contrast to its surroundings.
📍 Local Bodega Stop (Optional) – A chance to grab a cold drink and experience local life safely.

Why This Tour?
✔️ The Best View in Lima – Most tourists never make it to Cerro San Cristóbal, but it’s the most breathtaking view in the city.
✔️ A Drive Through History – See a part of Lima that dates back centuries, far from the usual tourist spots.
✔️ Off the Beaten Path – Not your typical tour—this is an experience for curious travelers looking to see the real Lima.

⚠️ Important: This tour passes through areas of deep poverty, which may be surprising for first-time visitors to a developing country. While the journey is safe, it offers an honest look at the contrasts within Lima.

🕒 Duration: ~3-4 hours
📍 Pick-up & Drop-off: Miraflores | Barranco | San Isidro | Airport
💰 Starting At: $39.99 per group (Maximum 4 Persons)

See Lima from above—and through a new lens. Are you ready?