Forbidden Tours Peru: 8 Thrilling Tours Beyond a Cellphone Screen

Stop 1: Intro speech at Meeting Point: Mac Barranco.

After booking, we’ll send you a short form to choose the dishes you want to try. Based on your choices, your guide will show you the places you’ll visit during the tour.

During the intro speech, your guide will explain the tour, share safety tips, and outline the customized tour we previously prepared.

Stop 2: Emoliente – Sip an Ancestral Elixir (1 drink is enough for 4 guests)

Time to drink like the locals — and the ancestors! At this stop, we’ll try emoliente, a traditional Peruvian herbal drink packed with natural ingredients from the Andes and Amazon. It’s warm, healing, and made with a blend of herbs that showcase the incredible biodiversity of Peru.

Not just a drink — it’s a potion passed down from Inca times, believed to cure everything from a cold to heartbreak.

Let’s toast to your health — Peruvian style!

Stop 3: Traditional Peruvian Breakfast (portion for 3 guests) in Old Santiago de Surco

We’ll head into the oldest part of Barranco, the historic Santiago de Surco district, to enjoy a classic Peruvian breakfast at a beloved local joint — the kind of place only locals know about.

On the menu:

Chicharrón – crispy, deep-fried pork

Camote frito – golden sweet potato slices

Salsa criolla – a zesty onion and lime topping

Tamal – soft, savory corn dough filled with seasoned meat

Freshly brewed Peruvian coffee and toasted bread to round it out

✨ It’s a full-on feast, just like Sundays at grandma’s house — bold, comforting, and unforgettable.

Stop 4: Chinese-Peruvian Flavors at a True Cantonese Chifa (1 Portion enough for 3 guests)

Next, we visit an exclusive, family-run Chifa where the owners — straight from Canton — have brought authentic recipes to life in Lima.

✨ A crash course in culinary history — served with soy sauce and soul.

Stop 5: Explore the Neighborhood, Pro Video and drone flight Moments. (Included)

Explore hidden streets, murals, and local corners

Capture your adventure with a professional video reel

Includes drone flights and AI-enhanced frames for cinematic shots

Your guide helps you get epic photos and videos as you walk

☕ Stop 6. Optional stop: Coffee Break at a Historic Café (cup per guests)

For those who want to slow down, we’ll stop at an old-school coffee shop packed with history from Santiago de Surco’s past — a place where stories linger as long as the aroma.

The coffee? Sourced straight from the Peruvian jungle, rich, bold, and proudly local.

✨ A perfect pause to sip, reflect, and soak in the heritage.

Stop 7: Local Market Adventure – Shop Like a Local

Time to dive into the real everyday Peru! We’ll visit a traditional local market, bustling with color, sounds, and the smell of fresh herbs and ripe fruit.

Mingle with locals buying ingredients for lunch, and pick out your own products — veggies, meats, spices — at local prices, just like a true vecino.

✨ What you buy is what you’ll cook — freedom, freshness, and full-on flavor.

Stop 8: Ceviche Experience (1 portion enough for 3 guests - )

Enjoy a fresh ceviche tasting at a local spot

Learn the proper way to eat it to get the best flavors

Your guide shares tips and local insights about the dish

Food & drinks not included; you pay for what you choose

Stop 10 – Pisco Sour Experience (1 glass per guest)

Sip a classic Peruvian Pisco Sour at a historic bar

Learn how it’s crafted from a local expert — shake, stir, and taste like a pro

Discover the story and culture behind Peru’s most famous cocktail

Return & Wrap-Up

Return to the Mac Barranco meeting point

Your guide shares tips, recommendations, and insider advice for the rest of your Lima adventure

Get an average estimate of when your pro video (with drone and AI-enhanced frames) will be ready

Guides work on a tip-only basis, ensuring the highest quality experience