Bicycle Tours in Lima
Description
Visit the hotspots of Lima by bike! The bike tours in Lima are an exciting alternative to standard city tours in Lima. Especially the modern districts Miraflores and Barranco are getting more and more bike friendly and easier to explore on two wheels. Discover Miraflores by bike and ride along the beautiful coast of Lima all the way to the alternative and baroque district of Barranco making stops at wonderful Pacific beaches. It is also possible to explore the historic centre of Lima by bicycle! Going to the downtown area of Lima by bike has one big advantage: you can enter to car-free areas and stop right at your point of interest like the colonial plazas or churches! These bike tours will make your visit to the fascinating architecture, most interesting museums and parks of Lima a true highlight of your journey! Itinerary
Miraflores - Barranco - Chorrillos - Miraflores
This half day bike tour along the coast of Lima is the perfect mixture between light work-out and sightseeing tour. Cycle along the beautiful Costa Verde from Miraflores to Barranco with your guide. Starting out in the young and modern district of Miraflores you will visit the highlights like the famous promenade known as Malecón of Lima or the Parque del Amor (Love Park). Enjoy beautiful views of the blue ocean while cycling your way South to the hip and alternative district of Barranco. This part of Lima has a special feel to it, due to its significant colonial architecture and artsy subculture. We end our bicycle tour at the beach in Chorrillos, where we have a delicious Peruvian Ceviche for lunch.
Departs: In the morning at our partner agency in Miraflores, Lima
Returns: Drop-off around 1:30 pm in Miraflores.
Itinerary: Historic Centre Tour
Miraflores - Historic Centre - Miraflores
This tour visits the most important historic parts of Lima. It is recommended to do this tour on a Sunday to enjoy the historic centre in a less busy time. We start in Miraflores and make our way downtown. The tour gives you the possibility to visit the Main Square of Lima (Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor), observe the change of guards at the government palace, visit museums like the Aliaga Mansion, the Art Museum of Lima (MALI), as well as the church and catacombs of San Francisco.
Departs: In the morning at our partner agency in Lima
Returns: Drop-off around 3:30 pm in Miraflores, Lima
Itinerary: Culinary Bike Tour
Miraflores - Barranco - Miraflores
Discover the flavours of Peru on this special bike tour! We start in Miraflores, head to the "Malecón" at the cliff side, where we enjoy the spectacular view of the bay of Lima. Afterwards, we cycle along the Costa Verde south to the picturesque district of Barranco. On this bike tour, you will taste the "best dish in the world" in 2014: "Ceviche" as well as the famous "Trio de causas". We continue the adventure at a third restaurant, where we will try another typical dish of Peru: "Lomo saltado". As a sweet highlight at the end of our flavour-tour, we enjoy handmade ice cream or Peruvian "Picarones". We round up the excursion with a tasting of some delicious craft beers before we make our way back to Miraflores.
Departs: In the morning at our partner agency in Lima
Returns: Drop-off around 1:30 pm in Miraflores, Lima.
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Practical Information
Fixed departure dates may apply - contact us
Price: Please contact us
Others: Please note that all itineraries are subject to change.
Bring With You
- Comfortable fitting shoes
- Comfortable clothing (during winter bring a warm jacket)
- Sun glasses and sun protection
Included
- All itineraries: Professional English-speaking Bicycle Guide; Bicycle and Helmet; Bottle of water and a small Snack
- Costal Tour only: Ceviche for Lunch
- Culinary Bike Tour only: Ceviche, Trio de causa o Ají de Gallina, Lomo Saltado o Anticuchos, Ice cream or Picarones, Craft beer
- Historic Centre Tour only: Entrance to MALI, Casa Aliaga and Convent of San Francisco, Menu for Lunch
Not Included
- Tip for your guide
- The pick-up from your hotel in Lima (can be arranged with Dos Manos, please contact us)
- Accommodation in Lima (can be arranged with Dos Manos, please contact us)
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