Lima, Lima Province, Peru
Walking Tours in Lima with StreetLore
I'm 34, from Barranco, a neighborhood that's all about art and ocean breezes. I'm a graphic designer who can't start the day without my café pasado.
StreetLore is an audio walking companion that narrates the lore of Lima as you walk or drive — origin moments, named-person episodes, era anchors, neighborhood mythology. Themes covered include history, culture, civic, religion, architecture.
Popular spots covered in Lima
6 hand-picked stops with researched narration. Every listing below ships with a curated lore beat — the same content the app speaks while you walk past.
01National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru
museumThe National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, housed at the Palacio de la Magdalena, located in the main square of Pueblo Libre, a district of Lima, Peru. The museum houses more than 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru. Highlights include the Raimondi Stele and an impressive scale model of the Incan citadel, Machu Picchu.
02Plaza Mayor, Lima
squareThe Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, is the main public square of the historic centre of the city of Lima, Peru. It dates back to the foundation of the city by Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535. Delimited by Carabaya, Junín, Huallaga, and Unión streets, it is surrounded by a number of major landmarks, including the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.
03Legislative Palace of Peru
landmarkThe Legislative Palace is a government building that serves as the seat of the Congress of Peru, the legislative branch of the Peruvian government. Located at Ayacucho street, it lies next to next to the Bolivar Square and forms part of the neighbourhood of Barrios Altos, itself part of the historic centre of Lima.
04Monastery of San Francisco
place of worshipThe Basilica and Convent of San Francisco is a Catholic church building located in the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru. The church, together with the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Solitude and the Church of the Virgin of the Miracle, forms a religious monumental complex surrounded by Amazonas, Áncash and Lampa streets, as well as Abancay Avenue.
05Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
place of worshipThe Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary, commonly known as the Convent of Santo Domingo, is a Catholic religious complex located in the city of Lima, Peru.
06Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
place of worshipThe Basilica and Priory of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a Roman Catholic church located in Lima, Peru. It was designed in the Baroque style known as Churrigueresque. The church was built under the supervision of Friar Miguel de Orenes in 1535.
What StreetLore sounds like in Lima
Below: the brand voice, in the voice notes the app uses for Lima.
“Warm and laid-back with a touch of dry humor. References to Barranco, ceviche, and the endless gray of Lima's sky are fair game. Mention the Pacific Ocean's influence, but avoid clichés about Machu Picchu or llamas—those are far from Lima. Embrace the city's vibrant street art and cultural mix. Stay clear of stereotypes about poverty or crime; this is about life's richness here.”
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StreetLore is a free download. Open it in Lima and start walking — the lore lands as you pass each place.