Lima: Gamarra Walking Tour with Witches' Market Visit
ID: GYG1234645-1893764
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the vibrant streets of Gamarra on a guided walking tour. Visit the witches' market, learn about black magic rituals, and take the Linea 1 public train back to your accommodation.
Explore the vibrant streets of Gamarra, a bustling commercial district in Lima. Begin your journey by heading to the highest building in the area for a panoramic view of the city. Learn about the history of Lima and the vast territory that Gamarra occupies.
Next, take a look at the hills where the “shanty towns“ are located, communities created in the 70’s and 80’s due to the massive immigration of people from the Andes and Amazon of Peru.
After that, take a walking tour through the streets of Gamarra and have the opportunity to try some local snacks and typical street food. Then, head to the witches' market.
Learn about the variety of aromatic herbs used by shamans to make ancestral rituals that invoke good luck and call upon money, wealth, and love.
Take a peek into black magic rituals performed by shamans in Gamarra. If possible, visit a wise old woman from the Andes who can read your future through coca leaves.
By the end of your tour and to finish with a true local experience, take the linea 1 public train on the way back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Discover the vibrant streets of Gamarra on a guided walking tour
- Enjoy panoramic views of Lima from the highest building in the area
- Learn about the history of Lima and the vast territory that Gamarra occupies
- Visit the witches' market and learn about black magic rituals
- Take the Linea 1 public train back to your accommodation
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cash may be needed for purchasing snacks or other additional items.
INCLUDED
- Panoramic view of the city from the highest building
- Walking tour through the streets of Gamarra
- Visit to the witches' market
- Opportunity to try local snacks and street food
- Learn about the history of Lima and Gamarra
- Insight into shanty towns and immigration history
- Information on aromatic herbs and rituals by shamans
- Peek into black magic rituals
- Coca leaf reading by a wise old woman from the Andes
- Experience on the linea 1 public train
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.