Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
La Victoria is one of the most popular districts for locals, characterized for its street vendors and the huge clothing industry, but the highlight here is the witches market full of mysteries.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
La Victoria
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Gamarra, a vibrant commercial city near the first “Pueblos Jóvenes” (Young Towns). First, we’ll visit the tallest building in the area for a panoramic view of Lima and the expansive territory of Gamarra, providing a great introduction to the city. Next, we’ll enjoy a walking tour through Gamarra’s streets, where you can sample local snacks and street food. We’ll then proceed to the witches market, known for its use of snakes, lizards, and other dissected animals in alternative medicine—a tradition from Andean culture. You’ll also find various aromatic herbs used in shamanic rituals to attract good luck, wealth, and love. While we won’t be participating in black magic, we believe it’s valuable to observe these rituals. If possible, you can even visit a wise Andean woman who reads futures using coca leaves. To conclude, we’ll take the public train back to your accommodation for a truly local experience.
Options
Bizarre tour in Gamarra & Witches Market
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tips
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Witch market tour
Navigate17589436905,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of the "real" Lima was great. What made it amazing was our guide Gia. She was very knowledgeable about the area, rituals and things at the market. We wandered around and got to know many interesting facts we otherwise wouldn't if we just walked around alone. The coca leaves reading at the end was an interesting experience too. Julio the driver was also great. This was our second tour with Haku and we were really satisfied with both!
Excellent day for Gamarra.
Y7501BEjorgem,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, comfortable and very friendly guide. Excellent alternative to meet another side of fascinating Peru! Super entertaining afternoon.
An unforgettable, off-the-beaten-path experience that captures the essence of Peru.
freedomwithpassion,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend this tour enough. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable adventure through parts of Lima that most travelers never get to see, guided by some of the warmest, most knowledgeable people I’ve met. Amadeo and Paolo, our incredible guides, brought such deep insight and heart to every part of the journey. Their pride in their culture was palpable and contagious. Each story, explanation, and interaction helped me see Peru in a whole new light. Carlos, our driver, was equally wonderful and kind, attentive. What made this tour stand out was how real it felt. This wasn’t a tourist trap, it was a look into real daily life, markets, traditions, and communities, all guided with care, respect, and joy. The team was patient, protective, and truly lovely. If you want an experience that goes beyond sightseeing and instead helps you feel a place: this is it. A powerful, human, and beautiful introduction to Peru.
Finding out what daily life in Lima is really like
SueZelenyBishop,May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We found this tour absolutely fascinating. Not only did we walk around the Witches Market in Gamarra, we visited other types of markets and got to see an average day in the life of this famous textile neighbourhood. Our guide, Leonardo, was fabulous. He is so knowledgable. He talked of history, politics, the lives of residents and their various cultures. He told us exactly where we were going and what to expect when we got there. He answered all our questions and more. Our driver, Juan, was great too, moving us safely from one place to another. We can thoroughly recommend this tour - it’s unique, authentic and not to be missed.
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