⚓ Callao Fortress Real Felipe Tour + Optional Extra: History + Art + Sea Food Tour 🐟

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Step beyond Lima and discover the historic port of Callao, a place shaped by pirates, naval battles, migration, and resistance. This experience takes you inside one of the most important military fortresses in South America: the legendary Fortaleza del Real Felipe.

Built in the 18th century by the Spanish Crown, this massive stone fortress was designed to protect Lima from pirate attacks and foreign invasions. Its walls witnessed key moments that shaped Peru’s transition from colony to republic.

As we explore the fortress and its surroundings, you will discover stories of power, fear, survival, and strategy and understand why Callao became one of the most strategic ports in the Pacific.

This is not just a visit to a monument. It is a journey into the geopolitical and social forces that shaped modern Peru.

During the experience, you will discover:

The history of pirate threats and colonial defense systems

The military architecture and strategic design of the fortress

The role of Callao in Spanish colonial power

Peru’s struggle for independence and national identity

The transformation of Callao from colonial port to modern urban district

You will also experience the authentic atmosphere of a real port city, far from traditional tourist circuits.

Optional Sea Food Experience (Extra)

After the fortress visit, you will have the option to join an authentic local seafood experience.

Callao is famous for its fresh seafood and vibrant culinary culture. Those who join will visit a carefully selected local spot where you can enjoy real Peruvian coastal flavors, surrounded by the daily life of the port.

This optional experience is perfect for travelers who want to continue exploring Callao through its food, culture, and people.

Participation in the seafood experience is completely optional, and the cost depends on what you choose to consume.

This experience is ideal for travelers who want:

• A deeper understanding of Peru’s military and colonial history

• To explore authentic areas beyond Lima’s traditional tourist zones

• To visit one of the most important fortresses in the Americas

• To connect history, territory, and living culture

No crowds. No tourist traps. No scripted experience.

Just real history, real places, and real stories.

✨ TIPS ✨ (PayPal friendly)

We believe you are a conscious and honest traveler, and that you will choose how to support this great project according to what feels right for you.

Quoting GuruWalk’s guidelines: “Free tours don’t have a fixed price. At the end, each participant contributes the amount they consider fair, based on their level of satisfaction. As a guideline, GuruWalk recommends between 15 euros and 50 USD per participant.”

All of us - the tour guides - are locals and professionals with 3 to 5 years of education at University.

50% of your tip goes to the guide, and the other 50% to the company (Lima Spicy Tours), the company covers GuruWalk platform fee per person and other logistical expenses.

Things we DO NOT do:

We do not take you to or recommend any tourist trap or any museum-store that you could easily visit on your own.

We do not accept massive groups.
We don’t go for quantity - we value quality, transparency, and connection.
Because less is more.

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