Peru Jewish Tour

Private Customizable Tour

Traditional dancers in vibrant costumes at a cultural festival.

Discover Peru’s rich Jewish heritage on a personalized Jewish tour of Lima and beyond. Explore the origins of Peru’s Jewish community—from Sephardic settlers fleeing the Inquisition to modern-day Ashkenazi traditions. Visit key Jewish sites in Lima, including the Jewish Museum, synagogues, the historic House of Pilate, and the Museum of the Inquisition. Meet members of the local community and learn about Jewish life in Peru today. Optional extensions include cultural experiences in Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the artistic Jewish-led revival of Callao. This custom Peru Jewish tour blends heritage, history, and unforgettable sights.

Connect with Peru’s Jewish Past

Peru Jewish Tour: Jewish Heritage Travel in Lima and Beyond

Explore the rich and often overlooked history of Jewish life in Peru on this fully customized Peru Jewish Tour, ideal for travelers seeking meaningful cultural connection and heritage exploration. Led by local Jewish heritage experts, this tour offers a rare glimpse into Peru’s Jewish past and present—from the arrival of Sephardic Jews escaping the Spanish Inquisition to the growth of Ashkenazi communities in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Jewish Heritage in Peru

Jewish roots in Peru stretch back to the 16th century, when Conversos arrived from Spain fleeing persecution. Modern Jewish life in Peru began to take shape in the 1800s with the arrival of Ashkenazi Jews from Europe. While Peru’s current Jewish population is small (about 3,000 people today), Lima is home to both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Orthodox congregations, a Jewish school, a senior residence, and several culturally significant sites that reflect centuries of perseverance, faith, and community.

Lima Jewish Heritage Tour Options

Full-Day Jewish Heritage Tour of Lima

Led by a knowledgeable local Jewish guide, this full-day tour explores Lima’s most important Jewish landmarks, including:
The Museum of the Inquisition – where Conversos were persecuted during Colonial times
Casa de Pilatos – a 16th-century house believed to be a secret worship site for Jews during the Inquisition
The Ashkenazi and Sephardic synagogues
Jewish Senior Citizens Residence and the Jewish School of Lima (optional visits by request)
Guests can enjoy lunch with the local guide, either at a Jewish-owned deli or hosted in a kosher-style home.

Half-Day Jewish Heritage Tour of Lima

For travelers short on time, this half-day version covers key highlights and can be customized to personal interests. Tea and homemade Jewish pastries may be included during a visit to the guide’s home.

Unique Jewish-Connected Experiences in Peru

Monumental Callao Art & Graffiti Tour
Visit the vibrant art district of Callao, transformed by a visionary Israeli investor. Learn about the area’s creative revival, take a street art tour, and possibly meet Jewish artists involved in the project.

Lima Running Tour with Jewish Sites
Sightsee while jogging along the scenic Malecón in Miraflores, including a pass through Yitzhak Rabin Park, named in honor of the Israeli Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Culinary Tour with Jewish Insight
While Lima has only one Jewish deli, we can tailor food experiences to meet kosher-style preferences or arrange private catering for groups.