Afternoon: Lima City tour
Overview of the tour in Lima
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Lima around 14:00h then we will start our tour. Our excursion offers Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.
We start our tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archeological center considered a “Sacred Village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
We then head to visit the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace amongst others.
After which we will go to the monumental San Francisco Convent, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.
We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.
We will be back to our accommodation around 18:30h
This activity includes:
- Archbishop's Palace of Lima
- Plaza San Martín
- Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima
- Cathedral of Lima
- Lima Main Square
- Government Palace of Peru
- Paseo De La Republica 569
- Pick-up from your hotel in Lima ( Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco)
- Transport
- Guide in English or Spanish
- All entrances
- NOT included:. Meals not specified in the itinerary
On arrival
Please confirm accommodation details in Lima, for accommodation outside Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco area, a meeting point will be confirmed at time of booking.
Things to note
Recommended packing list:
Comfortable shoes and clothes
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Toiletries
Photo / video cameras and chargers
Water Bottle
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.