What You Will Do
Our professional team will take you on an amazing historical tour of Lima, you will get to know the most important historical attractions that made Lima became a world heritage. For sure, this tour will give you a wide panorama of Peruvian culture.
In addition, you should know that our company mission is to support our nonprofit sister organization, Reciprocity NGO. With the profits from our tours, Reciprocity NGO is able to implement social projects that improve the quality of life for the communities living below the poverty line.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Plaza San Martin
20 minutes
Immerse yourself in the mythical and magical history of ancient Peruvian History.
First, you will be picked up from your hotel or accommodation to start the tour. Once in the historical center, we will start our smooth walking tour by visiting San Martin Square where your guide will give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people and local life.
2
Jiron de La Union
40 minutes
This is an unmissable street! You will have a panoramic view and you will appreciate a very nice architecture, great wooden balconies, impressive rock carvings and monumental churches and religious altars. The local atmosphere, shops, chicken restaurants plus local music will make your day very excited, happy and for sure interesting!
3
Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
5 minutes
We will have a panoramic view of one of the most important houses in the entire country accompanied by a good and rich explanation. Our president lives and works here! Also, this is where the changing of the guard takes place every day! We are going to enjoy great architecture and a place full of history!
4
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
20 minutes
The Plaza de Armas is another HIGHLIGHT! It has an influence from Spain in the architecture (because before we were a colony), it is also surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, palaces and castles built in South America and a beautiful main garden. Remember that before taking you to this place we will take a walk on Ancash Street to visit the "Happy Inka market" where you will appreciate the beautiful art of the locals, indigenous carvings and textiles, you will have the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit to Lima!
5
Lima Cathedral
5 minutes
The most important religious power during the colonial era was in the city of Lima and was presided over by this imposing cathedral. By Catholic rules, any other church must be built higher than its towers. The front is impressive, the art and architecture that surrounds it is also impressive. There the main and oldest religious ceremonies are celebrated. The locals love to get married there. We will have the best panoramic view of the Cathedral for the best photos!
6
RESTAURANTE CORDANO
5 minutes
It is considered the oldest (or fist) official bar in Peru, located next to the presidencial palace, famouse because many former presidents and writers came here including Ernest Hemingway. This friendly bar is not posh with all forniture but with great personality and character too. We will have a quick stop.
7
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
30 minutes
We will take you through Ucayali and Lampa streets to enjoy all the history of the city of Lima and learn about its people and life. We will continue with the visit of one of the most impressive attractions in the city of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal CATACOMBS! Where we will learn about the culture and traditions of the inhabitants of the city of Lima during the colonial era of the XVI, XVII y XVIII centuries. We believe this is one of the attractions that will make your tour and visit memorable!
Then, we will have lunch at a very local restaurant where typical and native food is prepared and it is also very visited by locals.
8
Museo Larco
1 hour 30 minutes
After lunch we will go to this impressive Museum!
Get seduced by the magic and millennial atmosphere of Larco Museum, the top museum in whole South America.
Along with us, you will open your mind and discover an unique and singular world through ancient pottery, pre columbian pieces of art, outstanding portrait vessels and much more! All this, in an 18th-century viceroy’s mansion!
After this visit we will return to your hotel.
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