Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Lima

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  San Martin Square

  As you stand beside the monument honoring Peru's liberator, take a moment to appreciate the rich architectural heritage of the surrounding square. The neocolonial style of the buildings adds a touch of elegance to the scene, while the historic hotels that dot the area exude a sense of refinement and sophistication.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Step inside a traditional casona and discover its architecture, construction materials and connection to Lima’s UNESCO-listed historic centre.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Admire this elegant Belle Époque landmark and hear about celebrated Peruvian writer Abraham Valdelomar and Lima’s early-20th-century cultural life.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Church of La Merced

  Discover its magnificent Churrigueresque Baroque façade and the miraculous cross associated with Father Urraca.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Casa Courret

  Examine its Art Nouveau details and discover how modern architecture reflected Lima’s changing society and growing commercial prosperity.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Admire the city’s principal religious building and explore how its mixture of architectural styles reflects centuries of history and devastating earthquakes.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Government Palace of Peru

  View Peru’s presidential residence, built on the site of the former viceregal palace and still serving as one of the country’s principal centres of power.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Palacio Municipal de Lima

  Admire its grand balconies and discover the symbols on Lima’s coat of arms and the story behind the city’s original name, the “City of Kings.”

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Discover sculptures and murals depicting the mysterious veiled women who used anonymity to move more freely through colonial society.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima

  Admire its historic tower and uncover traces of colonial Lima, including ancient floors, water channels, crypts and stories of Peruvian saints.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Alameda Chabuca Granda

  – Explore the musical legacy of Chabuca Granda and the importance of Afro-Peruvian culture to the country’s identity.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Cross the historic connection between Lima and the Rímac district while exploring the diverse cultural roots that shaped modern Peru.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Rio Rimac

  Discover why the river and sacred hill were essential to Lima’s location, identity and development.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  Admire its Baroque architecture and learn about the famous catacombs where thousands of colonial residents were buried.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Muninet Parque La Muralla

  Finish beside the remains of Lima’s 17th-century defensive wall, with views of the river and San Cristóbal Hill.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible

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