Small-Group Heritage Homes of Lima Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visit private houses showcasing rich history and striking architecture, including one continuously cared for by the same family since 1535. Pause to enjoy a tasting of assorted cocktails prepared with pisco, Peru’s iconic distilled drink.

- Explore Lima’s Historic Downtown and admire the elegance of its finest eras.
- Stroll through the area to visit various historic houses, including Casa O’Higgins and/or Casa de la Cultura Criolla.
- Discover Casa Fernandini, an elegant residence dating from the early 1900s.
- Step into Casa de Aliaga, a remarkable mansion owned by the same family since the arrival of the Spaniards.
- Enjoy a tasting of different macerates made with pisco, the traditional grape-based distilled beverage.

What's Included

Tour starts and ends in Miraflores or San Isidro
Entrances/access to houses.
Transportation
Pisco tasting.
Official guide in English or Spanish
Gratuities
Meals and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be picked up from your hotel. Once the tour is over, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Centro Historico de Lima

    Experience the colonial charm of Lima in its magnificent Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1535 as the “City of Kings,” the Peruvian capital preserves architectural gems such as the Plaza Mayor, the impressive Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of Santo Domingo, and the renowned San Francisco Convent.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Casa de Aliaga

    Explore one of Lima’s oldest colonial residences, located in the heart of the Historic Center. Casa Aliaga has been rebuilt and remodeled over nearly five centuries, evolving alongside the city. Its architecture is a fascinating testament to layered styles—Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, and Neoclassical—that reflect changing fashions and the earthquakes that have shaped its history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit this historic colonial mansion, now a cultural center managed by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Casa O’Higgins is dedicated to preserving the memory of Bernardo O’Higgins, a hero of South American independence, offering a rich experience that connects past and present in the heart of Lima.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Lima

    An elegant early 20th-century residence, Casa Fernandini is renowned for its refined eclectic style. It stands as a testament to Lima’s architectural splendor of the era, blending classical and modern influences in a unique and sophisticated setting.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lima

    Enjoy a tasting of different macerates made with pisco, Peru’s traditional grape-based distilled spirit.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • There is an extra of USD 10 for pick up and drop off at Sheraton Hotel and for hotels in Barranco Area.
  • On Mondays, Casa O`Higgins and Casa de la Cultura Criolla is closed.
Supplied by Signature Tours

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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Zombie
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