From Callao Port: Lima City Tour, Dinner and Magic Water Tour

5.0
(26 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Immerse yourself in one of the most incredible experiences in Lima! Discover the culture and history of the most emblematic places of viceregal Lima with its beautiful squares, its immense cathedral and surrounded by palaces and castles! In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the largest fountain complexes in the world, with its 13 water fountains that, to the rhythm of music and colors, will leave you with the best memories of your visit!

Best of all! As we are a sustainable company and we seek local benefits, for this reason, part of the profits from the tours are used to carry out social projects, allowing us to help many families with fewer resources and children in extreme poverty. In addition, we are committed to keeping Peruvian culture alive, protecting the environment, and making locals part of the tourism industry by creating new job opportunities.

What's Included

Bottled water
Professional guide
Entry tickets to the catacombs and the Magic Water Circuit
Small group
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
The dinner is in a local restaurant
Private transport
Gratuities
Beverages
Souvenirs

Meeting and pickup

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

*If you are coming on a cruise ship to Lima Callao Port, our pick up and drop off points are: the main door of Callao Port (APM) or from the shuttle bases stops: Plaza Salaverry, Plaza San Miguel, Larcomar Mall, Club Social Miraflores and Inka Market. *If you are coming to Lima Airport, we pick you up from Door 3rd (International Flights) and Door 11th (National Flights). Note: For every pick up, we send a professional driver who will have a sign board with your name on it.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Plaza San Martin

    Your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because of the gardens and nice atmosphere. Your guide will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people and local life.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jiron de La Union

    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!

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After we finish our exploration of Unión Street, 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!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)

    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!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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. Locals love its traditional cusine like: Aji de gallina (creamy chicken), fresh ceviches, Tongue stew, tasty anticuchos and top Pisco sours! We are will have a quick visit.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Lovely Street where locals go to enjoy their day, normally you find temporary exhibitions in there, comfortable atmosphere with an always fresh breze in the air. This place hide the MOST IMORTANT sacred rock for the still living natives, this sacred place is still used to do offerings and payments to the gods like mother earth and natives from Peru came here to do different type of rituals including dances to keep their culture and energy alive. Sacred place good to go and learn!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima

    This convent is considered the oldest in South America which during the 17th century had the tallest tower in the whole continent, still these days works as convent and has an impressive facade and shiny inside front altar, you will be visiting this place from outside especially because we will take the car to come back to your accommodation (the Port of Callao or the airport) in here, if the church of this convent is open you can take a quick look inside.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

    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!

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Circuito Magico Del Agua

    At approximately 5:30 pm we will have a local dinner and then we will go to the "Magic Water Park". It is one of the main attractions that the city of Lima has to offer at night. It is considered a highlight by the locals and is a must-see. It is in the Guinness Book of Records for the largest fountain complex in the world, displaying 13 different fountains and many are interactive. All of the fountains are illuminated at night, many with continually changing color schemes. A colorful laser light show synchronized to classical and Peruvian music makes the fountains shimmer and shine as the water flows in unique patterns and shapes. Finally, we will take you back to your place (Callao Port or Airport).

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Night Tours
Nature Walks
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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