Fantastic Lima: City Tour + Magic Water Show + Local Dinner

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 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
  Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

  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
  Basilica Catedral De Lima

  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 breeze 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 in here, if the church of this convent is open you can take a quick look inside. (This visit if from outside)

  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 accommodation.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• If you are a solo traveler do not hesitate to ask about availability (WhatsApp: +51 947 142 030)
• We recommend to wear confortable clothes, shoes and take a bottle of water with you

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