Explore the City of Kings on your first day

4.6
(9 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Lima is a magical and ancient city that has an impressive cultural, gastronomic and religious heritage. In this tour you will discover the best of the city in just 4 hours visiting the three historical periods of our capital: pre-Hispanic, modern and colonial Lima.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up from your Hotel or Airbnb
Entrance tickets to the San Francisco de Asis Convent and Museum
Official tourism guide
Tips

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
    Historic Lima
    4 stops
    4 Points of interest
    Duration: 4 hours

    Operating Schedule: This tour is available in different modes: with fixed meeting point or with pick-up service from your hotel (in selected districts). We recommend that you carefully review the options before booking and choose the one that best suits you. The schedules indicated are reference. One day before the tour, our team will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time.

  • 1

    We start our tour by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb. First, you will visit one of the 50 most romantic parks in the world, located in the Miraflores neighborhood, known as the Love Park, this park is a small and colorful refuge for couples in love, from here you have a magnificent view of the sea. It is inspired by Barcelona’s Parque Güell and has in the central part a sculpture called “El Beso” by Peruvian sculptor Victor Delfín.

  • 2
    Pucllana Site Museum

    Continuing with our tour, you will visit the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site, a sacred site belonging to the Lima culture. Then we will visit the historic center of Lima and walk through its main squares, streets, churches and tatters of the ancient city of the Kings.

  • 3

    Afterwards, we will transfer to the Historic Center of Lima, where we will begin a guided walk through the imposing Plaza de Armas. We will admire from the outside the Lima Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Municipal Palace, while our guide will tell you the historical and secret background of the ancient “City of the Kings”.

  • 4

    Next, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco, one of the most important colonial architectural complexes in Lima. We will enter the religious museum and tour its famous Catacombs, an underground ossuary that houses thousands of human remains organized symbolically and ritually. At the end of this visit, you will have a short free time to explore local shops and, if you wish, enjoy a free tasting of Pisco Sour, emblematic drink of Peru. Tasting is optional and, if you wish, you can purchase local products. Before returning, we will make a short stop at Plaza San Martin, the second most important in Lima and symbol of Peruvian independence. Finally, we will take you back to your hotel or Airbnb.

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tours en Lima

Tags

Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Hop on Hop Off Buses
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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