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Discover the heart of historic Lima on this small-group cultural experience through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center.
Walk through Lima’s most iconic colonial landmarks, including Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Jirón de la Unión, and the beautiful Church of La Merced, while learning about the city’s fascinating history, architecture, and local traditions from passionate local guides.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Premium Tickets only: Optional meeting point pick-ups are available from our Tourist Information Centers in Miraflores for added convenience. Transportation may be provided in a car, minivan, or sprinter depending on the final number of confirmed participants.
Passengers must be in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar, 10 minutes before the meeting time.
Itinerary
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1Plaza San Martin
Start your experience at one of Lima’s most beautiful and historic squares. Learn about Peru’s independence while admiring the elegant European-style architecture surrounding Plaza San Martín.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jiron de La Union
Walk through Lima’s most iconic pedestrian street, once considered the city’s most elegant avenue and today filled with local culture, history, and everyday life.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Iglesia y Convento La Merced
Visit one of Lima’s oldest and most important colonial churches, famous for its baroque architecture and fascinating religious history.The church contains a variety of reredos. The altarpiece is fire gilded. The center of the altarpiece contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy, declared in 1615 the "heavenly protector of Lima."
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Discover the heart of Lima’s historic center, surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and some of the city’s most important colonial buildings.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
End the experience with the visit of the famous San Francisco Catacombs, an underground cemetery dating back to colonial times and one of Lima’s most unique historical attractions.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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