Guided Walking Tour in Lima Downtown

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This Walking Tour in Lima takes you through the city’s historic center, where key events shaped Peru’s history. Discover the Main Square, the site where Lima was founded in 1535, and see the Government Palace standing as the seat of presidential power. Relax and allow your guide to take you to see the San Francisco Church. Experience the old Desamparados Train Station, once a major transportation hub, now preserving historical archives and exhibitions.

What's Included

2-hour guided walking tour
Professional tour guide
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Casa Osambela.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima

    Visit the church where the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres, and San Juan Macías rest.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    See the Rimac River flowing through the city, with a view of Lima’s historic bridges and colonial buildings.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stand in the heart of Lima, where the city was founded in 1535, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop’s Palace.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Estacion de Desamparados

    Enter the former Desamparados Train Station, once a key hub for travelers and now home to the Mario Vargas Llosa Cultural Center.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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