Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Explore the heart of Lima and immerse yourself in its rich history with a tour of the historic center. This walking tour will take you to discover impressive colonial architecture, such as the Lima Cathedral and the Government Palace. Enjoy fascinating stories from expert guides who share the city's culture and history. This is an ideal tour for history and culture lovers, perfect for travelers who want to explore the essence of Lima in a friendly and accessible environment.

- Walking tour of Lima's historic center
- Visit iconic monuments such as the Cathedral and the Government Palace
- Expert guides share stories and interesting facts about the city
- Ideal for travelers interested in Lima's history and culture

What's Included

chocolate class at the chocomuseum
Pisco sour class, with tasting of 5 different flavors

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is located in Plaza San Martín in the historic center of Lima, we will meet at the door of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, remember to identify the guide by the cream vest with the LIMA CULTRA TOUR logo

End point

It ends at the San Francisco Church (Catacombs) with a pisco sour tasting.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    San Martin Square

    Here in Plaza San Martín we will talk about the surrounding monuments, we will comment on the independence of Peru and its two liberators, Don José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will learn about the origin and history of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, and especially about the famous pisco called La Catedral, which holds the title of the best pisco sour in Peru.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Jiron de La Union

    We'll go to Jironear, which is a walk along Jirón de la Unión, visiting its historic buildings and learning about its ancient and modern traditions.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    One of the 5 religious orders is the third to arrive in Lima, called the Mercedarians. Here at Christmas, a competition is held to see which church has the best Nativity scene, and this one has won for 5 consecutive years. Near here, we will also visit the first bank in Peru.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    In honor of the hero José Olaya, who never revealed any information to the Spanish troops, here we find one of the best restaurants, Senior Blue, where one of the best CEVICHES is prepared.

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Hotel where THE FIRST PISCO SOUR, ORIGINAL PISCO, is prepared, its history will be discussed and how the first pisco sour was born.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

    We will learn why it is called Plaza de Armas, why it is known as the city of the Kings, we will explain the surrounding monuments and we will find Francisco Pizarro's hat (the founder of Lima) which is hidden in the Plaza de Armas.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Basilica Catedral De Lima

    We will learn about the different architectural styles, a 10m introduction to learn about its history and secrets, here we will be able to learn the names of the 3 doors of the Cathedral and we will find the Hat of the Founder of Lima (Francico Pizarro).

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    Parents' House, here we will talk about the balconies, their history, style, and The origin of the closed-clothes girls

    3 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Government Palace of Peru

    We will talk about Taulichusco, the last ruler of Lima, who was the first owner, succeeded by Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima, then the house of the viceroys and finally the house of the presidents.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 11

    Also known as the auditor's house, here we will have a chocolate class and taste their different chocolate products :3.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    A place full of Peruvian art, here we will find the first printing press in Lima, we will visit Mario Vargas Llosa's library and we will pass over the first train that was used in the era of mestizaje.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    Here we will have a class to learn how to recognize the original baby alpaca, which is the material we use to create Lima's handcrafted garments.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    We will explain how the catacombs are created, and how it ends, its causes and consequences.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 15

    Here we will finish the tour with a special Pisco Sour Class with tasting included, we will try 5 different flavors of pisco sour :3

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Free walking tour en la Historical Lima

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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