Discover the best of Lima in one day with this complete and exclusive tour. Experience a different experience that goes beyond the traditional tourist circuits: explore the ancient catacombs of the Historic Center, admire the art and color of Barranco, walk the cliffs of Miraflores and marvel at the Plaza de Armas, the Government Palace and the majestic Lima Cathedral.
•5 hour tour of Lima's main attractions
•Ideal for those looking for an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience
•Includes expert local guide and private transportation with all amenities
•Cultural, archaeological and historical visits in one tour
•Collection and return to where you are
“The guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby.”
You'll tour the modern Miraflores district, admiring its waterfront parks and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. You'll pass by the famous Parque del Amor and the boardwalk, where your guide will explain the history and transformation of this iconic Lima neighborhood. You'll have time to take panoramic photos and enjoy the local atmosphere.
You'll explore the bohemian district of Barranco, famous for its urban art, colonial architecture, and cultural atmosphere. The guide will lead you through its colorful streets, stopping at the Bridge of Sighs to tell its romantic legend. You'll also learn about the artists and writers who have brought this unique neighborhood to life.
You'll visit the historic district of Chorrillos, where your guide will tell you about its role in the defense of Lima during the War of the Pacific. From the top of Morro Solar, you'll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the Lima coastline. You will also see the Christ of the Pacific, an imposing figure that dominates the bay.
Your guide will escort you through the iconic Plaza San Martín, one of Lima's most important squares, surrounded by elegant Republican buildings. Here you'll learn about Peru's independence and the history behind the equestrian monument to the liberator José de San Martín.
You will walk along the traditional Jirón de la Unión, a historic pedestrian street that connects Plaza San Martín with Plaza Mayor. The guide will show you iconic buildings, colonial churches, and old shops, explaining how this street was, for decades, the social and commercial heart of Lima. Ideal for appreciating Lima's architecture and local atmosphere.
Your certified guide will lead you through Plaza de Armas, Lima's historic center, pointing out the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the elegant wooden balconies surrounding the square. You'll learn the stories of the city's founding and the key events celebrated here, while having time to take photographs of the iconic colonial architectural complex.
Enter the fascinating San Francisco Convent Museum and explore its impressive cloisters, the old library with thousands of colonial volumes, and the impressive underground catacombs. With clear and enriching explanations, you'll learn about Lima's Baroque architecture and discover skeletal remains symbolically arranged in one of South America's most mysterious and haunting spaces.
You will visit La Muralla Park, a historic space where the original remains of the ancient wall that protected the city of Lima during the colonial era are still preserved. From here, you'll have a privileged view of the Historic Center and learn details about the city's defense and Lima's urban evolution over the centuries.
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