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Lima City Walking Tour: Explore the History and Culture of the 'City of Kings'
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Embark on a captivating Lima City Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the 'City of Kings'. Explore the Plaza de Armas, Cathedral of Lima, Monastery of San Francisco, and other historical sites on this unforgettable journey.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza San Martin - Your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because of the gardens and nice atmosphere. Your guide will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country its people and local life. - Jiron de La Union - This is an unmissable street! You will have a panoramic view and you will appreciate a very nice architecture, great wooden balconies, impressive rock carvings and monumental churches and religious altars. The local atmosphere, shops, chicken restaurants plus local music will make your day very excited, happy and for sure interesting! - Iglesia y Convento La Merced - Our guide will explain the facade, the most important characters of it, the architecture and brief history. - Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - The Plaza de Armas is another HIGHLIGHT! It has an influence from Spain in the architecture (because before we were a colony), it is also surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, palaces and castles built in South America and a beautiful main garden. Remember that before taking you to this place we will take a walk on Ancash Street to visit the “Happy Inka market” where you will appreciate the beautiful art of the locals, indigenous carvings and textiles, you will have the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit to Lima! - Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) - We will have a panoramic view of one of the most important houses in the entire country accompanied by a good and rich explanation. Our president lives and works here! Also, this is where the changing of the guard takes place every day! We are going to enjoy great architecture and a place full of history! - Lima Cathedral - Watch the beautiful and impressive architecture of the cathedral, also learn more about the history. - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - After we finish our exploration of Unión Street, we will take you through Ucayali and Lampa streets to enjoy all the history of the city of Lima and learn about its people and life. We will continue with the visit of one of the most impressive attractions in the city of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal CATACOMBS! Where we will learn about the culture and traditions of the inhabitants of the city of Lima during the colonial era of the XVI, XVII y XVIII centuries. We believe this is one of the attractions that will make your tour and visit memorable! - Convento de Santo Domingo - This convent is considered the oldest in South America which during the 17th century had the tallest tower in the whole continent, still these days works as convent and has an impressive facade and shiny inside front altar, you will be visiting this place from outside especially because we will take the car to come back to your accommodation (the Port of Callao or the airport) in here, if the church of this convent is open you can take a quick look inside.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the Catacumbas included
- Guided tour with a professional guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Small group for a personalized experience
- Air-conditioned transport vehicles
- All fees and taxes covered
- Exclusive private transport
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
Explore Lima, hailed ‘City of Kings’, as we tour the major attractions of Lima’s Historic Center. Take in sights such as the Plaza de Armas, Lima’s Cathedral, and the unforgettable San Francisco Monastery with its impressive Catacombs among other historical treasures, making this journey a convergence of culture, history, and enduring impressions.
It’s also important to know that we operate with a greater cause in mind. Our profits fund our nonprofit entity, Reciprocity NGO. On account of the earnings from our tours, Reciprocity NGO is able to run social projects aimed at enhancing the living conditions of communities trapped beneath the poverty line.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- We recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, take an extra bottle of water with you and spare battery for your camera
- You should let us know if you will have wheelchair or stroller
Location
Av. José Larco 724
Avenida José Larco
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(738 Ratings)
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Vananh_m
Jun 22, 2024
Good Tour - Good historic tour of Lima. Communication was easy with tour group, and everything was on time. Tour guide was knowledgeable. Group was split English/Spanish.
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Stephanie_k
Jun 21, 2024
Fantastic - Fantastic experience! Leonardo our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. A great way to spend an afternoon in Lima.
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Traveljunkie121212
Jun 19, 2024
Book this walking tour with Saul! Period! - Saul was AMAZING! It was my birthday and he surprised me with a birthday cake (with a candle in it) and even had others join in on singing happy birthday to me! That’s something he did NOT have to do and for him to do so was the most thoughtful gesture anyone could ask for! Saul was not only knowledgeable about his country and its beautiful culture but he was fun! When I say I am so thankful to have had Saul as our tour guide, I absolutely mean it! 100% recommend this tour with Saul. Learned SO much about the culture and history of Peru! One of the best experiences I ever had!
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Njeri_g
Jun 18, 2024
Excellent tour - Saúl was an excellent tour guide. We learned a lot about Lima's history. I was worried my young kids would not be able to keep up with the group but this tour is a good fit for all ages. Communication before the tour was excellent - I recommend downloading WhatsApp if you don't have it. Hotel pickup and drop off were both timely. Finally, we were part of a small group of 10 and it was nice to meet other travelers. Bonus tip - We took the tour on a Sunday so the city was less crowded than usual.
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E4216cqtraceyc
Jun 17, 2024
Great guide, interesting sights - This was a great tour for a family with teens. Our guide, Saúl, was knowledgeable and interesting. He gave us enough time to enjoy each stop and even took us to get Peruvian-style churros after the catacombs. Great tour!
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Hcm269
Jun 17, 2024
Fascinating Tour - I would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Saul with driver Miguel ensured we had an excellent experience. The vehicle was very spacious and seated all 6 participants comfortably.
The pace of the tour was spot on. Saul's knowledge of the city and it's history was excellent. He answered all questions knowledgeably and fully. His passion for his city and its heritage was clear to see which makes him the best type of tour guide. I'm pretty sure we ran over time as we were enabled to explore the landmarks without being rushed. All in all, this was a highlight in my 4 days in Lima. Well done Saul.
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Krishnaprema_k
Jun 16, 2024
Learnt a lot - Great tour. Learn about culture of Lima historical center Catacombs were a bit disturbing. Buildings and balconies are amazing
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920edgarq
Jun 15, 2024
Great Excursion - This tour with Cesar was amazing and would recommend anyone who wants to know more about Peru’s heritage, history and local vibes
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919peggyv
Jun 14, 2024
Good way to see historic central Lima - The tour was informative and comfortable, providing a wonderful sense of Lima’s historical center. Saul was a great guide.
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Joy_c
Jun 14, 2024
Interesting tour - Our tour guide, Saul, is professional and knowledgeable. He sent a WhatsApp message to me 10 minutes before he came to our hotel to pick us up. He showed us all the interesting points with historical stories in the Lima city center. We learned a lot about Lima from him!
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