Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour: Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group


3 hours 30 minutes
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Discover the city of Lima known as the "City of Kings"! We will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco with its incredible Catacombs and other historical places that make this unique experience full of culture, history and memorable memories.

In addition, you should know that our company mission is to support our nonprofit sister organization, Reciprocity NGO. With the profits from our tours, Reciprocity NGO is able to implement social projects that improve the quality of life for the communities living below the poverty line.

Inclusions

  • Entrance tickets to the Catacumbas
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Small group
  • Private transport
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Plaza San Martin, Lima Peru

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jiron de La Union, Union Street, Lima Peru

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!

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, Plaza San Francisco Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima 15001 Peru

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!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno), Plaza de Armas Zocalo, Lima 15001 Peru

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!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: RESTAURANTE CORDANO, Jr. Áncash 202, Lima 15001, Peru

It is considered the oldest (or fist) official bar in Peru, located next to the presidencial palace, famouse because many former presidents and writers came here including Ernest Hemingway. This friendly bar is not posh with all forniture but with great personality and character. Locals love its traditional cusine like: Aji de gallina (creamy chicken), fresh ceviches, Tongue stew, tasty anticuchos and top Pisco sours! We are will have a quick visit.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Lima, Jiron Carabaya, Lima 15001 Peru

The most important religious power during the colonial era was in the city of Lima and was presided over by this imposing cathedral. By Catholic rules, any other church must be built higher than its towers. The front is impressive, the art and architecture that surrounds it is also impressive. There the main and oldest religious ceremonies are celebrated. The locals love to get married there. We will have the best panoramic view of the Cathedral for the best photos!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pasaje Santa Rosa, Pje. Sta. Rosa, Lima, Peru

Lovely Street where locals go to enjoy their day, normally you find temporary exhibitions in there, comfortable atmosphere with an always fresh breeze in the air. This place hide the MOST IMORTANT sacred rock for the still living natives, this sacred place is still used to do offerings and payments to the gods like mother earth and natives from Peru came here to do different type of rituals including dances to keep their culture and energy alive. Sacred place good to go and learn!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Convento de Santo Domingo, Convento de Sto. Domingo, Lima 15001, Peru

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru

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!

Duration: 20 minutes

Additional information

  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You should let us know if you will have wheelchair or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
38savannahh
May 2023

My brother and I attended the walking tour, and had a great time learning about the history of the city. Our guide was amazing as well, and she took great care of the group; explaining everything in great detail. I really enjoyed this tour!

Mish C
March 2023

Mabel was our guide and Toni our driver - both were excellent. Our family (with two teens) really enjoyed the whole tour (and the churros) - informative, good speed, great English. Loved the food and restaurant recommendations on the way home (and was dropped off at one of the recommendations and...

Patricia L
August 2023

The entire tour was excellent! We had so much fun. We loved our tour guide, Cesar. He was so knowledgeable, funny and attentive. We laughed a lot. We got to see the highlights of Lima City and the catacombs of San Francisco Church was super interesting! A must see! Also the peruvian churros! deli...

kjetrivs
August 2023

This tour is a MUST! Really. You’ll get to experience the most of Lima and it’s perfect if you’re in the city for a short amount of time. You’ll learn so much about the history of Peru. Our guide Cesar, was incredible and so funny. The Convent and Catacombs were truly something out of this worl...

Clarisse M
August 2023

We only had 1 day to visit Lima, so we thought this tour would be a good call. Indeed, we had a great time visiting the historical center of Lima! Leonardo was a great guide and very kind. Janila and the Haku staff were great too. Thank you for the great tour!

maryanne672
February 2022

We saw many sites in Lima. Our guide was very good and knowledgeable of the city and all of the historical sites we saw! Our guide made this trip fabulous!

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