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Enjoy Lima Walking Historic Center San Martin and Plaza Mayor
Lima, Peru
$35
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The historic heart of Lima invites you to embark on a captivating 2-hour walking tour that unveils the city’s rich colonial architecture and vibrant culture. With an expert guide by your side, every corner reveals a story, immersing you in the heritage of this remarkable city.
- 🏷️ Enjoy Lima Walking Historic Center: This package includes a guided exploration of the iconic San Martin and Plaza Mayor, showcasing Lima's historical treasures.
- 🗣️ Language Options: Experience the tour in English, led by a knowledgeable human guide who brings the city's history to life.
- 🏛️ Stroll through Plaza San Martin, where the statue of Don José de San Martín and elegant buildings like the Gran Hotel Bolívar stand as testaments to Lima’s architectural beauty.
- 🚶♂️ Walk along Jirón de La Unión, the emblematic street connecting Plaza San Martin and Plaza Mayor, filled with shops and rich historical architecture.
- ⛪ Visit Iglesia y Convento La Merced, a stunning Baroque church founded in 1535, known for its intricate stone carvings and golden altarpieces.
- 🏰 Explore Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), the birthplace of Lima, where the Government Palace and Lima Cathedral narrate tales of the city’s past.
- 🌳 Discover Parque de la Muralla, a scenic park by the Rimac River, featuring remnants of the ancient wall that once protected Lima from pirates.
- 🍹 Optional Pisco Tasting is available, allowing you to savor the flavors of Peru while enjoying the historical backdrop.
- 🕒 The tour lasts for 2 hours, providing ample time to soak in the sights and stories of Lima's historic center.
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Enjoy Lima Walking Historic Center : San Martin and Plaza Mayor
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Pisco Tasting (Optional)
- Official Tourism Guide
- Purchases or additional.
- Revenue to payment locations
- Tips
Meeting point
The Guide will be at the door of the hotel with a green flag, will also be contacted by WhatsApp.
Return details
2 blocks from Plaza Mayor.
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Plaza San MartinOpened in 1921 for the centenary of independence, this square is one of Lima’s icons. It highlights the statue of Don José de San Martín and the elegant buildings that surround it, such as the Gran Hotel Bolívar. Its neoclassical and Art Nouveau style makes it a historical and cultural point in the center of Lima.
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Jiron de La UnionIt is the most emblematic street in the Historic Center of Lima, known for connecting Plaza San Martin with Plaza Mayor. Formerly it was the most elegant area of the city and today it is a pedestrian passage full of shops, historical architecture and urban life. Walking here is about 400 years of Lima history.
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Iglesia y Convento La MercedLocated in the Jirón de la Unión, this church is a Baroque gem and one of the oldest temples in Lima. It was founded in 1535 by the Mercedary Order, almost together with the city. Its stone carved facade and golden altarpieces stand out for their beauty. Here was celebrated the first official Mass of Lima.
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)Also known as Plaza de Armas, it is the historic heart of Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. Here you will find the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral and Municipal Palace. It is the point where the city was born and where the Independence of Peru was proclaimed in 1821.
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This 17th century religious complex is one of the greatest treasures of Lima’s Historic Center. Its Baroque architecture dazzles in the church and convent. Inside it stand out the colonial library and the catacombs, which served as a cemetery during the viceroyal era. It is a place full of history and mystery, part of the World Heritage Site.
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Parque de la MurallaThis park is located by the Rimac River and preserves remains of the ancient wall that surrounded Lima in the 17th century to protect it from pirates. Today it is a recreational space with gardens, viewpoints and the monument to Francisco Pizarro, founder of the city. From here you can see beautiful views of Cerro San Cristobal.
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Enjoy Lima Walking Historic Center San Martin and Plaza Mayor
Lima, Peru
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!