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Lima City Walking Tour and Visit to the Catacombs
Lima, Peru
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
In this tour you will learn about the historical development of Lima in its different pre-colonial, colonial and republican stages. In a fun way, you will discover the secrets, stories, anecdotes and events that took place in the historical center of Lima. At the end you will have a better understanding of the historical development of our country.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
With Meeting Point
Tour With Meeting Point: Choose this option if you want to go by yourself to the meeting point, which is at the Grand Hotel Bolívar.
Duration: 2 hours: The tour with meeting point lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Tour With Meeting Point: Choose this option if you want to go by yourself to the meeting point, which is at the Grand Hotel Bolívar.
Duration: 2 hours: The tour with meeting point lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Entrance ticket to the Catacombs museum
- Official Tourist Guide (Spanish and English)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small groups, between 8 to 10 people max.
- Includes pick up and drop off only if you are staying in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tips
Meeting point
Dear Client,
If you are outside our pickup areas or close to the Lima Historic Center, you can meet us in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar. This hotel is located directly across from San Martin Square. Look for a tour guide wearing an Apullay t-shirt to identify them easily.
Thank you!
Return details
Dear Client,
If you are outside our pickup areas or close to the Lima Historic Center, you can meet us in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar. This hotel is located directly across from San Martin Square. Look for a tour guide wearing an Apullay t-shirt to identify them easily.
Thank you!
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Plaza San MartinAfter picking you up, we will have a quick 20 minutes ride towards the first stop "The Plaza San Martín" which is surrounded by magnificent structures such as the Gran Hotel Bolívar, The Colón Theater, unique Art Nouveau Style Buildings, and so on. This beautiful square was built in 1921 to honour the first centenary of Peruvian independence, for many art historians is one the largest and most beautiful squares in Lima. Besides, for many locals, this plaza is important because is dedicated to General Jose de San Martin, a key leader for the struggle of independence in Southern America.
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Jiron de La UnionWe will travel through time by walking along the renowned Jiron de la Union a famous pedestrianized street, considered since the colonial times as the most important street in Lima where aristocrats and famous people congregated. In addition, along the way we will observe magnificent constructions of different centuries as well as impresive colonial churches. Your tour guide will love to tell you misterios and enterteining curiousties that each building, hides and is witing to be discover.
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)We will visit our impressive Main Square, which is surrounded by important buildings such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the City Hall, the Union Club, etc. We will have a smooth sightseeing explanations of all this important buildings. Ofcourse, we will not miss the oportunity to know the story about the ocupancy of this place by native peruvians before the arrival of the spaniers.
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For many arquitects and art historians "CHURCH LA MERCED" has one of the best example of baroque style facade in the whole historical center, so it is impossible not to admire its beauty and take stunning photos. The original church was a small wooden construction and built already before the foundation of Lima. However, the church we see nowadeys has gone through different restaurations but is still beautifull. Only If it is opened we may have the chance to visit inside the curch, you will love it.
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Museo Convento San Francisco y CatacumbasWe will visit one of the most impressive and visited churches called "Saint Francis of Lima Church", in this museum we can find the oldest library in latin amaerica with more than 25,000 original books; the elvated choir room, which is surrounded by an incredible hand carved chairs, the incomparable main cloister and charry of the cake is the impressive and misterious Catacombs located under ground the church, this misterious place was a public cemetery of the colonial times for catholic people. Along the las centuries, many stories have been told about this place, I am sure you will love to hear it.
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We will have a quick stop at the oldest bar in Lima. It was founded by Italian Peruvian families in 1905. Since its opening, it has become the favorite bar for Peruvian presidents, famous bullfighters, singers, etc. Note: Drinks or meals are not included.
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It was one of the most luxurious hotels in the XX century. In this hotel stayed important presidents, actors, ambassadors, etc. The anecdotes and history you will hear of this hotel will catch your attention. Besides, the architecture and ornaments are just fabulous.
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Casa de la Literatura PeruanaBuilt where the old train station used to be, that is why you will be able to see the clock of the time that is still in operation.
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Palacio Municipal de LimaThis is one of the most important goverment buildings by the main plaza because this is the place where the main Mayor of Lima Works. Note: Keep in mind that the internal visit to these places is not included, so all the explanations will be from the outside of the buildings.
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Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)It serves as the residence and office of the president! We will be able to observe the changing of the guard, which takes place in the courtyard of the palace to the rhythm of Peruvian music. Note: Keep in mind that the internal visit to these places is not included, so all the explanations will be from the outside of the buildings.
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Lima City Walking Tour and Visit to the Catacombs
Lima, Peru
$60.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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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
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!