Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)
Overview
Lima, often referred to as the "City of Kings," offers a rich tapestry of culture and history. Highlights include the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Monastery of San Francisco with its incredible Catacombs.
- 🏛️ Visit the Historic Center of Lima and explore significant landmarks full of cultural importance.
- 📜 Discover the Monastery of San Francisco, known for its remarkable Catacombs.
- 🤝 Your participation supports our nonprofit sister organization, Reciprocity NGO, which implements social projects for communities living below the poverty line.
- 🌍 This unique experience is designed to create memorable memories while enriching your understanding of Lima's history.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Meeting Point: Hotel Bolívar: Choose this option if you are staying near the Lima Historical Center and will make your own way to the meeting point.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: The tour begins at the meeting point (Gran Hotel Bolivar) and lasts approximately two and a half hours. Don't miss out!
Starting point:
Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima, Jr. de la Unión 958, Lima 15001, Peru
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- All Fees and Taxes
- Small group
- Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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Plaza San MartinOur local tour guide will take you to this charming square, beloved by locals for its pleasant atmosphere. During the visit, your guide will also provide an engaging introduction to the country’s history, its people, and everyday local life
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Jiron de La UnionThis is a must-see street! From here, you’ll enjoy panoramic views and admire beautiful architecture, charming wooden balconies, impressive stone carvings, and monumental churches with ornate religious altars. The lively local atmosphere—combined with traditional shops, popular chicken restaurants, and local music—will make your visit truly exciting, enjoyable, and unforgettable
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Iglesia y Convento La MercedOur guide will explain the façade, highlighting its most important figures, as well as its architecture and brief history
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)The Plaza de Armas is another highlight of the visit. Its architecture reflects strong Spanish influence, dating back to the colonial period. The square is surrounded by some of the earliest palaces, mansions, and historic residences built in South America, as well as a beautiful central garden. Before arriving here, we will stroll along Ancash Street to visit the ‘Happy Inka Market,’ where you’ll admire local artwork, traditional indigenous carvings, and colorful textiles. This is also a great opportunity to purchase a meaningful souvenir from your time in Lima
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Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)We will enjoy a panoramic view of one of the most important buildings in the country, accompanied by a rich and informative explanation. This is where the President lives and works, and it is also the setting for the daily changing of the guard. You’ll admire impressive architecture in a place deeply filled with history
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Watch the beautiful and impressive architecture of the cathedral, also learn more about the history.
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Museo Convento San Francisco y CatacumbasAfter finishing our exploration of Unión Street, we will walk along Ucayali and Lampa streets, where you’ll continue discovering the rich history of Lima and learning about its people and daily life. We will then visit one of the city’s most impressive landmarks: the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating underground catacombs. Here, you’ll gain insight into the culture and traditions of Lima’s inhabitants during the colonial period of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. We believe this experience will be one of the highlights that make your visit truly memorable.