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Overview

On this tour we will tour the most emblematic and historically rich points of the Historic Center of Lima. Discover the legendary City of the Kings accompanied by a passionate and highly trained local guide, who will give you valuable and fascinating information during your visit to the gastronomic capital of Peru, birthplace of ceviche and pisco sour. This tour not only stands out for its cultural and historical richness, but also for offering an authentic experience. We will show you the two sides of Peru: from its colonial heritage and traditions, to the daily life of the Peruvian, including the most economical and traditional places to eat and enjoy as a local. You will live Lima from the inside, feeling, for a few hours, a Peruvian more.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting for visitors at the main door of the Gran Hotel Bolívar; We will be dressed in a red polo shirt and an official tourist guide card. The Gran Hotel Bolívar is located in Plaza San Martín.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza San Martin
Plaza San Martín is a public space located on block 9 of Nicolás de Piérola Avenue (former Colmena Avenue) within the historic center of Lima in Peru. In 1988 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most representative public spaces in the city of Lima. The square is connected to the Plaza Mayor of Lima by the Jirón de la Unión. Its central monument is a tribute to the liberator José de San Martín, manager of
Duration: 10 mins
2. Jiron de La Union
The Jirón de la Unión is a street on the Damero de Pizarro in the historic center of Lima, capital of Peru. For many years it was the most important street in the city, characterized by being the most "aristocratic" and where the most famous inhabitants of the city met. Later, with the deterioration of the historic center of Lima, the Jirón de la Unión lost its aristocratic character to assume a completely commercial one after the recovery of the sector. Since 2005, with the plan to revalue the historic center of Lima, it has once again been one of the most commercial streets in the center of Lima. In 2013, it was chosen the sixth most expensive street in Latin America by Colliers International.
3. Iglesia y Convento La Merced
The minor basilica and convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a religious building in Peru, which was built by Brother Miguel de Orenes in 1535, taking the Archangel San Miguel as its owner. The Patroness of the Armed Forces of Peru is venerated in the basilica. The façade is a finished example of the Churrigueresque Lima baroque style and in its central part the image of the Virgen de las Mercedes appears in a niche, around which others are arranged.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Casa O'higgins
Casa O'Higgins is a colonial-style building located in the historic center of Lima, specifically located in the Jirón de la Unión, a few meters from the Plaza de Armas of the Peruvian capital. Since 2008, the house has functioned as a cultural center of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a permanent space for the memory of Bernardo O'Higgins.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
The tour guide will stop and explain the central square of Lima, the main square, where entities such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipality of Lima are located. The Plaza Mayor of Lima or Plaza de Armas of Lima is the founding site of the city of Lima, capital of Peru. It's the main public space of the city. It is located in the historic center of Lima, around it rise soberly the Government Palace of Peru, the Cathedral of Lima, the Church of the Sagrario, the Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace of Lima and the Club de la Unión. The Municipality and the Cathedral face to face testify to the seal of the Hispanic trace.1​ The Plaza de Armas is crossed by the Junín jirón, the Unión jirón, the Huallaga jirón and the Carabaya jirón.
Duration: 30 mins
6. ChocoMuseo
Our tour guide will enter the chocolate museum to explain and make our visitors taste Peruvian cocoa and its various flavors; Its benefits and multiple presentations will be explained.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Casa de la Literatura Peruana
The House of Peruvian Literature is a public cultural center located in the Desamparados Station in the Lima district of Peru. It is a line body of the Vice Ministry of Pedagogical Management of the Ministry of Education of Peru. It was inaugurated on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Its programs and activities have the purpose of disseminating knowledge of Peruvian literature, promoting diverse literary experiences and encouraging national literary production. As an institution that belongs to the Ministry of Education, both admission and services are free.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Alameda Chabuca Granda
Alameda Chabuca Granda is a large viewpoint of the city of Lima adjacent to the Government Palace and on the banks of the Rímac River. From there you can see the old Rímac neighborhood, the San Cristóbal hill, the Desamparados Train Station, the Stone Bridge, the Rayitos de Sol Bridge and a vast horizon of viceregal mansions. It has three amphitheaters and stages for varieties and Creole music.1
Duration: 10 mins
9. Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
The monumental complex of the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco de Lima, also known as San Francisco the Great or San Francisco de Jesús, is located in the historic center of Lima. This church, together with the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Sanctuary and the Church of the Miracle, makes up one of the most welcoming and artistic corners of Lima. Ramón Menéndez Pidal, Spanish philologist and scholar, commented in this regard: "It is the largest and most noble monument that the conquest erected in these lands of prodigy."
Duration: 10 mins
10. Parque de la Muralla
The tour guide will enter the wall park to be able to give you a panoramic explanation of the San Cristóbal Hill, our Peruvian favelas, here at this point we will also visit a small llama zoo where we can feed them and take the best photographs.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Bilingual guide

Churro Spanish

Preparation of Pisco Sour

Exclusion

Tip

Lunch

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Lima América Tours

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