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Private Lima City Walking Tour: A Glimpse into Historic Centre and Attractions
Lima
Discover the historic center of Lima on a private walking tour. Explore the cultural heritage of humanity, visit the San Francisco Monastery catacombs, and see other attractions in the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Iglesia La Recoleta - Plaza Francia is a gift from the French colony in Lima, to commemorate the centenary of Peru’s independence in 1921. In the center of the small park there is a beautiful statue and we will externally appreciate the famous church of the blue recoleta.
- Plaza San Martin - your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because 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.
- Jiron de La Union - Unmissable street, you will be sourrounded with 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!
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - after finish our exploration through the Union street then we will take you through the Ucayali and Lampa streets to enjoy all the Lima city history and learn about their people and life. at the end of these streets we will go to visit one of the HIGHLIGHTS! of Lima city which is the San Francisco Monastery! but not only that we also will take you to visit its inside CATACOMBS which says a lot about the culture and traditions of localsliving in Lima city during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries colonial time. we think this is one of the attractions who will make your tour and visit Memorable!
- Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) - we will take you to the front for an good and right explanation to this building which is the most important house in the whole country. Our president lives in here and works too. The change of the guard happend in here suppost to be everyday at midday but believe it change all the time, great place to see from outside but we are not going inside
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - this is another HIGHLIGHT! on your tour, is not other than amazing! of course it has an influence of Spain in the architecture (because we been a colony before) is more than atractive and lovely, sourronded with the first palaces,mansions palaces and castles builded in southamerica, the main garden of the square is very well done treated too, remember before we take you to reach this place we will take you for a walking tour through the Ancash street to visit the “Happy Inka market” where you will see beautiful art of locals, indigenous carvings and textile, you will have an opportunity to get a souvenir in here if you like, recommended
- Cathedral of Lima - Catedral de Lima
- Pasaje Santa Rosa - Lovely street where locals go to enjoy their day, normally you find temporary exhibitions in there, comfortable atmosphere with a always fresh breze 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.
- Convento de Santo Domingo - This convent is considered the oldest in Southamerica which during the 17th century had the tallest tower in the whole continent, still these days works as convent and has and impressive facade and shiny inside front altar, you will be visiting this place from outside especially.
What's Included
- Admission to Plaza San Martin Included
- Guided Tour with a Professional
- Enjoy a Small-Group Experience
- Tasty Snacks Provided
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Admission - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas (15 PEN Soles aprox.)
Additional Information
Meet your guide to begin this informative tour of the city. Begin in the historic center of Lima, declared a cultural heritage of humanity. Step inside to enjoy its ornate collection of oil paintings, 18th-century sculptures, and streets that take you back in time.
Visit the spooky catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery just off the main square. Visit other attractions throughout the city such as the Municipal Palace, Dominicans Tower, the historical Rimac Bridge and many more as you traverse the city by foot.
Location
Av. P.º de la República 144
Avenida Paseo de la República
Inside the shopping center: "Centro Cívico" (Exactly outside "Starbucks Centro Cívico" https://goo.gl/maps/NvBabmpodQw3Zdwt8 )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.