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All-Inclusive Lima Highlights: Explore Historic and Modern Districts with Comprehensive Guide
4.9
37 Ratings
Miraflores
Discover the best of Lima in just 8 hours! Explore historic and modern districts with a knowledgeable guide, while supporting local communities and sustainable tourism.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Morro Solar - Our first stop is at one of the city’s highest points, located in the Chorrillos district, to visit the historic “Morro Solar” (300 masl). Here, we will enjoy a stunning view and learn about the history of this site and Peru in general.
- Barranco - Next, we head to the bohemian and artistic district of Barranco, the smallest district in Lima. We will explore the “plaza” and the romantic and mystical “Puente de los Suspiros.” Additionally, we will admire the beautiful art murals on the narrow streets of this traditional neighborhood.
- Miraflores - After Barranco, we visit the vibrant and famous district of Miraflores. Here, we will see the romantic “Parque Del Amor,” featuring an artistic sculpture by renowned local artist Victor Delfín, and offering a panoramic view of the Peruvian sea. We will then head to “Parque Kennedy” for a stroll, a chat about the park’s history, and to watch and pet the cats living there.
- Mercado N 2 de Surquillo - Time for food! We visit a traditional “Local Market” in the Surquillo district to learn about the various products grown and harvested in Peru and delve into Peruvian gastronomy. We will enjoy a fruit tasting of native and exotic products from different regions of Peru (Coast, Andes, and Amazon) and have lunch at a local restaurant known for its typical and native dishes, popular among locals.
- Plaza San Martin - After lunch, we head to Lima’s historical center to visit San Martin Square. Your local tour guide will introduce you to this beloved square, known for its gardens and pleasant atmosphere, and provide an overview of the country’s history, its people, and local life.
- Jiron de La Union - This street is a must-see! You will enjoy a panoramic view and appreciate the beautiful architecture, wooden balconies, impressive rock carvings, monumental churches, and religious altars. The local atmosphere, shops, chicken restaurants, and local music will make your day exciting, happy, and interesting!
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - After exploring Unión Street, we will walk through Ucayali and Lampa streets to delve into Lima’s history and learn about its people and life. We will then visit one of Lima’s most impressive attractions, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal catacombs. Here, we will learn about the culture and traditions of Lima’s inhabitants during the colonial era of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. This attraction is sure to make your tour memorable!
- Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) - We will have a panoramic view of one of the most important buildings in the country, accompanied by a detailed explanation. This is where the president lives and works, and where the changing of the guard takes place daily. We will enjoy the great architecture and the rich history of this place.
- RESTAURANTE CORDANO - Considered the oldest official bar in Peru, located next to the presidential palace, it is famous for hosting many former presidents and writers, including Ernest Hemingway. This friendly bar, though not posh, has great personality and character. Locals love its traditional cuisine, such as Aji de gallina (creamy chicken), fresh ceviches, tongue stew, tasty anticuchos, and top-notch Pisco sours. We will have a quick visit.
- Lima Cathedral - The most important religious institution during the colonial era was in Lima, presided over by this imposing cathedral. According to Catholic rules, no other church can be built higher than its towers. The front is impressive, and the surrounding art and architecture are equally stunning. Major and oldest religious ceremonies are held here, and locals love to get married in this cathedral. We will have the best panoramic view for photos!
- Pasaje Santa Rosa - A lovely street where locals enjoy their day, often featuring temporary exhibitions. The atmosphere is comfortable with a fresh breeze. This place hides the most important sacred rock for the still-living natives, used for offerings and rituals to the gods like Mother Earth. Natives from Peru come here to perform various rituals, including dances, to keep their culture and energy alive. A sacred place worth visiting and learning about!
- Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima - This convent, considered the oldest in South America, had the tallest tower on the continent during the 17th century. It still functions as a convent and boasts an impressive facade and a shiny front altar. We will visit this place from the outside, and if the church is open, you can take a quick look inside before we head back to your accommodation.
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - The Plaza de Armas is another highlight! Influenced by Spanish architecture (as we were once a colony), it is surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, and castles built in South America, along with a beautiful main garden. Before visiting this place, we will walk along Ancash Street to visit the “Happy Inka market,” where you can appreciate local art, indigenous carvings, and textiles, and have the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit to Lima!
What's Included
- Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
- Expert tour guide
- Complimentary bottled water
- Inclusive of all fees and taxes
- Private transportation provided
- Lunch included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
This journey is uniquely set up such that in approximately 8 hours, you can discover the breathtaking sites of both ancient and contemporary Lima. We’ll explore Lima’s top neighborhoods including Chorrillos, Barranco, Miraflores, and Surquillos; coupled with an exploration of the amazing Lima Historic Centre. Your tour guide, brimming with knowledge, will offer an all-encompassing overview of Lima’s history and its evolution over time. Moreover, if your stay in Lima is limited to a single day, this tour is ideal for you.
What’s more exciting! We are an eco-friendly company aimed at local enrichment. Hence, some of the tour profits are allocated to social initiatives, leading to assistance for numerous low-income households and extremely impoverished children. To add to it, we strive to preserve Peruvian culture, safeguard the environment, and incorporate locals in the tourism sector by spawning new employment options.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult, and you should let us know their age.
- We recommend to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, take a bottle of water with you and spare battery for your camera
- You should let us know if you will have wheelchair or stroller.
Location
Av. José Larco 724
Avenida José Larco
Dear client, if you don't want pick up, you can meet us at our office located at Av. Jose Larco 724, Miraflores.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(37 Ratings)
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Anne
Apr 11, 2024
Fantastic tour - It was a great experience! Cesar, the guide, did a fantastic job. You could tell that he enjoyed his job. He spoke great English and explained things in a great and funny way! Huge praise and thanks to Cesar and of course to the driver Joel! Thank you!
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115jasperw
Apr 8, 2024
Fantastic 1-day tour - this was an amazing tour! Nataly was very fun and very knowledgeable about the history and the culture of different districts and took time to talk about the food etc. She also seamlessly explained things in both Spanish and English and it made the tour very worth it. Julio was an amazing driver and very courteous.
I didn’t bring sunscreen though, and that was my mistake. I’m very red now.
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Sopranocorry
Mar 25, 2024
Great experience on Palm Sunday - A lovely and long full day in Lima where we saw so many special sights. Particularly special was the fact we saw the catecumbs and cathedral de Santa Rosa on Palm Sunday
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Teresa_c
Mar 25, 2024
Go, go, go with Gabby! - Gabby was a great guide. She was friendly, personable and knew her history and the great sights to visit in Lima. Gabby let us offer suggestions on where to visit and how long to stay. This made our experience even more enjoyable. We recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the city highlights of beautiful Lima!
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Daniel_s
Mar 19, 2024
Catacombs and lunch. ... - Catacombs and lunch. Beautiful city and a tour designed to showcase it. Wear your hiking shoes, the morning hike was about 3.5 miles.
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Rosannay_n
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent one day tour of Lima - San Francisco Cathedral museum where I had never seen so many human bones before. The cat parks and the love Parks and the walk in Barranco were interesting.
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Blake_w
Mar 16, 2024
A great insight into Lima - The guides were very engaging, attentive and knowledgeable. We saw a great number of the highlights, learned a lot, took great pics and enjoyed a nice lunch.
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Alan_b
Mar 11, 2024
Great tour of Lima - This is a great way to experience Lima . In the morning your guide takes you around various districts, including a local market, before lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon concentrates on walking around the city centre including visiting the catacombs under San Francisco. The guides are excellent being very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Filip_b
Feb 4, 2024
A great way to get to learn Lima - Amazing tour and a very knowledgeable and nice tour guide. Aura, the guide, answered all our questions and gave lots and lots of advice where to go, what to do, and what to try during the rest of our stay. Very recommended especially for those who visit Peru for the very first time like myself.
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Victoria_p
Apr 13, 2024
Great tour - The tour guide showed up an hour late, wish the company would have let me known, but after going through traffic I could understand why. Edwin, my guide for the morning, did a wonderful job having to do the tour in both Spanish and English. My afternoon portion of the tour started with a new guide, Natalie, and a fantastic lunch. Natalie was very informative as we toured the southern parts of Lima.
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