Explore the prehispanic, colonial, and contemporary history of Lima on a genuine 4-hour tour of the historic center, led by a friendly and well-informed tour guide. Discover the renowned catacombs, a cemetery situated beneath the San Francisco convent, known as one of the oldest!
Explore the prehispanic, colonial, and contemporary history of Lima on a genuine 4-hour tour of the historic center, led by a friendly and well-informed tour guide. Discover the renowned catacombs, a cemetery situated beneath the San Francisco convent, known as one of the oldest!
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El Parque del Amor - We start our tour by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb.
First, you will visit one of the 50 most romantic parks in the world, located in the Miraflores neighborhood, known as the Parque del Amor, this park is a small and colorful refuge for couples in love. From here you have a magnificent view of the sea. It…
- El Parque del Amor - We start our tour by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb.
First, you will visit one of the 50 most romantic parks in the world, located in the Miraflores neighborhood, known as the Parque del Amor, this park is a small and colorful refuge for couples in love. From here you have a magnificent view of the sea. It is inspired by Park Güell in Barcelona and has in the central part a sculpture called “El Beso” by the Peruvian sculptor Víctor Delfín.
- Huaca Pucllana - Continuing with our tour, you will visit the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site in a panoramic way, a sacred site belonging to the Lima culture.
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Then we will visit the historic center of Lima and walk through its main squares, streets, churches and shreds of the ancient city of the Kings.
Likewise, we will walk through the main square of Lima where our experienced guide will narrate the historical background of the old viceroyalty of Peru, we will appreciate the architectural monuments that surround the square, such as the cathedral of Lima, archiepiscopal palace, government palace.
As soon as we finish our walk through the historic center, you will visit the chocomuseum, a museum store where it shows us the history of chocolate and cocoa in Peru, we can also taste its typical liquors and jams made from chocolate and cocoa.
- Casa de la Literatura Peruana - Continuing our walk we will observe the old abandoned station today converted into the house of Peruvian Literature, we will also be able to appreciate artisan shops and we will give you time so you can buy Peruvian crafts, after that you will visit an old colonial house today converted into a small traditional bar and In this place we will learn how to prepare the flagship drink of Peru “El pisco Sour”.
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - Finally we will enter the Convent, Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs, here we will have a guided tour for 30 minutes and we will visit some of the oldest cemeteries in the city located below the San Francisco convent, finally we will proceed to take you to your hotel and in If you want to stay for lunch or dinner in the center, the return is on your own account.
- Transportation
- Entrance to San Francisco Museum & Catacombs
- Guided tour of Lima’s Historic Center
- Pisco sour tasting
- Official Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Entrance to San Francisco Museum & Catacombs
- Guided tour of Lima’s Historic Center
- Pisco sour tasting
- Official Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Things to bring:
- Sun hat.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- Water.
- Camera and films.
- Things to bring:
- Sun hat.
- Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended).
- Water.
- Camera and films.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
