Half-Day City Walking Tour Lima's Royalty Including Catacombs
(3) Reviews
Lima
About
Come with us and get to know the historic center and the highlights of the city of Lima with an expert local guide, we will start from the pick up taking you through the streets of the city giving you an introduction of before, during, and after the colonization and the mixture of two different cultures that gave rise to what is Peru today. We are going to visit the historical Center of Lima, considered world heritage by UNESCO, San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Church Museum & Catacombs and other stunning buildings will be seen in this walking tour. Get ready to visit the most interesting museum in Downtown Lima and learn about the colonial time in Peru’s capital.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Professional guide
Snacks
Small group
Entry/Admission - Centro Historico de Lima
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Apartament pickup and drop-off (hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro, downtown only)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima
Your local tour guide is going to be waiting for you out of Bolivar Hotel if you don´t need the pick up, he will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country, its people and local life. You probably will go inside to one of the buildings around.
Return
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Half-Day City Walking Tour Lima's Royalty Including Catacombs
(3) Reviews
Lima
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$45.00
Price varies by group size
About
Come with us and get to know the historic center and the highlights of the city of Lima with an expert local guide, we will start from the pick up taking you through the streets of the city giving you an introduction of before, during, and after the colonization and the mixture of two different cultures that gave rise to what is Peru today. We are going to visit the historical Center of Lima, considered world heritage by UNESCO, San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Church Museum & Catacombs and other stunning buildings will be seen in this walking tour. Get ready to visit the most interesting museum in Downtown Lima and learn about the colonial time in Peru’s capital.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission - Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Professional guide
Snacks
Small group
Entry/Admission - Centro Historico de Lima
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel or Apartament pickup and drop-off (hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro, downtown only)
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima
Your local tour guide is going to be waiting for you out of Bolivar Hotel if you don´t need the pick up, he will also give you a good introduction to the history of the country, its people and local life. You probably will go inside to one of the buildings around.
Return
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Itinerary
1
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. You probably will go inside to one of the buildings around.
1 hour
2
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!
30 minutes
3
Iglesia y Convento La Merced
The Minor Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a church located in Lima, Peru. It was designed in the Baroque style. The church was built under the supervision of Friar Miguel de Orenes in 1535. The Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (the patroness of the Peruvian Armed Forces) is venerated in the Basilica. The Mercedarians (who evangelized the region) helped to develop Lima by building many of the churches preserved today.
10 minutes
4
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.
25 minutes
5
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
5 minutes
6
Cathedral of Lima
The Basilica Cathedral of Lima, otherwise Lima Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru. Construction began in 1535 and completed in 1649. It is dedicated to St John, Apostle and Evangelist.
5 minutes
7
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Before going to be back, we also will go to visit one of the HIGHLIGHTS! of Lima city which is the San Francisco Convent! but not only that we also will take you to visit its inside CATACOMBS which says a lot about the culture and traditions of local sliving 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!
