Discover the city of Lima known as the "City of Kings"! We will visit the highlights of the Historic Center of Lima such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco with its incredible Catacombs and other historical places that make this unique experience full of culture, history and memorable memories.

In addition, you should know that our company mission is to support our nonprofit sister organization, Reciprocity NGO. With the profits from our tours, Reciprocity NGO is able to implement social projects that improve the quality of life for the communities living below the poverty line.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Professional guide
✔  Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
✔  Small group
✔  All fees and/or taxes
✖  Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Dear client, if you are near the Lima Historic Center, you can meet us in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar.

Return: End right where it started.
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Itinerary
1
Plaza San Martin Your local tour guide will take you to visit this very nice square loved by locals because of 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.

Duration:  20 minutes

2
Jiron de La Union This is an unmissable street! You will have a panoramic view and you will appreciate a 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!

Duration:  40 minutes

3
Iglesia y Convento La Merced Our guide will explain the facade, the most important characters of it, the architecture and brief history.

Duration:  5 minutes

4
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) The Plaza de Armas is another HIGHLIGHT! It has an influence from Spain in the architecture (because before we were a colony), it is also surrounded by the first palaces, mansions, palaces and castles built in South America and a beautiful main garden. Remember that before taking you to this place we will take a walk on Ancash Street to visit the "Happy Inka market" where you will appreciate the beautiful art of the locals, indigenous carvings and textiles, you will have the opportunity to buy a souvenir of your visit to Lima!

Duration:  20 minutes

5
Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) We will have a panoramic view of one of the most important houses in the entire country accompanied by a good and rich explanation. Our president lives and works here! Also, this is where the changing of the guard takes place every day! We are going to enjoy great architecture and a place full of history!

Duration:  5 minutes

6
Watch the beautiful and impressive architecture of the cathedral, also learn more about the history.

Duration:  5 minutes

7
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas After we finish our exploration of Unión Street, we will take you through Ucayali and Lampa streets to enjoy all the history of the city of Lima and learn about its people and life. We will continue with the visit of one of the most impressive attractions in the city of Lima, the Monastery of San Francisco and its fascinating internal CATACOMBS! Where we will learn about the culture and traditions of the inhabitants of the city of Lima during the colonial era of the XVI, XVII y XVIII centuries. We believe this is one of the attractions that will make your tour and visit memorable!

Duration:  30 minutes

8
This convent is considered the oldest in South America which during the 17th century had the tallest tower in the whole continent, still these days works as convent and has an impressive facade and shiny inside front altar, you will be visiting this place from outside especially because we will take the car to come back to your accommodation (the Port of Callao or the airport) in here, if the church of this convent is open you can take a quick look inside.

Duration:  5 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  We recommend to wear confortable clothes, shoes and take a bottle of water with you
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Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3.5 hours
Guide in:
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