Checkmark from your travel bucket list the main spots of the city on an extended tour of Lima and get to know the city like the back of your hand. All you have to do is trust your local guide, they got you and will show the best of their city.

Your local guide has a jam-packed itinerary full of history, culture, stories, and sights. See must-sees of the city, plus get current recommendations about local hot spots, family-owned eateries, and up-and-coming districts of Lima you must pay a visit. Yes, this tour is the city guide that will help you enjoy Lima in the best way possible.

Withlocals Full Coverage City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Ticket for Cathedral
✔  Local Snack
✔  Private Guide
✖  Hotel pick-up and drop off
✖  Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
✖  Ticket for Casa de Aliaga
✖  Extra tastings on the tour
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Host will meet you at Plaza San Martín

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Itinerary
1
Plaza San Martin Learn the story behind Peru’s fight for independence and admire the statue of José de San Martín, the man who fought for the country’s freedom

Duration:  20 minutes

2
Jiron de La Union Take a stroll down Jirón de la Unión, a pedestrian walkway with a multitude of architectural styles on display

Duration:  15 minutes

3
Iglesia y Convento La Merced Go inside one of the oldest churches in Lima and gaze at its remarkable Baroque architecture

Duration:  25 minutes

4
Casa O'higgins See the marvelous colonial-style house that housed one of the Liberators of Latin America for about 20 years

Duration:  20 minutes

5
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) Explore Lima’s most historic square containing the Government Palace, Archbishops Palace, Lima City Hall and the Cathedral

Duration:  25 minutes

6
Casa de la Literatura Peruana Enjoy a ham or cheese sandwich with a local beer at a bar that is popular amongst famous local celebrities. Then get a glimpse into the past by visiting this former train station and discover fascinating works of Peruvian literature

Duration:  20 minutes

7
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas Check out the restored buildings that resemble Lima’s appearances in the 17th and 18th centuries and marvel at a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains a monastery, library and catacombs

Duration:  35 minutes

8
See the old city wall that protected Lima from pirates and spot the colorful houses nestled along San Cristobal Hill

Duration:  25 minutes

9
Casa de Aliaga Visit the De Aliaga home that has remained in the family since the Spanish conquests of the 16th century

Duration:  30 minutes

10
Basilica Catedral De Lima Admire the elegant façade, incredible towers and breathtaking altar of this stunning basilica

Duration:  25 minutes

Additional info
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•  Private tour: only you & your local guide
•  CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
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Price:
From $86.83
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
4 hours
Guide in:
English   Spanish   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.