Explore Lima with transportation included: pick up and return to hotel Shared Tour

Immerse yourself in Lima's rich history with this fascinating walking tour. Discover the hidden treasures of the historic center while your tour guide provides detailed commentary about the city.
Lima City Tour

We will start the tour with a comfortable pick-up from your accommodation, and together with our expert local guide, we will take you to discover the fascinating historic center of Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru.
On this tour, you will learn about Lima's history from its founding in 1535 to becoming the "City of Kings," a title that highlights its importance as the political and cultural center of the Spanish viceroyalty in South America. You will explore some of the city's most emblematic buildings, such as the majestic Gran Hotel Bolivar, an architectural icon, and enjoy the stories that surround it. You will also admire the Plaza San Martin, one of the most representative places in Lima.
We will continue our tour through the Jiron de la Union, one of the main streets of the historic center, where each building has its own story to tell. We will arrive at the Plaza Mayor, the heart of Lima, surrounded by the imposing Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the majestic Cathedral of Lima, all key elements in the politics and history of Peru.
Lima's historic center, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, will allow you to relive the city's colonial era, with its impressive buildings that reflect Lima's importance as one of the oldest centers of the Spanish Viceroyalty in South America.
One of the most fascinating points of the tour will be the Monastery of San Francisco, with its impressive baroque architecture and mysterious subway catacombs, one of Lima's most intriguing attractions that offer a unique insight into colonial history.
On the way, we will visit the Casa de la Literatura Peruana, an old building that was once a train station and now houses a space dedicated to Peruvian literature, with its elegant architecture and its link to Peruvian writers and poets.
Finally, we will stop at the Santo Domingo Church, a temple of great historical and religious importance, famous for its colonial architecture and its detailed artistic elements, as well as the influence of the Dominican Order in Lima.
At the end of this enriching tour, we will take you back to your hotel, so you can rest and reflect on this unforgettable experience that will allow you to get to know the history, culture and essence of Lima at its best.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.