Lima: Historical, Colonial, and Modern City Tour
ID: GYG413519-750158
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Take a journey through time and see the top sights in bustling Lima, spanning three eras. Learn about the historical, colonial, and modern eras as you explore the capital of Peru on this guided tour.
Discover Lima’s top attractions across three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern, on this guided tour. You’ll visit fascinating sights like the San Francisco Convent and the famous catacombs, see areas like Larcomar and more, as you learn all about them.
After being picked up from your accommodation in Miraflores or San Isidro at about 09:00 AM, the tour will begin with a beautiful panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid. This magnificent ceremonial and archeological center, built in the 4th century AD, was considered a sacred village by the Incas.
Following this, you’ll travel to the monumental San Francisco Convent, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. A highlight of the visit is the underground vaults – the catacombs. As you travel, you'll learn all about the history of these sights from your bilingual guide.
Next, it’s on to the traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores, and Larcomar. At about 02:00 PM, the tour completed, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation, your mind filled with the many wonderful sights and history of Lima.
Highlights
- See history unfold before you as you explore the wondrous sights of Lima
- Visit the thriving city center and see the incredible architecture and design
- Explore sights like Love Park in Miraflores, the famous catacombs, and more
- See the monumental San Francisco Convent, with its incredible art collection
- Snap plenty of photos as you take in the panoramic view of Pucllana Pyramid
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is available from hotels in Miraflores or San Isidro, for accommodation outside this area, we will set a meeting place.
INCLUDED
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transport
- San Francisco entry
- Bilingual guide
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
