Lima: full day monumental Callao
ID: GYG854262-1349401
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
Discover and be fascinated by these incredible places and learn a little more about the history of this amazing place.
9.00 a.m. Pick-up at your hotel Visit to the Real Felipe fortress, a symbol of Callao and all of Peru, for being the only military construction of the viceroyalty (dating back to the mid-18th century); its purpose was to protect the port against attacks by pirates and corsairs from around the world. Walk through the streets of monumental Callao (Historic Zone of Callao) Transfer by private transport through the neighborhood of Italian immigrants. Chucuito of picturesque little houses built since the 19th century, which leads to the last neighborhood of Callao. Visit to "La Punta", the smallest neighborhood of Callao, where we will visit the Malecón Pardo with a view of the Callao islands and the boardwalk. 13.00 Lunch. Free / Not included 2:30 pm Walk through the "Poza la Arboleda" wetland (refuge for hundreds of guano and migratory birds). Explanation of the place, view of the Chorrillos coast and free time for photos or a boat ride to Gilligan Island. 3:00 pm Return to Lima in private transport to your hotel. End of our services.
9.00 a.m. Pick-up at your hotel Visit to the Real Felipe fortress, a symbol of Callao and all of Peru, for being the only military construction of the viceroyalty (dating back to the mid-18th century); its purpose was to protect the port against attacks by pirates and corsairs from around the world. Walk through the streets of monumental Callao (Historic Zone of Callao) Transfer by private transport through the neighborhood of Italian immigrants. Chucuito of picturesque little houses built since the 19th century, which leads to the last neighborhood of Callao. Visit to "La Punta", the smallest neighborhood of Callao, where we will visit the Malecón Pardo with a view of the Callao islands and the boardwalk. 13.00 Lunch. Free / Not included 2:30 pm Walk through the "Poza la Arboleda" wetland (refuge for hundreds of guano and migratory birds). Explanation of the place, view of the Chorrillos coast and free time for photos or a boat ride to Gilligan Island. 3:00 pm Return to Lima in private transport to your hotel. End of our services.
Highlights
- Enjoy a magnificent day full of culture and history.
- Visit the most impressive fortress in Callao
- Explore the most representative places in the Callao district
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCLUDED
- Tourist transport
- Visit to historic Callao
- View of Chucuito
- Walking tour of the main church, the lighthouse, the squares, the Pueblo canyon, the Punta promenade, the Arenilla wetland
- Panoramic view of the Callao Islands
- Explanation of the Real Felipe Fortress and the King's Tower
- Entrance tickets to the Real Felipe museum
- first aid kit
NOT INCLUDED
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 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.