Lima Cultural City Tour

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Summary

At the confirmed time we pick you up from your hotel and the tour begins visiting the modern suburbs of San Isidro, a place where the first olives-trees were brought to the new world by don Antonio de Ribera, the general attorney and range master of the conqueror Gonzalo Pizarro; a clear example on how the new Peru started to have shape and to see the contrast we will go by the Huaca Pucllana which is pre-Inca archaeological site developed between the years of 200 AD and 700 AD. To continue the history we head toward the downtown Lima's historical center via Arequipa avenue, observing the elegance of the beginning of the Republican times. At the arrival to the main square you will admire the historical center which was designated by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1991. You will enjoy the views of the Plaza Mayor, the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, Gastronomy Museum.  We are going to enter to the Santo Domingo Convent and the Gastronomy Museum, located just one block from the main square, having the opportunity to walk and get involved in the local environment. We will also see changing the guard at government palace. After that it's time to return to your hotel with our transportation provided.

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Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

A half day Lima City tour is a journey designed to visit the emblematic spots to enjoy the history of pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern Lima. Visit Lima's oldest resorts, its valleys, pre-Hispanic temples and its grand main square. View its colonial architecture and recreational spaces, hear about their religious beliefs and the unique names of its streets, and enjoy the evolution, modernization and the lifestyles of its most picturesque characters like, San Isidro and Miraflores district, Huaca Pucllana, the main historic square arriving via Arequipa avenue observing the elegance of the beginning of the Republican times, Santo Domingo Convent and the Museum of Peruvian Gastronomy.

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What’s included?

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro

  • Professional guide

  • Bottled water

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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La Tarifa

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We operate cultural and archeological excursions in Mexico and Peru. Our main atractions in Mexico are Coba and tulum, Sian kaan, Chichen Itza, Whale sharks and Day Tour to Holbox Island, Chiapas, Mexico City and Chihuahua. In Peru Machu Picchu and Lima city tours.

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