Lima was known as the great city of kings, the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, and now the capital of the Republic of Peru. It is Peru’s largest city and has interesting areas such as Miraflores, where you can find the best hotels, places to visit, and the best restaurants in Latin America.
- Half day tour
- Dialy departures
- $ 70 per adult
- $ 60 per children
Highlights
- Explore: Historic Center of Lima: its palaces, mansions, churches, and squares, Then we will visit the San Francisco Convent, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. The “catacombs” stand out here.
- Places you will sightsee: The main square, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall of Lima, the Cathedral, and San Martin Square.
- Places to visit: San Francisco convent and the catacombs.
- Departures: Everyday. 8.30 am or 1.30 pm
- From: Your hotel in Lima and back.
- Duration: About 3 and half hours
- Transport: Tourist van or minibus.
Inclusions
- Pick up from the hotel, and way back (only in private)
- Tourist van or minibus with panoramic windows
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- Entrance ticket to San Francisco Monastery.
- Entrance ticket to Museo Larco. (only in a private tour)
Booking terms
- A full payment is required to confirm the reservation.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are nonrefundable.
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before the tour are 100% refundable less the 5% for administrative fees.
- You need to provide the hotel or place to be picked up for the tour, and it must be within the Historical Center of Cusco.
- If the access of your hotel is remote please ask if we can pick up from there.
Itinerary
- Pick up time: at 08 am or 01 pm
- Tour departs: From your hotel
- Tour ends: At your hotel
Departing in the morning or in the afternoon this tour will take you to the highlights of Lima city. Explore the capital city of Peru, “City of the Kings”. Admire the colonial buildings in the colonial center. We will show you the palaces and castles the city hides, the San Francisco Monastery, and the impressive catacombs. The historical center is considered a World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO because of all the colonial buildings. Lima also stands as one of the oldest capitals in South America, as it was founded by the Spaniards in 1535 and became the most important city for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the whole continent. We will also sightsee the Main Square, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall of Lima, the Cathedral, and San Martin Square.
In private tours, you will also visit Museo Larco, the best museum in Lima, to see representative artifacts of the cultures that thrived in Peru until the Inca Empire. You will discover amazing pre-Columbian art and your guide will explain the different time periods on which each culture grew. The largest collection of jewelry worn by numerous notable rulers of pre-Columbian Peru is on display in the Gold and Silver Gallery. It consists of a variety of finely crafted, semi-precious stone-adorned crowns, earrings, nose ornaments, clothing, masks, and vases made of gold.
San Francisco convent:
Explore the historic catacombs filled with thousands of bones arranged in intricate patterns, a vast library housing ancient books and manuscripts, and the beautifully adorned church featuring Spanish Baroque architecture. The convent also displays stunning religious art and frescoes, including a unique depiction of the Last Supper with Peruvian elements, offering a rich glimpse into Lima’s colonial past.
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