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The Colonial City Tour in Lima is an excellent opportunity to discover the history, architecture, and culture of Peru’s capital during a half-day excursion. This tour takes you through the most important landmarks of the Historic Center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will explore colonial monuments, historic squares, and remarkable government buildings.During the visit, you will discover iconic sites such as San Martin Square, the traditional Jiron de la Union, the Main Square of Lima, the Lima Cathedral, and the impressive San Francisco Convent with its famous catacombs. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating information about the city’s rich history and cultural heritage.This approximately 4-hour tour has an easy difficulty level and is perfect for travelers who wish to explore Lima’s most important historical attractions in a short amount of time with a professional guide.
Important: The tour offers both morning and afternoon departures, subject to availability at the time of booking.
From San Martín Square to San Francisco Convent via Jirón de la Unión and the Main Square.
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Orientation map. Follow the itinerary sequence and your guide’s directions.
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The experience begins with pickup from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro, and Downtown Lima. Once the group is assembled, we will begin our exploration of the main historical attractions of the Peruvian capital.
Our first stop will be the iconic San Martin Square, where we will admire the exterior of the historic Colon Theater and the traditional Bolivar Hotel. We will then continue along the famous Jiron de la Union, observing important historic buildings such as the O’Higgins House, the former photography studio of the Courret Brothers, and the Church of Our Lady of Mercy.
Next, we will arrive at the Main Square of Lima, where the guide will explain the history of the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the magnificent Lima Cathedral. Finally, we will visit the renowned San Francisco Convent and its famous catacombs, one of the city’s most popular attractions.
At approximately 13:00 hrs, the tour will conclude and we will return to the hotels. An afternoon departure is also available from 13:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs.
Note: An additional afternoon departure is available from 13:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs, subject to availability.
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