OVERVIEW
LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY
The Lima City Tour is divided into 3 sections:
- Pre-Colombian Lima,
- Colonial Lima,
- Contemporary Lima.
First off, we visit the pre-Colombian part of Lima. So, your Tour Guide picks you up in the morning from your hotel. Then, our transport takes you to the archaeological complex of Huaca Pucllana where the Guide explains about this ancient culture and shows you around.
Afterwards, you get on our private vehicle which brings you to the historic city centre to start the Colonial part of the Lima City Tour. There, you can appreciate about fifty monuments and colonial buildings. Firstly, you walk around Plaza Mayor (the main square). Secondly, you observe the Government Palace. Then, we take a break to have lunch at a nice restaurant. When we are ready, we head for the Basilica Cathedral of Lima. From there, we continue to the Archbishop’s Palace. Our next stop is at the City Hall to later visit the large complex of the Saint Francis Monastery. At the end of the Colonial part of the tour, we walk through some main historic streets while observing Colonial mansions and so-called “Mudejar” style balconies.
The last part of the tour includes an excursion to the modern parts of Lima. For that reason, we get on our vehicle again and move to the San Isidro neighbourhood – the most modern and luxurious part of the capital, and have a walk around. After that, we move to the neighbouring district of Miraflores to see its main parts. We visit the important Museum of Gold housing overwhelming artworks of the pre-Colombian Civilizations. The Lima City Tour finishes with a walk along with the ocean-side Larcomar District where we can enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean. Eventually, we take you back to your hotel for a rest.
ITINERARY
LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY
- 8 am (approx.) – a pick-up from your hotel in Lima.
- Transfer to Huaca Pucllana.
- Guided tour around this pre-Colombian centre.
- Transport to the city centre to learn about the Colonial time’s architecture.
- Walk around the main square – Plaza Mayor.
- Observation of the Government Palace.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the centre.
- Excursion of the Basilica Cathedral of Lima.
- Stop at the Archbishop’s Palace.
- Visit of the City Hall.
- Tour to the Saint Francis Monastery.
- Walk through some of the main streets of the downtown.
- Observation of Colonial mansions and “Mudejar” style balconies.
- Transport to the modern residential neighbourhood of “San Isidro”.
- Walk around San Isidro.
- Guided tour of the Museum of Gold (housing pre-Colombian artworks).
- Visit the residential quarter of Miraflores.
- Stop at the district of Larcomar to overlook the Pacific Ocean.
- Return to your hotel.
INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY INCLUDED:
- A professional English speaking Tour Guide.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Lima.
- Transport during all the Lima City Tour.
- All entrance fees.
- Lunch – a vegetarian option available.
- Drop-off at the hotel.
LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY NOT INCLUDED:
- Breakfast and dinner.
- Beverages except for lunch.
- Tips to local staff.
- Any hotel.
WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY?
- Copy of passport,
- Sun cream,
- Sunglasses,
- A cap/hat,
- Comfortable shoes,
- Camera,
- Bottled water,
- Pocket money (to buy souvenirs or refreshments).
PRICE
LIMA CITY TOUR 1 DAY
The price depends on the number of participants, travel dates and other preferences. Please inquire about a personalized price.