Secrets of Colonial Lima and Modern Private Tour

Lima, Peru
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Want to know Lima without pressure or crowds? This private tour is designed to offer you maximum comfort, history and spectacular views of the Peruvian capital.

• 100% Private Service: An exclusive vehicle and certified local guide only for you and your companions. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco

• Colonial past: Explore the Plaza de Armas and its main monuments, descend to the famous catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco (tickets included).

• Explore St. Martin's Square, appreciate its architecture and majestic design

• Ancient Contrast: Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca pyramid in the middle of the modern city, and, tour of the El Olivar Forest, of centuries-old trees.

• Sea Views: Walk through the romantic Love Park in Miraflores and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Pacific cliffs.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Certified professional guide (Spanish/English)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the Convent and Catacombs of San Francisco
  • Pick up from hotels in San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco
  • food / drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal memories or shopping

What to expect

  1. Plaza San Martin
    20m
    San Martin Square and Historic Center:
    Short stop to admire the French-style architecture of this iconic square opened on the centenary of independence
  2. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    40m
    Plaza de Armas and Monuments:
    Walk guided by the tatter of the union towards the Plaza Mayor. You will learn about the history behind the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral with its Archbishop’s Palace and the Municipal Palace from the outside.
  3. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
    50m · Admission ticket included
    San Francisco Museum and Catacombs (Included) :
    We will enter this majestic 17th century convent. You will tour its famous library and descend to the underground crypts that served as a cemetery in colonial times.
  4. Huaca Pucllana
    10m
    Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, located in the centuries-old Parque del Olivar :
    On the way to the coast, we will make a stop to observe from the vehicle this impressive pyramidal adobe structure built in the fifth century AD.
  5. El Parque del Amor
    20m
    Park of Love (Miraflores) :
    We finish the walking tour of the Malecón de Miraflores. Free time for photos in the sculpture "The Kiss" and to enjoy the panoramic view of the Bay of Lima.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

One day before the Tour we will be in touch with you, to coordinate and answer any queries you may have. We will be 15 to 20 minutes before the start of the Tour with Private Transport to pick you up from your Hotel/Airbnb (Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco) we will call you as soon as we arrive.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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