Lima City Tour with Baby Alpaca Class and Pisco Tasting

4.8 (5 reviews) Lima, Peru
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Explore the heart of Lima and immerse yourself in its rich history with a tour of the historic center. This walking tour will take you to discover impressive colonial architecture, such as the Lima Cathedral and the Government Palace. Enjoy fascinating stories from expert guides who share the city's culture and history. This is an ideal tour for history and culture lovers, perfect for travelers who want to explore the essence of Lima in a friendly and accessible environment.

- Walking tour of Lima's historic center
- Visit iconic monuments such as the Cathedral and the Government Palace
- Expert guides share stories and interesting facts about the city
- Ideal for travelers interested in Lima's history and culture

What's included

  • chocolate class at the chocomuseum
  • Pisco sour class, with tasting of 5 different flavors

What to expect

  1. 15m
    Here in Plaza San Martín we will talk about the surrounding monuments, we will comment on the independence of Peru and its two liberators, Don José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar
  2. 5m
    We will learn about the origin and history of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, and especially about the famous pisco called La Catedral, which holds the title of the best pisco sour in Peru.
  3. Jiron de La Union
    10m
    We'll go to Jironear, which is a walk along Jirón de la Unión, visiting its historic buildings and learning about its ancient and modern traditions.
  4. Iglesia De La Merced
    5m
    One of the 5 religious orders is the third to arrive in Lima, called the Mercedarians. Here at Christmas, a competition is held to see which church has the best Nativity scene, and this one has won for 5 consecutive years. Near here, we will also visit the first bank in Peru.
  5. 5m
    In honor of the hero José Olaya, who never revealed any information to the Spanish troops, here we find one of the best restaurants, Senior Blue, where one of the best CEVICHES is prepared.
  6. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    20m
    We will learn why it is called Plaza de Armas, why it is known as the city of the Kings, we will explain the surrounding monuments and we will find Francisco Pizarro's hat (the founder of Lima) which is hidden in the Plaza de Armas.
  7. Museo Catedral De Lima
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will learn about the different architectural styles, a 10m introduction to learn about its history and secrets, here we will be able to learn the names of the 3 doors of the Cathedral and we will find the Hat of the Founder of Lima (Francico Pizarro).
  8. Palacio Arzobispal De Lima
    2m
    Parents' House, here we will talk about the balconies, their history, style, and The origin of the closed-clothes girls
  9. 5m · Admission ticket not included
    We will talk about Taulichusco, the last ruler of Lima, who was the first owner, succeeded by Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima, then the house of the viceroys and finally the house of the presidents.
  10. ChocoMuseo
    10m
    Also known as the auditor's house, here we will have a chocolate class and taste their different chocolate products :3.
  11. Casa de la Literatura Peruana
    5m
    A place full of Peruvian art, here we will find the first printing press in Lima, we will visit Mario Vargas Llosa's library and we will pass over the first train that was used in the era of mestizaje.
  12. 5m
    Here we will have a class to learn how to recognize the original baby alpaca, which is the material we use to create Lima's handcrafted garments.
  13. 10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will explain the origin and end of the catacombs with a complete introduction, its causes, and consequences.
  14. 10m
    Here we will finish the tour with a special Pisco Sour Class with tasting included, we will try 5 different flavors of pisco sour :3

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It is located in Plaza San Martín in the historic center of Lima, we will meet at the door of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, remember to identify the guide by the cream vest with the LIMA CULTRA TOUR logo

End point

It ends at the San Francisco Church (Catacombs) with a pisco sour tasting.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

4.8 (5)

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