Lima Historic Center Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems

5.0 (10 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration4h - 5h
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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

This city tour combines the classic highlights of Lima’s historic center with alternative, less touristic hidden gems. On this private tour, you’ll visit the traditional highlights such as the Plaza San Martin, Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral, Government Palace and City Hall and the San Francisco Church but you’ll also pass by the remainders of Lima’s city walls, China Town, the Central Market and many other hidden gems. Of course, the guide will tell you all about the history behind the colonial buildings but also share interesting facts and stories of life in Lima.

What makes this city tour of Lima unique is its alternative and local touch. Some of the places you'll visit are usually not included in the traditional city walking tours. Even though it’s just a block away from the main touristic area, these places are filled with locals going about their daily business.

Options

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you at the main entrance of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, conveniently located in Plaza San Martín.

Private car from Miraflores

Tour with private transport: You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, or nearby districts.
Pickup included

From airport or port shuttle

Pick-up from airport or port: The guide will pick you up from the airport or the port shuttle (recommended pick-up time: 9:30 am)
Pickup included

Public bus from Miraflores

Private with public transport: The guide will meet you at your hotel (if in the central areas) and together you'll take public transportation.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. 3h
    You will walk by the major highlights of the historic centre of Lima: Plaza San Martin with the majestic Hotel Bolivar, the impressive Plaza de Armas or the main square of Lima with the Cathedral, City Hall, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Government Palace, the old train station transformed into the House of Literature, the San Francisco church and the many beautiful mansions with the typical wooden balconies. Besides these classics, your guide will also take you to some hidden gems such as the Park of the City Wall with a view of one of Lima’s oldest human settlements, Chinatown and the bustling Central Market, where many locals do their shopping. You’ll walk through a part of Lima that is just outside the tourist area but gives you a good idea of the ‘real’ Lima, full of people, little shops, a lot of colors.

    Your guide will tell you interesting facts about daily life in Lima, contemporary and recent history, and of course answer all your questions about life in Lima!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will see you at the main gate of Hotel Bolívar

End point

Your guide will see you at the main gate of Hotel Bolívar

Pickup details

- If you select the Private Transportation option, your guide and driver will meet you directly at your hotel.
- If you choose the Public Transportation option, your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you to the nearest public transportation point to begin the experience.
- For the Meeting Point option, your guide will meet you at the Gran Hotel Bolívar.
- If you select the Airport Pick-up option, we can arrange to meet you at the airport or cruise port.

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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