The best way to enjoy Lima and its history. This excursion offers Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guide
Meals
Gratuities
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Infant rates Not apply if they do not occupy a seat
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The best way to enjoy Lima and its history. This excursion offers Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.
Ancestral Lima
We start our tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Colonial Lima
We visit the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace among others.
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Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
We will then visit the museum Banco Central de Reserva (closed to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Monday closed all day) where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” Collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-columbian cultures. Next we will visit the monumental San Francisco Convent, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.
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Miraflores
Contemporary Lima
We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.
