Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day)

About Peru - From $40.00 USD

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This half-day walking tour of Lima's historical centre will immerse you in the culture of the city. See the incredible views from the top of a bell tower, admire stunning colonial architecture, and prepare to be fascinated by this city's history.

Travel Style

Classic

Service Level

Standard

Physical Grading

2 - Light

What's Included

Local guide. Santo Domingo Monastery. Walking tour of Plaza de Armas. Bodega y Quadra Museum.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Immerse yourself in Lima's rich history and culture with a half-day tour. Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery and climb the bell tower for the best view of the city, enjoy a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas, and visit the oldest colonial mansion in Lima.

What meals are included in this trip?

No meals included

What are the modes of transportation on my trip?

Private van, walking

Terms, conditions and restrictions apply; pricing, availability, and other details subject to change and/ or apply to US or Canadian residents. Please confirm details and booking information with your travel advisor.

Itinerary

  1. Lima

    Duration: 4 hours

    Meeting Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores

    Finish Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores

    Itinerary: Enjoy a half-day walking tour exploring Lima's cultural wonders. Lace-up your comfy walking shoes and join your knowledgeable local guide as they unfold the cities rich cultural legacy before you as you discover colonial Lima. Visit the 16th century Santo Domingo Monastery and climb up the bell tower for the most incredible view of Lima. Marvel at Inca, Spanish, and Republican-era artifacts uncovered by archeologists at the Bodega y Quadra Museum, located in the heart of the city's historic center. Next, take a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas where you'll learn about the history of the presidential palace and the Lima Cathedral. The Plaza de Armas also called the Plaza Mayor is a cannot miss when coming to Lima. There isn't a single building that remains from the 16th-century settlement in this 140 square meter plaza, however, at the centre of the plaza stands a beautiful bronze fountain that has stood there since 1650. Regardless if you enjoy history or not, you will be blown away by the knowledge of your guide and the happenings that have taken place in this plaza for centuries.

    Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers.

    Packing essentials: Water bottle, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Camera, cash to buy souvenirs.

Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day)

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