LIMA CITY TOUR
On this tour, you will discover the three stages that shaped Peru’s capital: Ancestral Lima, Colonial Lima, and Modern Lima. We will begin with a panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid, an ancient pre-Inca ceremonial center. Then we will explore the impressive Historic Center, with its plazas, palaces, and colonial temples, and visit the Central Reserve Bank Museum and the mysterious San Francisco Catacombs. Finally, you will tour contemporary Lima: San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar, and the Love Park.
A complete experience with Travel in Peru.
Key Highlights
- Pucllana Pyramid: panoramic view of the ancient pre-Inca ceremonial center, a symbol of Ancestral Lima.
- Historic Center of Lima: tour of the former “City of Kings” and its more than fifty colonial monuments.
- Main Square and Government Palace: the historical and political heart of the country.
- Central Reserve Bank Museum: exhibition of pre-Columbian ceramics, metalwork, and textiles.
- San Francisco Monumental Complex: visit to the famous Catacombs, a legacy of colonial religious heritage.
- Modern Lima: tour through San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar, and the romantic Love Park, with views of the Pacific Ocean.
Travel Itinerary
Miraflores - Parque del amor - huaca pucllana - catacumbas de san francisco
EXPLORE THE THREE FACES OF LIMA: ANCESTRAL, COLONIAL, AND MODERN!
Enjoy a tour that reveals Lima’s living history through its three great stages: Ancestral, Colonial, and Modern. We will begin with a panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid, an ancient ceremonial center dating back to the 4th century A.D., considered an important pre-Inca sanctuary.
We will then continue to Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will admire more than fifty colonial monuments such as Paseo de la República, San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop’s Palace.
We will visit the Central Reserve Bank Museum, featuring a valuable collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, metalwork, and textiles, as well as the San Francisco Monumental Complex, famous for its underground catacombs. Finally, we will tour modern Lima, visiting El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar, and the iconic Love Park, offering an unmatched view of the Pacific Ocean.
- Shared tourist bus for the visits
- Shared professional guide for the visits
- Entrance to the visited sites
- 4 to 5 hours
- Lima altitude: 154 m a.s.l. (505 ft)
Price and inclusions
Explore the contrasts of Peru’s capital by visiting its most iconic landmarks. We will begin in Miraflores, one of the most modern districts, with a walk through the Love Park, famous for its colorful mosaics and views of the Pacific Ocean. Then, we will discover Lima’s pre-Hispanic history at Huaca Pucllana, an ancient adobe ceremonial center that still stands among the city’s buildings. Finally, we will head into the historic center to visit the San Francisco Monumental Complex, a colonial architectural gem where we will tour its famous Catacombs, a silent testimony of Lima’s past.
The price includes
- Tourist transportation throughout the entire tour.
- Professional guide in Spanish and English.
- Entrance fees to the visited sites.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Miraflores).
- Personalized assistance during the tour.
Not included
- Meals and drinks not included.
- Optional tips.
- Personal expenses or additional costs not mentioned.