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Start at:
Cusco
Ends at:
Cusco
Duration:
Half a Day
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 15
Physical Level
Easy
Style
Hotel

Colonial City Tour in Lima – Half a Day


Colonial City Tour in Lima – Half a Day Highlights

  • Pacific Coast Views: Enjoy a panoramic view of the ocean from the romantic Love Park in Miraflores, adorned with sculptures and murals that celebrate love and passion.
  • Pre-Inca Remnants: Observe the Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pyramid-shaped ceremonial temple that has withstood the test of time.
  • A Walk Among Centuries-Old Olive Trees: Explore El Olivar Forest, a green oasis in the heart of San Isidro’s financial district that combines nature and elegance.
  • A Journey into Colonial History: Stroll through Lima’s historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll find San Martín Square and Plaza Mayor, surrounded by majestic balconies and old colonial mansions.
  • The Legacy of Faith and Mystery: Visit the Convent of San Francisco and descend into its enigmatic catacombs, which house the remains of thousands of people and reveal Lima’s hidden colonial stories.

Itinerary

DAY 1

Day 1: Modern Lima - Colonial Lima - Convent and Catacombs of San Francisco

MODERN LIMA
We begin the tour with a visit to the Miraflores district, where we will explore the famous Parque del Amor (The Park of Love), which offers a beautiful view of Lima’s coastline and the Pacific Ocean. We will then enjoy a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid-shaped temple that has preserved much of its original structure over the years. Afterward, we will walk through Bosque El Olivar in the district of San Isidro, considered the financial center of the city.

COLONIAL LIMA
We will visit the city’s historic center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Known as the “City of Kings,” Lima invites us to explore Plaza San Martín, where we will admire its beautiful architecture, balconies, and old colonial mansions. We will also visit the iconic Hotel Bolívar, located in the same square. We will then head to Plaza Mayor, where we can admire the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and Desamparados Station, among others.

CONVENT AND CATACOMBS OF SAN FRANCISCO
We will end the tour with a visit to one of the most important convents of the 17th century. We will explore the ancient library, the choir, the main cloister, and the underground crypts known as the catacombs.

Inclusions


INCLUDED

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Visit to *Parque del Amor* in Miraflores.
  • Panoramic view of *Huaca Pucllana* in Miraflores.
  • Panoramic tour of *Bosque El Olivar* in San Isidro.
  • Panoramic tour of *Paseo de los Héroes Navales*, Palace of Justice, and the French Palace.
  • Tour of *Plaza San Martín*, including entrance to *Hotel Bolívar*.
  • Tour of Lima’s *Plaza de Armas*, its main streets, and monuments.
  • Entrance ticket and guided tour of the Convent and Catacombs of San Francisco.
  • Tour guide in English and Spanish.
  • Radio guide system for each passenger during the tour.
  • Permanent assistance.

NOT INCLUDED

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