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Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day
Badge of ExcellenceLima, Peru
From $59.00
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions found in the Peruvian city of Lima during this sightseeing tour. Feel like a real ‘Limeño’ (a Lima local) as you explore the town’s colonial and Incan architecture, visit its charming residential neighborhoods, see the scenic cliff-strewn coast, and admire its many religious shrines and churches. This Lima city tour also includes entrance fees, a guide, and round-trip hotel transport.
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Lima
- Visit the famous landmarks such as the Santo Domingo Convent, Cathedral of Lima, and the Lima Historical Center
- All entrance fees and round-trip transportation included
- Take in the views of the Pacific Ocean from Miraflores
What's Included
- Expert licensed english speaking guide guarantee
- Hotel pickup and drop off from hotels, apartments or homes in Miraflores, San Isidro & Barranco.
- Admission ticket to Cathedral of Lima and Santo Domingo Convent.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
This activity includes roundtrip transfer from the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro & Barranco.
What To Expect
Take in the many attractions found in the historic seaside city of Lima during this half-day sightseeing excursion. During your trip through this Peruvian capital, known to some as the “City of Kings,” you have a chance to view a range of historic architecture, unique cultural sights, and admire its gorgeous coastal landscape.
Start your day with either a morning or afternoon departure, receiving a pickup from your Lima hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or downtown. The first stop of the day is Lima’s historic city center, an area once known as the capital of the country’s colonial viceroyalty. Head next to the “Love Park,” a beautiful green space along the ocean-influenced by Barcelona architect Gaudí and featuring a sculpture by Peruvian artist Victor Delfín.
Continue to San Isidro, a laid-back residential area of Lima. Drive past Huaca Pucllana for a glimpse of the ceremonial site, which pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Then head to Lima’s main square, where you’ll see the Municipal and Presidential Palaces, two sprawling structures whose size emphasizes their preeminence in the country’s political life.
Proceed next to the Plaza de Armas to view the Lima Cathedral and stop by the tomb of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. You also swing by the Santo Domingo Convent, home to a sprawling monastery complex.
Before finishing your Lima city visit, make additional stops at the Museum of Religious Art and the Church of Santo Domingo, the final resting place for the saints San Martin de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima. At the end of your sightseeing adventure, receive a drop-off back at your Lima hotel.
Start your day with either a morning or afternoon departure, receiving a pickup from your Lima hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, or downtown. The first stop of the day is Lima’s historic city center, an area once known as the capital of the country’s colonial viceroyalty. Head next to the “Love Park,” a beautiful green space along the ocean-influenced by Barcelona architect Gaudí and featuring a sculpture by Peruvian artist Victor Delfín.
Continue to San Isidro, a laid-back residential area of Lima. Drive past Huaca Pucllana for a glimpse of the ceremonial site, which pre-dates the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Then head to Lima’s main square, where you’ll see the Municipal and Presidential Palaces, two sprawling structures whose size emphasizes their preeminence in the country’s political life.
Proceed next to the Plaza de Armas to view the Lima Cathedral and stop by the tomb of Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro. You also swing by the Santo Domingo Convent, home to a sprawling monastery complex.
Before finishing your Lima city visit, make additional stops at the Museum of Religious Art and the Church of Santo Domingo, the final resting place for the saints San Martin de Porres and Santa Rosa de Lima. At the end of your sightseeing adventure, receive a drop-off back at your Lima hotel.
El Parque del Amor
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of Lima
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Note:The days when the Cathedral of Lima is closed will be offered a visit Barranco district
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Most travelers can participate
- Note: Sunday morning and the whole Monday, the cathedral is closed for visitors. The tour includes San Francisco Church behind the Cathedral..
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:What is the pick up location?
A:We offer pick ups from most hotels. Let us know where you are staying in the 'Special Requirements' box in the Traveler Details section during checkout. Or you can let us know after booking by visiting 'Manage my Booking' and emailing us there.
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507 reviews
Jane_C, Feb 2024
We had a great time. Our guide Ursula was very knowledgable and she was gracious and funny. Great English as well. The sites we saw were amazing, tons of history in the walls downtown. Highly recommend !
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time exploring with Ursula as your guide. It's fantastic to know that she impressed you with her knowledge, grace, and sense of humor, and we're glad that her proficiency in English added to your experience. Thank you for choosing us for your adventure in Peru. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
Tatiana_M, Oct 2023
The tour was great; punctual, convenient and a great way to experience historial Lima. Ricardo was very knowledgeable and helpful and gave us great insight into the history, architecture and culture of Lima. Thank you
Satish_A, Sep 2023
Tour operator never showed up. When called on phone, I was told that the tour operator picked up a wrong person from the hotel. The tour operator should have examined the Viator ticket.
Rafael_Y, Aug 2023
The experience was awesome! Victor, the Guide, provided very helpful and meaningful information about the attractions and the history of the city. The car was comfortable, and I think that the tour's duration is good - I was able to visit some other points again on the evening, after the lunch.
Ben_C, Aug 2023
Fantastic tour to get a snap shot of the city in a short period of time, as well as learning generally about the city and country. Mayrol the guide was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to and a great guy.
Scott_S, Jun 2023
Wonderful tour and Susan was an awesome tour guide as she was extremely knowledgeable.
Would highly recommend.
Irene_B, Mar 2023
Gabrielle was a terrific guide in lima. He knew a lot of the history took us to great spots explain things we had questions about. The driver was very capable and brought us to some beautiful locations. I definitely highly recommend this tour.
Jan_D, Mar 2023
I enjoyed all of the tour. There were only 3 of us, all from different parts of the world, and we bonded immediately. Our guide was very knoledgeable.
J_G, Jan 2023
The confidence that the purchase is backed up by Viator. The guide was very knowledgeable, and her English
Was very good.
Jane_B, Nov 2022
Good way to see key sights in Lima. The Santo Domingo convent was a nice stop that is not something most tourists get to see
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