City Tour Lima

Half Day Tour

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ACTIVITIES

Route

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DURATION

Half Day

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TIPO

Traditional

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LOCATION

Lima

Introduction

The City Tour in Lima half day is a fantastic tour of the city, as well as the main traditional neighborhoods.

Lima is considered the city of kings and this name was given to it by the conqueror Francisco Pizarro. The central zone still maintains clear vestiges of the Colonial period, so history is still alive in its streets.

This experience is intended for all ages and can be done individually to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live an unforgettable adventure.

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Why book this tour?

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Get to know the convent of San Francisco and its Catacombs.

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Visit the fabulous district of Barranco.

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Discover the mysteries of Huaca Pucllana.

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Appreciate the treasures of the Central Reserve Bank Museum.

Summary Itinerary

Day 01: City Tour in Lima Half Day (Morning)

09:30 – 10:30 We visit the Historic Center of Lima, the museum of the central reserve bank, where you will appreciate the "Treasures of Peru Collection", a select exhibition of gold objects, ceramics and textiles from various pre-Columbian cultures.
10:30 – 12:30 Also appreciate the monumental complex of San Francisco, which is the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. A visit to its underground crypts known as "Catacombs" stands out.
Hotel night in Lima
*BCRP Museum, closed to the public on Mondays and Sundays.

Day 01: City Tour in Lima Half Day (Afternoon)

14:30 – 16:30 We visit the Historic Center of Lima, the museum of the central reserve bank, where you will appreciate the "Treasures of Peru Collection", a select exhibition of gold objects, ceramics and textiles from various pre-Columbian cultures.
16:30 – 18:30 Also appreciate the monumental complex of San Francisco, which constitutes the largest sample of colonial religious art in America. A visit to its underground crypts known as "Catacombs" stands out.
Hotel night in Lima
*BCRP Museum, closed to the public on Mondays and Sundays.

Detailed Itinerary

Lima shows us the architectural richness mainly from the colonial era, in our visit to this beautiful city we can enjoy:

Huaca Pucllana: It is an archaeological center site belonging to the local Lima culture, it is located in the district of Miraflores. It has been investigated and restored since 1981 by specialist Isabel Flores Espinoza. It is currently considered one of the main tourist assets. For its construction, adobe material and a little stone were used. Its structure has a pyramid 25 meters high and a set of patios, squares and enclosures. It has an exhibition hall, a circuit of visits and other attractions. Its extension has decreased over time since before, as its historical value was not considered much, some small pyramids were destroyed to be able to build houses, avenues and parks.
Convent of San Francisco: SIt is located in the historic center of Lima. The facade very typical of its time has a baroque style with grace, details and stylized. A fine padding highlights its walls and in the upper part they are adorned with a wooden railing. Inside we can appreciate:

Sacristy.
Goal and Anteporteria.
Cloister
Chorus
Dome
Conventual archive and others.

One of the main attractions that we will find in this place are the Catacombs, which surprise most visitors because it was an old cemetery in colonial times. It was operational until 1810 and it is estimated that at that time it must have housed approximately 25,000 people. Today we can see in the different rooms quite a few bones classified by type and exhibited in an artistic way, such as those from the mass grave.
Central Reserve Bank: It is un espacio donde se puede interactuar con el arte y con otros visitantes, porque podremos observar parte de la grandiosa riqueza que tenía este lugar de origen de las diversas culturas del pasado.
quite cozy in the way of a small hostel center, the museum welcomes you and welcomes you so you can take a break from your trip. The Central Museum's collection is a representative sample of Peruvian art of all times, from ancient times to the 21st century.
Popular districts: We will get to visit the most iconic places such as the San Isidro district to visit the popular El Olivar park, then we will also visit the love park located on the Malecón, where we will have the best opportunity to have unforgettable and unique photos. Then we will also visit the district of Barranco where we will enjoy the popular Bridge of Sighs and its fantastic view of the Pacific Ocean.

What's Included?

Included

Detailed briefing: It takes place before the start of the service (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
First level guide:: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism (English/Spanish).
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport to get to know the districts of Lima and each place to visit.
Entrance tickets: For the Monastery of San Francisco, Banco Central de Reserva Peruana and other places to visit.

Not Included

Foods: These can be requested.
Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.