Enjoy a complete tour of the beautiful cultural town of Lima, also know as the City of Kings. You’ll see classic historical sights, colonial and Inca influenced architecture, residential neighborhoods, beautiful shrines and churches and incredible panoramic seascapes. You'll be able to see Lima through the eyes of a local and feel at home for the rest of your stay in Peru!
Highlights
- Guided city sightseeing tour of Lima
- Visit the famous landmarks such as the San Francisco Monastery, Cathedral of Lima and the Lima Historical Center
- All entrance fees and roundtrip transportation included
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Lima City Sightseeing Tour
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MonasteryBirds flying around the Monastery in Lima. Inside are where the catacombs are but you aren't allowed to take pictures ...Photo by: BanditUSA, 06 2012 -
FountainFountain in Plaza Major.Photo by: BanditUSA, 06 2012 -
Perú-Abril 2012 510Lima- Plaza de ArmasPhoto by: Zeca04 2012 -
Engineering SchoolSchool of Engineering in the Miraflores District in Lima.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Building in MirafloresColorful building in the Miraflores District in Lima.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
View in MirafloresView of a main street in the Miraflores District. I was there in September, hence the lack of vegetation on the trees. ...Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Architecture in the ...Here's another example of the architecture and style of the buildings in Lima. This building is located near Park ...Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Miraflores ChurchChurch in the main square in Park Kennedy in the Miraflores District of Lima.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Another Colorful BuildingAnother example of the architecture and colors of Lima!Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Colorful BuildingLima is full of colorful buildings. The trim on them, the architecture and the colors are just stunning!Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Church in DowntownBeautiful church being renovated in the downtown area.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Plaza San MartinAnother shot of the Plaza San Martin.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Small Clock TowerSmall clock tower in one of the pedestrian areas of downtown Lima.Photo by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
General San MartinStatue of General San Martin at the Plaza San Martin in downtown LimaPhoto by: BanditUSA, 12 2010 -
Mira FloresLima coast seen from Parque del AmorPhoto by: Cruiser Craig02 2013 -
Historical LimaFrom right to left: Archbishop's Palace, Casa del Oidor (oldest in Lima), Desamparados Station (horizon) and Palacio ...Photo by: Cruiser Craig02 2013 -
Limabalcones colonialesPhoto by: Cruiser Craig02 2013 -
Catedral de Limafrom the Plaza de ArmasPhoto by: Cruiser Craig02 2013 -
Lima City Sightseeing TourStreet scene downtown LimaPhoto by: Cruiser Craig02 2013 -
More skullsCreepy!Photo by: BanditUSA, 06 2012 -
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Lima City Sightseeing Tour
Departing from your hotel, you'll head to the Lima Historical Center, the old side of the city and the capital of the Peruvian viceroyalty. Stop at the “Kiss Park” (Parque del Beso) built in a peculiar Gaudi style and where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Lima Bay. Next, you'll head over to the residential district of San Isidro where you'll be able to visit the “Huaca Pucllana” and “Huaca Huallamarca”, two famous ceremonial centers built before the Spaniards arrived.
Visit the main square and enjoy a view of the Presidential and Municipal Palaces, two immense buildings whose grandeur is sure to capture your fascination.
Then, it's on to the Lima Cathedral to visit the tomb of the Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro. After, you'll visit the Monasterio San Francisco, home to the large underground catacombs said to connect the monastery with nearby churches.
Other landmarks visited on this Lima sightseeing tour include the Museum of Religious Art, the Historical Center and the Central Post Office. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the Church of Santo Domingo, a place which holds the remains of two of the major saints of the colony: Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres.
Visit the main square and enjoy a view of the Presidential and Municipal Palaces, two immense buildings whose grandeur is sure to capture your fascination.
Then, it's on to the Lima Cathedral to visit the tomb of the Spanish Conqueror Francisco Pizarro. After, you'll visit the Monasterio San Francisco, home to the large underground catacombs said to connect the monastery with nearby churches.
Other landmarks visited on this Lima sightseeing tour include the Museum of Religious Art, the Historical Center and the Central Post Office. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the Church of Santo Domingo, a place which holds the remains of two of the major saints of the colony: Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Coralee S, USA, May 2013
OUR GUIDE WAS ONE OF THE BEST WE EVER HAD ON A TOUR .SHE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SHOWED US A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW OF LIMA CITY. SHE HAD MANY INTERESTING DETAILS AT EVERY LOCATION.SHE MADE OUR LIMA VISIT MEMORABLE.
Reviewed by BigKev, May 2013
Good trip around the city and highlights.
