Colonial and Modern Circuit: Explore Lima's Top Attractions

Colonial and Modern Circuit: Explore Lima's Top Attractions

Lima, Peru

Colonial and Modern Circuit: Explore Lima's Top Attractions

$38 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Colonial and Modern Circuit: Explore Lima's Top Attractions Experience

Lima city tour exploring ancient sites, colonial landmarks, museums, and modern districts with panoramic coastal views.

Details

Discover the rich history and modern vibrancy of Lima on this captivating city tour. Journey through the city’s three stages—ancestral, colonial, and contemporary—while exploring architectural landmarks, cultural treasures, and historic sites that tell the story of Peru’s capital.

The tour begins with a panoramic view of the Pucllana Pyramid, an ancient ceremonial center dating back to the 4th century AD and considered a sacred site of the Incas. Next, explore Lima’s Historic Center, where over fifty monuments and colonial buildings await, including Plaza Mayor, Plaza San Martín, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Cathedral Basilica. Continue to the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank to admire ceramic, gold, and textile treasures from pre-Columbian cultures. Visit the San Francisco Monastery and its underground catacombs, the largest example of colonial religious art in the Americas. The tour concludes in Lima’s contemporary districts, including San Isidro, Miraflores, Larcomar, and Parque del Amor, showcasing modern architecture, elegant residential areas, and scenic coastal views.

Duration: 4 hours

Lima, Peru

Meeting Point
  • Pick-up from your accommodations

Please Note - The map shows the general location of the experience. See booking confirmation email for specific location and arrival instructions.

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  • Offered daily, year-round
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • 24-hour advance cancellation policy

What's Included
  • A shared city tour
  • Pick up from the Hotel (miraflores)
  • Tour of the districts of San Isidro and Miraflores
  • Tour of the historic center of Lima and its main streets
  • Visit to the San Francisco convent and its Catacombs
  • Visit to the BCR Museum (if it is open)
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Know Before You Go
  • Bring repellent, sunscreen, a cap, sunglasses, and light sportswear.
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