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Lima City Half Day Tour

About this experience

The best way to enjoy Lima and its history. This excursion offers Lima’s best attractions in its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr 30 min

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Lima City Half Day Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr 30 min
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Transport
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide

Not included

  • Meals
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Ancestral Lima

We start our tour with a panoramic view of the “Pucllana Pyramid” a magnificent ceremonial and archaeological center built in the 4th century a.D. and considered a “sacred village” by the Incas. The Viceroyalty of Perú was the most important of the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital.

Colonial Lima

We visit the Historical Center of Lima, where you will appreciate more than fifty monuments and Colonial edifications, such as the Paseo de la República, the San Martín Square, the Main Square, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral Basilica, and the City Council Palace among others.

We will then visit the museum Banco Central de Reserva (closed to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoon and Monday closed all day) where we will admire the “Treasures of Perú” Collection, a fine selection of objects made of gold, ceramics and textiles from different pre-columbian cultures. Next we will visit the monumental San Francisco Convent, which displays the largest collection of religious art in America. Our highlight will be the visit of the underground vaults, known as “Catacumbas” or Catacombs.

Contemporary Lima

We will visit traditional residential areas of Lima, such as El Olivar of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larcomar.

Meeting and pickup information

  • FREE PICK UPS ARE OFFERED FROM ANY HOTELS OR AIRBNB LOCATED IN THE BELOW DISTRICTS: - LIMA - SAN BORJA - SAN ISIDRO - MIRAFLORES - BARRANCO

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Machupicchu Latin America

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant rates Not apply if they do not occupy a seat
  • Note: If you require an infant seat, we can assign one for an extra cost.
  • This tour does not have specific restrictions unless you are in a very bad serious health conditions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr 30 min.
What are the pickup arrangements?
FREE PICK UPS ARE OFFERED FROM ANY HOTELS OR AIRBNB LOCATED IN THE BELOW DISTRICTS:

- LIMA
- SAN BORJA
- SAN ISIDRO
- MIRAFLORES
- BARRANCO
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–10; Youth tickets: age 11–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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