About this experience
Discover the historic center of Lima on a private and personalized tour, accompanied by a professional guide. Visit the Plaza Mayor, get to know the historic Convent of Santo Domingo, and discover the history of the Peruvian saints on a cultural tour full of art, tradition, and colonial architecture. Additionally, you will enjoy the convenience of pickup and return to your hotel or Airbnb.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 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
- Entrance ticket to the Santo Domingo Convent
- Guided Tour of Lima's Plaza Mayor.
- Local Tourism Guide
- I pick up and return to your hotel in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro
- Visit the House of Peruvian Saints
Not included
- Nutrition
Itinerary and highlights
Your tour will begin at Plaza San Martín, one of the most representative public spaces in Lima and a key point to learn about the republican history of the city. From here we will start a walk through the traditional Jirón de la Unión, one of the most emblematic streets of the Historic Center.
We will continue towards the Plaza Mayor of Lima, one of the most important places in the Peruvian capital. Admire its impressive colonial buildings and learn the stories that marked the development of Lima since its founding.
Afterward, we will visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, a historical monument that preserves centuries of religious tradition. Explore its beautiful cloisters, courtyards, and spaces full of colonial art while learning about the history of important Peruvian figures such as Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martín de Porres.
The experience will continue at the House of Peruvian Saints, where you will learn more about the life, legacy, and devotion to the most representative saints of the country, through pieces of sacred art and historical elements.
Meeting and pickup information
- The exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour. Please wait in the lobby or reception of your hotel 10 minutes before the indicated time. The team will contact you via WhatsApp to coordinate the pickup. If your accommodation is outside our pickup area, we will indicate the nearest meeting point.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inca Trilogy Tours S.A.C
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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