A Walk through the Plaza de Armas
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Port
Callao (Lima), Peru
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$80
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Historic Centre of Lima
Although severely damaged by earthquakes, this 'City of the Kings' was, until the middle of the 18th century, the capital and most important city of the Spanish dominions in South America. Many of its buildings, such as the Convent of San Francisco (the largest of its type in this part of the world), are the result of collaboration between local craftspeople and others from the Old World. Make the most of this guided walking tour through the historical center of Lima.
Admire the -- Plaza de Armas the unofficial epicenter of activity in this vibrant capital -- with its important architectural monuments and buildings. Among these are the Archbishop of Lima's house, with its elegant balconies, Government Palace, and a magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650.
You will also see the San Francisco Monastery, considered to be the most important religious monument of Lima, and the Convent of Santo Domingo, which contains the marble tomb holding the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima.
Nearby, Osambela House, built between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, is one of the city's most striking colonial buildings and captures the cultural and historical heritage of Lima.
Before concluding your visit, enjoy a delicious fruit juice at a local restaurant in the Old Town of Lima.
Please note:
All house and church sites are external views only. Wear comfortable walking shoes.