Best of Lima
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Port
Callao (Lima), Peru
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$70
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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.
The historical is known as the City of Kings and was founded by Spanish Conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535.
Get acquainted with the landmarks of Lima -- first city in the Americas.
Visit the Main Square, located in the heart of downtown, to view the Government Palace, the Town Hall, the Bishop's Palace with its beautiful balconies, and the Cathedral of Lima where you will visit inside. Its outstanding features are the choir stalls, the Churrigueresque Chapel of the Immaculate, the main altar and a statue of Christ made of carved ivory. On the right is the crypt with remains of Conquistador Francisco Pizarro.
Step inside the Church and Convent of San Francisco, considered to be the most important religious monument of Lima, built in 1542 in Baroque style and consecrated in 1673.
Your drive through Lima will pass several colonial squares, churches and mansions; then, you will continue to the more modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores for a glimpse of life in this huge city, as well as its beautiful parks, modern buildings and great ocean views.
Please note:
This tour is designed for guests who are interested in a faster-paced experience. Walking time is almost two hours. Panoramic options are available for those who prefer a more relaxed outing. In the event the cathedral is closed, a visit to Santo Domingo Convent will be substituted (mornings only). The cathedral is closed on Sundays and in the afternoons; a visit to the Santo Domingo Convent or Casa Aliaga will be substituted.