Historic Lima (Route)

Operating Schedule: Lima is a magical and ancient city that has an impressive cultural, gastronomic and religious heritage. In this tour you will discover the best of the city in just 4 hours visiting the three historical periods of our capital: pre-Hispanic, modern and colonial Lima.

In addition, you will learn to prepare the Peruvian flag drink “El Pisco Sour”

AVAILABILITY: Every day

1. Parque del Amor
We start our tour by picking up each traveler from their Hotel or Airbnb. First of all, you will visit one of the 50 most romantic parks in the world, located in the Miraflores neighborhood, known as the Parque del Amor, this park is a small and colorful refuge for couples in love, From here you have a magnificent view of the sea. It is inspired by the Park Güell in Barcelona and has in the central part a sculpture called “El Beso” by the Peruvian sculptor Víctor Delfín.

2. Continuing with our tour, we will visit the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site, a sacred precinct belonging to the Lima culture. Then we will visit the historic center of Lima and walk through its main squares, streets, churches and shreds of the ancient city of the Kings.

3. Lima Main Square
Likewise, we will walk through the main square of Lima where our experienced guide will narrate the historical background of the old viceroyalty of Peru, we will appreciate the architectural monuments that surround the square, such as the cathedral of Lima, archbishop’s palace, government palace. As soon as we finish our walk through the historic center, they will visit the chocomuseo, a museum store where it shows us the history of chocolate and cocoa in Peru, we can also taste its typical liqueurs and jams made from chocolate and cocoa. Continuing our walk we will observe the old forsaken station today converted into the house of Peruvian Literature, we will also be able to appreciate craft shops and we will give you time to buy Peruvian handicrafts, after that you will visit an old colonial house today converted into a small traditional bar and In this place we will learn to prepare the Peruvian flag drink “El Pisco Sour”.

4. Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
Finally we will enter the Convent, Museum of San Francisco and its catacombs, here we will have a guided tour for 30 minutes and we will visit one of the oldest cemeteries in the city located below the convent of San Francisco, finally we will proceed to take you to your hotel and in In case you want to stay for lunch or dinner in the center, the return is already at the expense of each traveler who wants to stay in the historic center.

Points of Interest

• Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

• Parque El Olivar

• Huaca Pucllana

• Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

• Variety tastes of Piscos
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Pick up from your Hotel or Airbnb
• Entrance tickets to the San Francisco de Asis Convent and Museum
• Official tourism guide

• Tips

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