A tour taking you through the historical side of the city of Lima. You will encounter buildings from the pre-colonial era all the way through to today.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- • Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. • This activity does not include pickup from private residences, such as Airbnbs; if you're staying in one of these, you will need to contact the local partner a few days prior to the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pickup
Experience
Itinerary
3 pickup location options:
Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro
Van
(1 hour)
Casa de Aliaga, Lima
Guided tour (40 minutes)
Plaza de Armas de Lima
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Lima Cathedral
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Van
(30 minutes)
Larco Museum
Guided tour (45 minutes)
Van
(40 minutes)
3 drop-off locations:
San Isidro, Barranco, Miraflores
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Visit the Main Square, surrounded by historic buildings
- Enter Casa Aliaga and learn about the history of this historic house
- Explore the Larco Museum, chosen as one of the best museums in the world by Trip Advisor
Full description
Explore Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is packed with fascinating historic buildings. Your tour will begin with a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which radiates from the Main Square. It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture.
Afterwards, you will stroll over to the cathedral, before visiting Casa Aliaga. Casa Aliaga is a colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of his captains.
This is the only house from that era that still belongs to the same family after all these centuries. Following this house, you will experience the Larco Museum, which lies in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Includes
- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco or the Historic Center of Lima (Only from Sheraton Lima Hotel and San Agustin Riviera hotel).
- Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- Entrance ticket to the cathedral, Casa Aliaga and Larco Museum
- Personal expenses
- Snacks and beverages
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
- Luggage or large bags
- Unaccompanied minors
Know before you go
- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.
- Sales tax must be collected for Peruvians or foreign visitors who stay in Peru for more than 60 days; if applicable, sales tax will be collected by the local operator
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact the local partner days prior in order to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up
- Children must be accompanied by an adult