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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you enjoy architecture and history and are limited on time, this is the tour for you! From grand plazas, palaces and cathedrals to unique pre-Colombian artifacts, we'll cover it all in just six short hours. A walking tour of Lima's colonial streets along with a tour of the infamous Catacombs below the San Francisco Convent will get us started. We'll combine this with an extensive visit to the best recognized private collection of antiquities in Lima, the Larco Museum, to leave you with a very good introduction to the fascinating history of Peru.
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see: Exclusions)
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Lunch at Larco Museum Cafe
When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Callao
J Chavez Intl Airport, Lima, Peru
Plaza San Martin, Lima, Peru Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru's most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin. 10 minutes
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor), Lima, Peru Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment. 30 minutes
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, Lima, Peru Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños. 60 minutes
Museo Larco, Lima, Peru Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)
Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe. 150 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
scottjoan55
22 Oct 2017
This outstanding tour was a great introduction to Lima and the history of Peru. We packed in a lot, but we never felt rushed. Our hosts know and love the the history of the area. They navigated the streets and traffic efficiently and safely. We thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Pamela D
30 Mar 2017
Sergio Pinto was our tour guide and our driver was another Sergio. Very prompt picking us up at the port as we requested. Nice car and felt very safe while they were driving us around. Sergio Pinto was a great tour guide - friendly, very good English. We had a nice walking tour of the historic section. He took us to the local ice cream shop where we were able to taste the local flavors. Museo Larco was very nice - we were able to sit down for a private lunch when we got there - definitely worth adding that option to the tour. Did the tour of the museum after lunch. The lunch was one of the best we had the entire time in Lima. Hands down the best ceviche.
This tour in
Peru
is organized by
Integrity Tourism
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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