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Lima Historic Center Walking Tour
Government building.
Lima city hall.
Lima colonial street.
Main Square (Plaza Mayor)

Lima Historic Centre Walking Tour

By Ayllu Walking Tours
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $11 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

The city of Lima has a very rich history, starting from the ancient to modern times, it has been a prolific precolumbian valley, fishing village, The Capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty whose territory extended from Panama to the south of Chile, and now the city that concentrates 50% of the Peruvian economy.
This tours will give you a different perspective about the history of ancient and modern Peru beacause tt is a varied, beautiful country with a great tourism potential.

Activity location

  • Plaza San Martin
    • Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Bolivar Bar
    • 865 Avenida Nicolás de Piérola
    • 15001, Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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Lima Historic Centre Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $10.83 x 1 AdultCA $10.83
Total
Price is CA $10.83

What's included, what's not

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza San Martin
  • 30m
The San Martin Square is considered the second most important "Plaza" in the historic centre of Lima, built in 1921, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the independence of Peru and to give the city a new air of modernity. It has been the scene of different celebrations and where famous people walked around in the early 20th century. Most of the surrounding buildings have a beaux-arts architecture and they are former bars, restaurants, there is a functional social club, private offices and the iconic "Hotel Bolivar" built in 1924 by the peruvian architect Rafael Marquina, who studied in Cornell University (USA).
Church of La Merced
  • 20m
The minor basilica and convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Lady of Mercy) is a church located in Jirón de la Union (Union Street) which is considered the most commercial street in the historical centre of Lima, the religious building was constructed by Brother Miguel de Orenes in 1535, taking the Archangel San Miguel as its owner. The Patroness of the Armed Forces of Peru is venerated in the basilica.
Museo Central
  • 20m
This is the former Peru's National Bank building, from 1922 and now it is a museum, which houses art pieces from different ancient civilisations.
Palacio de Torre Tagle
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Torre Tagle Palace is a colonial house built in the early 18th century, it currently serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. It is located in the Ucayali area in the historic centre of Lima, two blocks southeast of the Plaza Mayor.
Iglesia San Francisco de Asis
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
One of the oldest and biggest catholic convents in Lima, dates from the second half of the 16th century.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
  • 40m
The most important square in the historic centre of Lima. Every day there is a change of the guard show in the front yard of the Presidential Palace (You will see the show).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPlaza San Martin
    • Lima, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel Bolivar Bar
    • 865 Avenida Nicolás de Piérola
    • 15001, Lima, Provincia de Lima, Peru

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