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Free tour

Discover the splendor of the historic center of Lima

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: English, Spanish, French
Guru: Isabel
Quality Verified Registered on November 12, 2019
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Our free tour begins in the Plaza Mayor of Lima, a very emblematic square since Francisco Pizarro founded Lima, the current capital of Peru, in this place ; Here we can appreciate the cathedral with its beautiful viceregal architecture, the archiepiscopal palace, the government palace and the municipality of Lima. We will visit the beautiful Casa Aliaga , a house from the viceregal period , unique in its kind , occupied continuously since its construction in the 16th century until the present. We will appreciate the convent of San Francisco , this monastery constitutes a jewel of great artistic value in Lima, being famous for its catacombs. We will walk through the main streets of the historic center admiring the Torre Tagle palace and its beautiful balcony, the beautiful mansions, churches and buildings considered part of the cultural heritage of humanity. We will end our tour in Plaza San Martín , a historic square, whose name is due to the general architect of the Independence of Peru, Don José de San Martín.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plazuela Santo Domingo, Jirón Conde d...
    Plazuela Santo Domingo, Jirón Conde de Superunda 200, Lima 15001, Peru
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    The meeting point is the "SANTO DOMINGO" square, located between Camaná and Conde de Superunda streets. This square is one block from the main square. I will carry a staff with a pink tassel or pink flag.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Casa de Aliaga
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Main square of Lima
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Tagle Palace Tower
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Plaza San Martín

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 9 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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