Colonial Lima Bike Tour
ID: GYG806742-1287249
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
On this bike tour of Lima, we'll visit the most emblematic places of the capital, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Government Palace.
At the indicated time, we'll meet at Avenida Arequipa to pick up our bikes and helmets. From here, we'll start pedalling between the palm trees of this street and admiring the beauty of this area's colonial architecture.
We'll make our way towards Bosque El Olivar, an old hacienda of the viceroyalty with a protected area of 10 hectares (25 acres), where we'll be able to see different species of birds in their natural habitat.
During the tour, we'll pass by the National Stadium of Peru and the Lima Museum of Art, known as the MALI. We'll stop at Plaza San Martín Square to learn about the history of one of Lima's most prominent public spaces.
Then, we'll walk along the picturesque streets of Jiron de la Union, Jiron Ica and Ucayali to see the famous balconies of Lima. Afterwards, we'll pass by the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, whose catacombs are iconic!
The last stop of the tour will be at the Plaza de Armas, where we'll find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace.
Finally, we'll enjoy a coffee or a chocolate before returning to the starting point, where we'll arrive after a total of 4 hours.
Highlights
- Exploration of Bosque El Olivar
- Cultural and Architectural Delights
- Iconic Landmarks and Historical Sites
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.