Lima: City Small-Group Tour with Pisco Sour & Catacombs

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ID: GYG410638-744901
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Country: Peru

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Discover the highlights of Lima on a half-day tour with a local guide. Admire historical landmarks, regal monuments, and explore a network of underground rooms in the catacombs.
Get acquainted with the Peruvian capital of Lima on a guided walking tour. Explore the historical center, gaze at the fabulous facade of the Presidential Palace, and descend to the eerie catacombs of San Francisco Monastery.
After a pickup from your hotel, head to the Parque del Amor. Admire a sculpture by the Peruvian sculptor Víctor Delfín called "El Beso" in the center of the park and get a magnificent view of the sea.
Continue to the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site before visiting the historic center of Lima. Stroll through the main squares, streets, churches, and shreds of the ancient city of the Kings as your guide narrates the historical background of the old viceroyalty of Peru.
Appreciate the architectural monuments such as the Cathedral of Lima, Archiepiscopal Palace, and the Presidential Palace. Visit the Choco Museum, to discover the history of chocolate and cocoa in Peru. Taste its typical liquors and jams made from chocolate and cocoa (not included).

Observe the old abandoned station now converted into the house of Peruvian Literature. Admire artisan shops with free time to purchase Peruvian crafts (at your own expense).
Visit an old colonial house that has been converted into a small traditional bar. Learn how to prepare the flagship drink of Peru “El Pisco Sour”. Enter the Convent Museum of San Francisco and see some of the oldest cemeteries in the city located below the San Francisco convent.
Conclude the tour with a transfer to your hotel or choose to stay in the center longer and return at your own accord.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the architecture of the city
  • Visit Parque del Amor
  • Explore the catacombs of San Francisco
  • See the historical past of Lima

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
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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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.