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City Tour Lima

The most complete City Tour of colonial and modern Lima, featuring historic squares, colonial architecture, and the most iconic landmarks of the Peruvian capital.

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City Tour Lima

The most complete way to discover Lima’s history, architecture, and main attractions in a single tour.

Explore Lima’s Historic Center, its colonial monuments, and the contrasts of modern Lima accompanied by a guide.

Discover the different sides of the Peruvian capital and find out why Lima is much more than just a stopover city.

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Day 1 : City Tour Lima

Your Experience at a Glance:

9:00 AM

Pickup from your hotel in Lima

9:20 AM

Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana

9:40 AM

Tour of El Olivar Forest

10:15 AM

Arrival at Lima’s Main Square

11:00 AM

Continue to the
San Francisco Catacombs

12:00 PM

Streets of Lima

12:30 PM

Transfer to Miraflores

1:00 PM

Love Park in Miraflores

1:15 PM

End of the tour in Lima

9:00 a.m. - Pickup from Your Hotel in Lima

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro to begin our Lima City Tour.

9:20 a.m. - Visit to Huaca Pucllana

From the outside, our guide will explain the role this important ceremonial site played for the ancient civilizations of Peru. El Olivar Forest will also be part of this experience.

9:40 a.m. - Tour of El Olivar Forest

We will continue our tour through the traditional El Olivar Forest in San Isidro, a distinctive landmark in this area of Lima that will be part of our route toward the Historic Center.

10:15 a.m. - Arrival at Lima’s Main Square

After a 35 minute drive, we will arrive at Lima’s Main Square, where our guide will explain the history of the Cathedral and the rich history of the Viceroyalty. You will also be able to appreciate the architectural beauty of buildings such as the Government Palace and the Cathedral.

11:00 a.m. - Continue to the San Francisco Catacombs

The most important stop on our tour is undoubtedly the Convent of San Francisco, where we will discover a rich biblical history represented through paintings.

We will find works of art from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, including the scene of Pentecost and the 12 Apostles with their 12 attributes.

At this same site, we will enter the catacombs, where more than one million people are buried, making this, for some visitors, the most impressive part of the entire tour.

12:00 p.m. - Streets of Lima

Our vehicle will be parked seven blocks away, and along the way, our guide will continue explaining more about the history of Lima, the City of Kings.

12:30 a.m. - Transfer to Miraflores

We will board our transportation to return to Miraflores, leaving the Historic Center behind and continuing toward the modern area of Lima.

1:00 p.m. - Love Park in Miraflores

Our final stop will be the famous Love Park, located overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Miraflores.

Here, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and take our final photos at one of Lima’s most iconic locations.

1:15 p.m. - End of the Tour in Lima

We will finish our 4 hour Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour at approximately 1:15 p.m. in Miraflores, after discovering some of the main attractions of pre Hispanic, colonial, and modern Lima in a single morning.

Sightseeing bus in Lima

Area Information

Maximum Altitude

80 m.a.s.l. / 262 ft

Maximum Temperature

32°C / 89°F

Minimum Temperature

10°C / 50°F

Recommendations from a Travel Expert

What Is the Advantage of Taking the Lima City Tour in the Morning?

Taking the 4 hour Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour in the morning allows you to explore the city during the early hours of the day and finish around midday.

It is especially convenient if you want to enjoy a relaxed lunch, visit other attractions, or continue exploring on your own in the afternoon.

What Should I Wear for a Lima City Tour in the Morning?

Lima can be cool, humid, or cloudy in the morning, especially during fall and winter, while temperatures gradually rise throughout the morning during the summer months.

The most practical option is to wear comfortable layers, suitable walking shoes, and sun protection even on cloudy days.

Is It a Good Idea to Book Another Excursion Immediately After the Morning Lima City Tour?

It is not recommended to schedule another activity with a very tight timeframe.

Although the Lima City Tour lasts approximately 4 hours, city traffic may cause variations in the return time.

As a traveler tip, leave a reasonable amount of time before booking another excursion, transfer, or important commitment.

Why Is This Tour Different?

Sightseeing bus in Lima

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Día 1: City Tour Lima

Your Experience at a Glance:

2:00 PM

Pickup from your hotel in Lima

2:20 PM

Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana

2:40 PM

Tour of El Olivar Forest

3:15 PM

Arrival at Lima’s Main Square

4:00 PM

Continue to the
San Francisco Catacombs

5:00 PM

Streets of Lima

5:20 PM

Transfer to Miraflores

5:45 PM

Love Park in Miraflores

6:00 PM

End of the Lima City Tour

2:00 p.m. - Pickup from Your Hotel in Lima

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro to begin our Lima City Tour.

2:20 p.m. - Visit to Huaca Pucllana

From the outside, our guide will explain the role this important ceremonial site played for the ancient civilizations of Peru.

El Olivar Forest will also be part of this experience.

2:40 p.m. - Tour of El Olivar Forest

We will continue our tour through the traditional El Olivar Forest in San Isidro, a distinctive landmark in this area of Lima that will be part of our route toward the Historic Center.

3:15 p.m. - Arrival at Lima’s Main Square

After a 35-minute drive, we will arrive at Lima’s Main Square, where our guide will explain the history of the Cathedral and Lima’s Municipal Palace.

Lima is known as the City of Kings, with its rich history from the Viceroyalty and the architectural beauty of buildings such as the Government Palace and the Cathedral.

4:00 p.m. - Continue to the San Francisco Catacombs

The most important stop on our tour is undoubtedly the Convent of San Francisco, where we will discover a rich biblical history represented through paintings.

We will find works of art from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, including the scene of Pentecost and the 12 Apostles with their 12 attributes.

At this same site, we will enter the catacombs, where more than one million people are buried, making this, for some visitors, the most impressive part of the entire tour.

5:00 p.m. - Streets of Lima

Our vehicle will be parked seven blocks away, and along the way, our guide will continue explaining more about the history of Lima, the City of Kings.

5:20 p.m. - Transfer to Miraflores

We will board our transportation to return to Miraflores, leaving the Historic Center behind and continuing toward the modern area of Lima.

5:45 p.m. - Love Park in Miraflores

Our final stop will be the famous Love Park, located overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Miraflores.

Here, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the scenery and take our final photos at one of Lima’s most iconic locations.

6:00 p.m. - End of the Lima City Tour

We will finish our 4 hour Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour at approximately 6:00 p.m. in Miraflores, after discovering some of the main attractions of pre Hispanic, colonial, and modern Lima in a single afternoon.

Sightseeing bus in Lima

Area Information

Maximum Altitude

80 m.a.s.l. / 262 ft

Maximum Temperature

32°C / 89°F

Minimum Temperature

10°C / 50°F

Recommendations from a Travel Expert

Why Choose the Afternoon Lima City Tour If I Have the Morning Free?

The 4 hour Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour in the afternoon allows you to organize your day more efficiently: you can use the morning to rest, explore Miraflores on your own, or enjoy Lima’s cuisine before the tour.

It is a practical option for discovering Lima’s main contrasts without taking up your entire day.

What Should I Bring to Explore Lima During the Late Afternoon?

Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and an additional light layer. In Lima, the temperature can change as the afternoon progresses, especially during the cooler months.

A light jacket is useful for staying comfortable during the final part of the tour.

Is the Afternoon Lima City Tour a Good Option If I Have a Flight That Same Night?

It is not the most recommended option. Traffic in Lima can significantly increase travel times, especially in the late afternoon.

If you have a nighttime flight, it is better to take the city tour on another day to avoid rushing and allow enough time to reach the airport.

Why Is This Tour Different?

Sightseeing bus in Lima

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Included
  • 24/7 support and assistance after your booking.
  • Pickup from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro.
  • Entrance to the Convent of San Francisco.
  • Professional tour guide.
  • Modern transportation with all required licenses up to date.
  • Tips for guides.
  • Meals in general.
  • Travel insurance (Peruvian regulations recommend that you enter Peru with travel insurance purchased in your country of origin).
  • We work with several clinics and can help you arrange medical care if needed (the clinics will accept the insurance you previously purchased; however, they do not provide travel insurance).
  • Personal medications.
  • A clear photo of your passport.
  • Water (we recommend bringing 1L per day).
  • Cash in Peruvian soles.

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The 4 hour Lima City Tour includes a visit to the main attractions of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Lima: Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar Forest, Lima’s Main Square, the San Francisco Catacombs, the streets of the Historic Center, and Love Park in Miraflores.

The experience begins with pickup from your hotel and combines transportation with walking tours, allowing you to discover different periods of Lima’s history in a single morning.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: This tour is ideal if you have limited time in Lima and want to discover several of its main historical and cultural attractions without spending an entire day.

🧠 Did You Know? Lima is a city where you can find pre-Hispanic archaeological sites, colonial buildings, and modern areas within a single urban tour.

The Lima City Tour lasts approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. The tour begins at 9:00 AM with pickup from your hotel and ends at around 1:15 PM after visiting Love Park in Miraflores.

Times are approximate and may vary slightly due to Lima traffic and the amount of time spent at each attraction.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: Avoid scheduling flights, buses, or activities with tight departure times immediately after the tour, as Lima traffic may cause minor delays.

🧠 Did You Know? In approximately half a day, you can discover attractions representing three important periods of Lima’s history: pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern.

During the Lima City Tour, we will visit Huaca Pucllana from the outside, El Olivar Forest, Lima’s Main Square, the San Francisco Catacombs, different streets of the Historic Center, and Love Park in Miraflores.

The tour is organized to show you the contrast between Lima’s pre-Hispanic past, the colonial architecture of the Historic Center, and the modern area of the capital.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: Keep your camera or phone ready during the tour, especially at Lima’s Main Square and Love Park, two of the best stops for taking photos of Lima.

🧠 Did You Know? The Historic Center of Lima was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognized for its historical importance and monumental architecture.

Yes. The Lima City Tour includes a visit to the San Francisco Catacombs, located beneath the San Francisco monumental complex in Lima’s Historic Center.

During the visit, you will explore these ancient underground spaces and learn from your guide about their history and the role they played as a burial site during the colonial period.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: If you are claustrophobic or uncomfortable in enclosed underground spaces, please let our team know before entering the catacombs.

🧠 Did You Know? The catacombs were used as a burial site during the colonial period and are now part of one of the most visited historic religious complexes in downtown Lima.

No. During our Lima City Tour, the visit to Huaca Pucllana is panoramic and takes place from the outside, so we will not enter the archaeological site.

At approximately 9:20 AM, our guide will explain the importance of this ceremonial complex before continuing the tour to El Olivar Forest.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: If you would like to visit the interior of Huaca Pucllana, set aside additional time to do so independently, as a complete visit requires more time than is available on this city tour.

🧠 Did You Know? Huaca Pucllana was built many centuries before the Spanish foundation of Lima and is now surrounded by the urban area of Miraflores.

Yes. Our Lima City Tour begins at 9:00 AM with pickup from your hotel in Lima, from where we will start the journey to our first stop: Huaca Pucllana.

This allows you to begin the experience directly from your accommodation without having to make your own way to the first attraction on the itinerary.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: Confirm in advance that your hotel is within our pickup area and wait in the lobby a few minutes before the scheduled pickup time.

🧠 Did You Know? Miraflores and San Isidro have a large concentration of tourist accommodations and are also part of the route of many city tours in Lima.

The Lima City Tour combines transportation with short to moderate walks, mainly during visits to Lima’s Main Square, the streets of the Historic Center, and the San Francisco Catacombs.

It is not considered a physically demanding tour, although you will need to walk, remain standing for short periods, and use stairs during certain parts of the experience.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: Wear comfortable, supportive shoes, especially for walking through the streets of the Historic Center and during the visit to the catacombs.

🧠 Did You Know? Many of the main historic buildings in downtown Lima are located relatively close to the Main Square, allowing you to discover several attractions on foot.

For the Lima City Tour, we recommend bringing comfortable clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, personal documents, and a light jacket.

Lima’s weather can vary depending on the time of year, so during the cooler months, it is also advisable to wear layers that you can easily put on or take off.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: Bring a light jacket even if the morning seems pleasant. Humidity and wind can make it feel cooler, especially during Lima’s winter.

🧠 Did You Know? Lima has a desert climate and receives very little rainfall, although humidity, clouds, and light drizzle are common throughout much of the winter.

Yes. Taking a 4 hour Lima City Tour is a good option if you have limited time, as it allows you to discover several of the capital’s main historical and modern attractions in a single morning.

During the same tour, you will see Huaca Pucllana, explore the Historic Center, enter the San Francisco Catacombs, and finish the experience in Miraflores.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: If you only have one day in Lima, take the city tour in the morning and use the afternoon to discover the local cuisine or continue exploring Miraflores and Barranco.

🧠 Did You Know? Lima was founded by the Spanish in 1535, but its territory preserves archaeological sites belonging to cultures that developed many centuries earlier.

Taking a 4 hour Colonial and Modern Lima City Tour is a practical way to discover different periods of the Peruvian capital without having to organize transportation and visits to each attraction separately.

The tour connects Huaca Pucllana, San Isidro, Lima’s Historic Center, the San Francisco Catacombs, and Miraflores, offering an overview of the city’s evolution from its pre Hispanic past to modern day Lima.

💡 Get In Peru Tip: If this is your first visit to the capital, take this tour at the beginning of your stay. It will help you get familiar with Lima’s main areas and decide which ones you would like to explore later in greater depth.

🧠 Did You Know? On a single tour through Lima, you can go from a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center to colonial buildings and finish overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the modern district of Miraflores.

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