Lima Half-Day Small-Group City Walking Tour of Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Monastery and More
by Haku Tours
Choose from 5 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72Overview
This walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and takes place in small groups through the historic center of Lima. The tour begins at Plaza San Martin, where the guide explains local history and everyday life. Next, the group walks along Jiron de La Union, a street known for its architecture, wooden balconies, stone carvings, churches, shops, and local restaurants. The guide then points out the façade and history of Iglesia y Convento La Merced before arriving at Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor). Along the way, the group passes Ancash Street and visits the Happy Inka Market to view local artwork, carvings, and textiles. At Plaza de Armas, the guide highlights the Spanish colonial architecture and surrounding historic buildings. Afterward, participants see the Presidential Palace with its notable architecture and learn about the changing of the guard ceremony. The group also visits the Cathedral of Lima to observe its architecture and history. The tour ends at the Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, where visitors explore the monastery and its underground catacombs, gaining insight into colonial Lima's culture from the 16th to 18th centuries. The tour includes a professional guide, entrance tickets to the catacombs, all fees and taxes, and is conducted in small groups.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza San Martin
The guide takes the group to Plaza San Martin, a popular square among locals known for its pleasant atmosphere. During the 20-minute visit, the guide explains Peru’s history, the people, and aspects of daily life.
20 min
Jiron de La Union
This 40-minute stop covers Jiron de La Union, a key street featuring panoramic views and notable architecture. Visitors see wooden balconies, stone carvings, monumental churches with ornate altars, and experience local shops, chicken restaurants, and music.
40 min
Iglesia y Convento La Merced
The guide spends 5 minutes describing the façade of La Merced Church and Convent, focusing on its important figures, architectural style, and history.
5 min
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
At Plaza de Armas, the group spends 20 minutes viewing Spanish colonial architecture, surrounding historic palaces, mansions, and residences. Before arriving, the tour stops at the Happy Inka Market on Ancash Street to see local artwork, indigenous carvings, and textiles.
20 min
Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
The group views the Presidential Palace for 5 minutes with an explanation of its significance as the president's residence and workplace. The guide discusses its architecture and the daily changing of the guard.
5 min
Cathedral of Lima
For 5 minutes, visitors observe the cathedral’s architecture and learn about its historical background.
5 min
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
After walking along Ucayali and Lampa streets, the group spends 30 minutes visiting the Monastery of San Francisco and its underground catacombs. The guide explains the culture and traditions of Lima during the colonial period from the 16th to 18th centuries.
30 min
Meeting point
If you choose the option starting at Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport, please meet us at the following points: - International flights: Entrance door number 3 of the international arrivals hall. - Domestic flights: Entrance door number 1 of the domestic flights area.
End point
The tour with meeting point will end at "Plazuela de Santo Domingo".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lima Half-Day Small-Group City Walking Tour of Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Monastery and More
by Haku Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$72Overview
This walking tour lasts about three and a half hours and takes place in small groups through the historic center of Lima. The tour begins at Plaza San Martin, where the guide explains local history and everyday life. Next, the group walks along Jiron de La Union, a street known for its architecture, wooden balconies, stone carvings, churches, shops, and local restaurants. The guide then points out the façade and history of Iglesia y Convento La Merced before arriving at Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor). Along the way, the group passes Ancash Street and visits the Happy Inka Market to view local artwork, carvings, and textiles. At Plaza de Armas, the guide highlights the Spanish colonial architecture and surrounding historic buildings. Afterward, participants see the Presidential Palace with its notable architecture and learn about the changing of the guard ceremony. The group also visits the Cathedral of Lima to observe its architecture and history. The tour ends at the Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas, where visitors explore the monastery and its underground catacombs, gaining insight into colonial Lima's culture from the 16th to 18th centuries. The tour includes a professional guide, entrance tickets to the catacombs, all fees and taxes, and is conducted in small groups.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Plaza San Martin
The guide takes the group to Plaza San Martin, a popular square among locals known for its pleasant atmosphere. During the 20-minute visit, the guide explains Peru’s history, the people, and aspects of daily life.
20 min
Jiron de La Union
This 40-minute stop covers Jiron de La Union, a key street featuring panoramic views and notable architecture. Visitors see wooden balconies, stone carvings, monumental churches with ornate altars, and experience local shops, chicken restaurants, and music.
40 min
Iglesia y Convento La Merced
The guide spends 5 minutes describing the façade of La Merced Church and Convent, focusing on its important figures, architectural style, and history.
5 min
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
At Plaza de Armas, the group spends 20 minutes viewing Spanish colonial architecture, surrounding historic palaces, mansions, and residences. Before arriving, the tour stops at the Happy Inka Market on Ancash Street to see local artwork, indigenous carvings, and textiles.
20 min
Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
The group views the Presidential Palace for 5 minutes with an explanation of its significance as the president's residence and workplace. The guide discusses its architecture and the daily changing of the guard.
5 min
Cathedral of Lima
For 5 minutes, visitors observe the cathedral’s architecture and learn about its historical background.
5 min
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
After walking along Ucayali and Lampa streets, the group spends 30 minutes visiting the Monastery of San Francisco and its underground catacombs. The guide explains the culture and traditions of Lima during the colonial period from the 16th to 18th centuries.
30 min
Meeting point
If you choose the option starting at Jorge Chavez Lima International Airport, please meet us at the following points: - International flights: Entrance door number 3 of the international arrivals hall. - Domestic flights: Entrance door number 1 of the domestic flights area.
End point
The tour with meeting point will end at "Plazuela de Santo Domingo".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.