Historic Lima City Tour
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Historic Lima City Tour

Gilded balconies, grand plazas and catacombs — discover the sunny soul of colonial Lima with a storytelling local guide.

🕒 Half day · 4 hrs 🥾 Easy walking 📍 Lima
The route

Your journey, stop by stop

The programme

A day to remember

09:00

Plaza Mayor

Begin in the heart of the old city among cathedrals, palaces and the changing of the guard.

10:00

Cathedral of Lima

Step inside the gilded cathedral and hear tales of conquistadors and saints.

11:00

San Francisco catacombs

Explore the yellow monastery, its library and the eerie bone-lined catacombs below.

12:00

Balcony walk

Stroll past Lima’s famous carved balconies to a casona courtyard café for a sweet treat.

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Who’s it for

  • History & architecture buffs
  • Families with children
  • Anyone short on time in Lima
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Need to know

  • Cool, grey coastal mornings — bring a light layer
  • Modest dress for the churches
  • Mostly flat, easy walking
  • Pleasant any time of year

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