Private Full-Day: Lima City Tour, Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Larco Museum
In Callao
From
£162
pp
0 day · 5.0 (1)
Transfer to Parque del Amor in Miraflores. Its central part exhibits a sculpture dedicated to love. Proceed to enjoy a panoramic view of the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana that operated between centuries V - VIII AD. After that, visit the Historic Center of Lima. Admire the Plaza Mayor, the Archbishop of Lima and the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650. Continue to the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture where you can appreciate the beauty of its monastic cloisters and remarkable paintings. In the underground galleries are impressive catacombs. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant by your own. Finally visit the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century which has an extensive collection of ceramics from pre-columbian art and textiles worked with materials and tools used by the ancient Peruvians, as well as gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones. Return to the hotel.
Free cancellation
Private tour
Pickup included
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Admission to Cathedral, San Francisco church and Larco museum.
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
What's not included
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
- Lunch
Itinerary
- Parque del Amor is located at Malecon Cisneros in Miraflores. Its central part exhibits a beautiful sculpture carved by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin dedicated to love and whose name is The Kiss. (10 min)
- Panoramic visit to Pucllana Temple, a pre-Inca pyramid found in the Miraflores district. (10 min)
- Considered cultural heritage of humanity. It is located on the east side of the main square of Lima. Its facade is Renaissance style. (35 min) Admission included
- It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture like the Archbishop of Lima with its elegant balconies, the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650. (15 min)
- Walk to the Church of San Francisco, one of the most impressive religious architectural complexes of the Viceroyalty built-in 1546. It holds an astonishing collection of old books and a network of catacombs open to the public. (40 min) Admission included
- The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art. (1h 30min) Admission included
Practical information
- Operated by
- LimaTours
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick up.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- You should wear comfortable clothing.
- The Cathedral is closed on Sunday morning. In replacement, you will visit Santo Domingo church.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 8 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.