Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru's most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños.
Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment.
Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.) Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe.
A brief stop to observe Lima's most famous solid pyramid used as a ceremonial site for the Lima culture during the years of 200 to 700 AD. A full tour of the site is not taken, only observed from the outside.
An artistic park located on the sea-side cliffs of Miraflores. Observe the para gliders sailing over head and local young couples strolling along the paths dedicated to lovers everywhere. A great place to snap a quick photo of you and a loved one!
See the more contemporary side of Lima with it's ocean side views and beautiful parks. Included in this portion of the tour are stops at the Huaca Pucllana and Parque de Amor (Love Park.)
Sitting at roughly 251 meters above sea level, you will get a wonderful view of the Pacific Coastline, Chorrillos Bay an the Shanty towns below. Often overlooked on other tours, this can be the highlight of ours!
Private Full-Day Best Of Lima Tour
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:00 AM
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Return Details :
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • If client is arriving via cruise ship, they will need to take the bus provided for them by their cruise line to the pre-determinded meeting point wh.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
For the traveler who only has one day to spare in the capital city, this is the perfect tour for you! We'll cover all of the major highlights that Lima has to offer from pre-Incan history and colonial architecture to award winninggastronomy and a privately guided tour of Lima's top attraction, the Larco Museum. With your private guide and transportation this tour not only provides a well planned and conveniently thought-outitinerary but the chance to interact and travel the city with a new local friend.
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Itinerary:
Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru's most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños.
Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment.
Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.) Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe.
A brief stop to observe Lima's most famous solid pyramid used as a ceremonial site for the Lima culture during the years of 200 to 700 AD. A full tour of the site is not taken, only observed from the outside.
An artistic park located on the sea-side cliffs of Miraflores. Observe the para gliders sailing over head and local young couples strolling along the paths dedicated to lovers everywhere. A great place to snap a quick photo of you and a loved one!
See the more contemporary side of Lima with it's ocean side views and beautiful parks. Included in this portion of the tour are stops at the Huaca Pucllana and Parque de Amor (Love Park.)
Sitting at roughly 251 meters above sea level, you will get a wonderful view of the Pacific Coastline, Chorrillos Bay an the Shanty towns below. Often overlooked on other tours, this can be the highlight of ours!
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see Exclusions)
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
Exclusions
- Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
- Gratuities
- When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
The Catacombs portion of the tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible but we can substitute the Cathedral of Lima or other venue if client is unable to participate in Catacombs tour.
When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship.
Traveler Reviews
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This tour is jam packed! In one day you will get a real feel for Lima. I was only in Lima for two full days of my vacation and this was the best possible way I could have spent that first full day. Gabi was our guide and Jorge our driver. They were both great. Gabi is just the best guide. She's knowledgeable, super nice, and made the day wonderful. You see a beautiful museum, eat at its well known and very good restaurant, a convent, a church, the romantic district, an incredible vew of the city, the main plaza with its government buildings, and an outside view of a fascinating archeological site. Based on this tour it was easy for me to pick out the things I wanted to do the second day. Gabi had a bunch of suggestions that helped.
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This was one of the best tours my wife and I have ever taken. Blanca was an incredible tour guide and she is so knowledgeable and friendly. Even our driver was great. There’s no other way we could have seen so much in one day. One of our favorite highlights was Larco Musuem and the very nice lunch we had there in the museum restaurant. Can’t say it enough, Blanca was the best and made this a wonderful tour!
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Fantastic in every way! Prompt, detailed, organized and flexible. I learned so much and would absolutely do it again.
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Our guide Marco was friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about Lima. Would highly recommend. The vehicle used was clean and comfortable and the driver was superb dealing with Lima traffic.
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Excellent guide and driver - nice, punctual, knowledgeable- would highly recommend this tour through integrity tourism
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The tour was excellent in every way. I was traveling with a rented mobility scooter which other tour operators could not transport. Marco and our driver were able to load it into their van and unload it at several points for access to pedestrian areas, churches and museums. I would not have been able to do this tour without their help. The tour hit the highlights of lima and was extremely enjoyable. Marco was a great and knowledgeable guide. I am very grateful to Integrity Tours for making the accommodations that allowed me to do this tour.
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We had Rosario Lopez “Charo” as our guide and Jean Franco as our driver. I chose this trip for my elderly mother and myself because we both love culture and history. Charo’s knowledge cannot be exceeded. She has incredible education and knowledge of Peru’s history and her energy and passion for her country was evident. Her English was excellent. She took us to unique and different places, including La Casa De La Cultura Criolla Rosa Mercedes Ayanna. Our driver Jean was safe and patient. It takes a skilled and brave driver to go through the streets of Lima. These two made our trip special. Well done.
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My wife and I have just completed the private full day tour of Lima. The tour was excellent in all respects from the pick up to the drop off to the itinerary. Nataly our guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable with respect to both Lima and Peru. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour.
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Nettie is a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable, she knows how to describe the issue with great detail and in a manner very understandable. She, and the driver, were very helpful to me, a person with physical limitations. A+++
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Nuestro tour fue maravilloso, a pesar de la situacion por la que esta atravezando Peru, hicimos nuestro tour sin problema alguno. Nathaly es maravillosa, tiene mucho conocimiento sobre la historia y la cultura del Peru. Ademas, de que todo lo que nos recomendó fue fantástico. Nathaly, te recomienda desde que postre comer hasta que mercado ir. En general, tuvimos un dia muy lindo. Muy agradecidos por su servicio.