Overview
Delve into the history of Lima and discover the best the city has to offer during this walking tour. Explore the historical center while listening to informative commentary from your guide. Visit sights such as the main square, the underground catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery and more!
- Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Pick up & Drop off
LIMA CITY TOUR
We will pick you up directly from your accommodation and, together with our expert local guide, we will take you on a fascinating walking tour of the historic center of Lima, the vibrant capital of Peru.
- During this tour, you will learn about the history of Lima, from its foundation in 1535 to become the “City of Kings”, a title that highlights its importance as the political and cultural center of the Spanish viceroyalty in South America. You will have the opportunity to see some of the most emblematic buildings in the city, such as the Gran Hotel Bolívar, with its majestic architecture, and its surroundings full of stories, as well as admire Plaza San Martín, one of the most representative places in Lima.
- We will continue our walk along Jirón de la Unión, one of the main streets of the historic center, where each building has its own story to tell. We will walk to the Plaza Mayor, the heart of Lima, where you will be able to observe the imposing Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the majestic Lima Cathedral, the Lima City Hall, and other buildings that have played a crucial role in Peru’s politics and history.
The historic center of Lima has been considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, thanks to its impressive colonial buildings, which allow visitors to relive the city’s colonial era.
Lima also stands out for being one of the oldest capitals in South America, and as such, it was the most important center for the Spanish Viceroyalty in the entire continent. Throughout this tour, we will explore some palaces and castles that still hold secrets from that time.
- One of the most fascinating points of the visit will be the Monastery of San Francisco, where you can admire its impressive baroque architecture and the mysterious underground catacombs, one of the most intriguing attractions in Lima, offering a unique insight into the colonial history of the city.
- In addition, we cannot fail to include in the tour the House of Peruvian Literature, a historic building that was once a train station and now houses a space dedicated to Peruvian literary culture. From the outside, you can appreciate its elegant architecture and learn a little more about the writers and poets who have left their mark on Peruvian literature.
- Before ending the tour, we will make a final stop at the Church of Santo Domingo, one of the most important temples in Lima, known for its colonial architecture and religious history. Inside, you can admire its impressive artistic details and learn about the influence of the Dominican Order on the religious and cultural life of the city.
At the end of this enriching tour, we will take you back to your hotel so you can rest and reflect on this unforgettable experience that will allow you to learn about the history and culture of Lima at its best!
- For 1 person: 38 USD
- For 2 – 6 people: 36 USD each
- For 7- 10 people: 34 USD each
Note:
- The prices provided are for shared groups, if you want a private service or you would like to join a shared group, ask for availability please.
- We want to inform you that, on all public holidays in Peru, our prices will have a 50% increase.
- Pick up from your hotel
- Professional tour guide
- Guide in English/Spanish
- Customized service
- Catacombs entrance tickets
- Return transport to your place
- All of our prices included pick up and drop off to your hotel only when it is located in: Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco. Outside of these areas, we ask that you pay a small fee for your pick up and drop off to your hotel location.
- Monday – Sunday: 08:30 am or 14:00 pm
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- Water
TripAdvisor Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 2193 reviews AboutMyTravel2024-11-02Verified Amazing tour because of our guide! I had an amazing time on this tour! Cesar was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic!!!! He went above and beyond to make sure we understood the history of Peru and, since I was celebrating my birthday, he was recommended so incredible places to go that turned out great. You absolutely want Caesar as your guide! JupiterOEK2024-11-02Verified Excellent City Tour with Excellent Guide The perfect introduction to Lima with the perfect Guide and Driver! Our guide, Cesar, was professional, knowledgeable, humorous and helpful. He knew the City history, could address our questions, introduced us to local foods, kept everything fun and interesting, and made recommendations for later. We chose the option to be picked up and dropped from the hotel. Wow, that definitely made our life easier given the crazy traffic throughout Lima. Our driver, Isait, was great and the van new and comfortable. Cesar and Isait made a great team and a very enjoyable tour. Thank you both and we hope to tour with you on our next trip to Lima. Winona2024-10-31Verified Gurgling and Giggling Book With Haku=Take Care You!As a party of 3 I had a pain in my stomach threatening to ruin my tour, and potentially my day. Our guide Gabi made it clear from second one she was with us to not only introduce us to all that makes her proud but also to make sure we were cared for. Driver Esayid was kind, also very caring as he drove me back to our hotel. Shortly after Gabi contacted me to see if I felt ok to join in again which I did! Woohoo! Gabi is beyond knowledgeable and such a sweet woman with a great work ethic, a real testament to the ownership/management of Haku. Esayid maneuvered throughout with skill and calmness. I would have used bad words at the wheel! Our day was perfect in every way, not just because Gabi was quick to point out available bathrooms to me 😀but because she loves to share her country. Don’t hesitate to book with Haku Tours, they’ll have your back and give their heart. Meli2024-10-31Verified Pick up n drop off Lima Airport Booked online from USA to pick up at Lima airport to a hotel in Lima. The driver hold my name and took us to our hotel safe and sound. The language barrier was not an issue, a friendly driver with smile (sorry forget your name). Later, we booked another pick up hotel and drop off while in Lima. Haku organized it well and very professional and honor price discount we applied for our first reservation. Thank you and recommend Haku Tour for Lima Pick Up and Drop Off service. brojohnv2024-10-31Verified 5 star review Caesar and Jose were quite a team. Jose what driving skills and keeping us safe and accommodating all our varied drop offs professionally.What can we say about CAESAR!!!!! He made this tour unforgettable from his knowledge, his friendly manner….. and his personality. He added so much more to our tour. We both felt that we learned so much about Lima and Peruvian history culture and the food. 5 star review. Stacey D2024-10-31Verified Perfect way to experience Lima I would highly recommend this tour. I only had one day in Lima and this tour was perfect way to experience so much of Lima and learn a lot of the history of the city. I also tried a lot of the local delicacies. Our guide Cesar was amazing and even provided tips on what to do in my next stop Cusco. We also had a great driver Julio who was there at every stop. As a solo traveller, I felt very safe. Tony T2024-10-23Verified Walking tour Lima Great tour with this company. Highly recommend any of there tours. Full of information and passion on Peru. Saul and Miguel compliment eachother and made a good day. Chichi B2024-10-22Verified More than expected The morning walk at the historic center highlighted buildings and churches with beautiful architectural details and a snack stop of churros. Lunch was hefty at Coffee Brix. The afternoon walk in Chorillos, Miraflores and Barranco featured a cliff jump by Fernando (reenacting El Salto del Fraile), some picarones and pisco and wine-tasting, aside from the sights. Junior was our energetic guide, the perfect guide for a full-day tour. He was ably assisted by drivers Franklin and Luis. Lynn B2024-10-21Verified This is a unique and cultural experience you'll always remember I would like to thank JJ again for the great afternoon we spent together. We did the Shanty Town tour with JJ. It was something so special that we will never forget.We would do the tour again and again! kind regards from Lynn and Carlos☺️ Amado D2024-10-19Verified A Wonderful Intro to Lima and Peru A great little overview of Lima - the main sites, a few of the different neighborhoods, and some of the best food for lunch! A great intro to the city.