The balconies, Moorish architecture, and churches of Lima's historic center offer a fascinating glimpse of the city's colonial past. Experience the best of the Lima old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a 4-hour, private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, snacks and drinks at Bar Cordano, and entrance fees. This private tour offers a flexible, personalized experience, with departures available in the morning or afternoon.
Learn about local history
Choice of morning and afternoon departures
4-hour historic Lima tour
See historic balconies and homes
Visit Lima's key churches
Eat and drink at Bar Cordano
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Lima hotels
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Food tasting (1 botifarra)
Beverages (1 soda or glass of chicha)
Driver
guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Personal Expenses
Departure & Return
Departure point
Miraflores and San Isidro hotels only. Please Note: This service doesn't include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb
Departure Time
9:00am or 2:00pmHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point.
What To Expect
Start with pickup at your hotel at 9am or 2pm, meeting your private guide for the trip into Lima's UNESCO-listed historic center. See the most elaborate balconies in the old city, and spot some of the area's Mudejar, or Moorish-style homes. Continue to the San Pedro Church, a Jesuit basilica that dates back to the mid 17th-century, then visit the Monastery of San Francisco. Tour the main cloister, which is decorated with Seville-style tiles, then see the Rivera and Zurbarán canvases that hang in the sacristy, and descend into the church's colonial-era catacombs. Make the final stop of the day at Bar Cordano, one of the most celebrated historic drinking spots in the old city. Try one of Bar Cordano's botifarra sandwiches with a glass of traditional chicha"”you'll be in good company, as the Bar Cordano has served every one of Peru's presidents for the last century, along with a colorful blend of writers, artists, and Peruvian celebrities. This tour concludes with drop-off at your Lima hotel.
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour or activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.