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Lima Old Town Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Most travelers think they’ve seen Lima after visiting its main squares and colonial streets. But what if I told you the city’s true soul hides in its hidden alleys, historic buildings, and stories only a local can share? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the details and layers of history that make downtown Lima unforgettable. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while its real essence stays just out of reach. Our Walking Tour in Lima Downtown changes that. Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover the heart of Lima beyond the surface.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Professional tour guide

What's not

  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

  1. Visit the church where the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martín de Porres, and San Juan Macías rest.

    20 min

  2. See the Rimac River flowing through the city, with a view of Lima’s historic bridges and colonial buildings.

    20 min

  3. Stand in the heart of Lima, where the city was founded in 1535, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Archbishop’s Palace.

    20 min

  4. Enter the former Desamparados Train Station, once a key hub for travelers and now home to the Mario Vargas Llosa Cultural Center.

    30 min

  5. There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet your guide outside Casa Osambela.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Local Tours Expert
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Lima

  • Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 1469 experiences we list in Lima.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lima

Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.

The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.

Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).

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