Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks Half-day

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Itinerary

1. We will have a tour through Lima’s streets and plazas. Starting at “Parque del Amor” in Miraflores, with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean, and then we are heading to the Huaca Pucllana, ceremonial center of the Lima culture, for a panoramic view.

   20 min

2. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, along which corridors San Martin de Porres and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in 17th century, and where their remains rest today.

   30 minAdmission included

3. After this, we go on to the Main Square where the Government Palace and the Town Hall are located. We will visit the Cathedral and explore the Santo Domingo Convent, along which corridors San Martin de Porres and San Rosa de Lima used to walk around in 17th century, and where their remains rest today.

   30 minAdmission included

Cancellation

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

Reviews

Ratings come from 596 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Driver and guide are very...

  Driver and guide are very attentive and helpful ( Jose and Alex). The sites are so beautiful and I learned a lot about the Incans.

  Jadah_PSeptember 2026via Viator

• 4Excellent short day tour

  We had a great tour with Gabriel and our driver Fernando. They picked us up at our hotel and we got to walk around the historic city centre, enter the Cathedral and the Convent. We also got to walk around Love Park. Gabriel was full of facts, sharing lots of information about the country, Lima, buildings, the history, and more! Overall if you are looking for a short tour of the historic city centre, this is a great option!! Would definitely recommend for anyone.

  sarahsJ3592QESeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Wonderful way to see Lima

  Our guide, Janet, was wonderful. She provided us with a wonderful understanding of the history of Lima and Peru along with how that history shows itself in their modern culture. She was very patient in answering our many, many questions. 10/10 highly recommend!

  sbrown2327August 2026via Tripadvisor

• 1Not worth a penny!

  It was not interesting at all. Suzanne was just focused on giving her speel. She didn't suggest or ask us if we had any questions. And, when I had a question I had to interrupt her to ask. She seemed irritated with questions. And, to top off a waste of money, I left my jacket in the van, tried for 2 days to recover it...no luck! BTW, this was a private tour, just the 4 of us. Either Suzanne, Claudio M. (the driver) or who owns the van has my jacket. Shame on them!

  Linda_PAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Excellent tour in Lima historical center

  Janet was very knowledgeable guide. The tour was well organized. We learned a lot about Lima and Peru history and architecture.

  Sergiy LMay 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Got a nice tour of Lima's...

  Got a nice tour of Lima's old town and Love park which has an amazing view of the ocean. If you want a quick tour around the city on a limited timeline this tour is great for that!

  Thomas_TMarch 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Lima

• Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 162 city tours we list in Lima.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 162.
• 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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