Lima Historic Center Walking Tour
The city of Lima has a very rich history, starting from the ancient to modern times, it has been a prolific precolumbian valley, fishing village, The Capital of the Spanish Viceroyalty whose territory extended from Panama to the south of Chile, and now the city that concentrates 50% of the Peruvian economy. This tours will give you a different perspective about the history of ancient and modern Peru beacause tt is a varied, beautiful country with a great tourism potential.
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Lima Historic Center Walking Tour
What's included in Lima Historic Center Walking Tour
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Plaza San Martin
The San Martin Square is considered the second most important "Plaza" in the historic center of Lima, built in 1921, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the independence of Peru and to give the city a new air of modernity. It has been the scene of different celebrations and where famous people walked around in the early 20th century. Most of the surrounding buildings have a beaux-arts architecture and they are former bars, restaurants, there is a functional social club, private offices and the iconic "Hotel Bolivar" built in 1924 by the peruvian architect Rafael Marquina, who studied in Cornell University (USA).
The minor basilica and convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Lady of Mercy) is a church located in Jirón de la Union (Union Street) which is considered the most commercial street in the historical center of Lima, the religious building was constructed by Brother Miguel de Orenes in 1535, taking the Archangel San Miguel as its owner. The Patroness of the Armed Forces of Peru is venerated in the basilica.
Museo Central
This is the former Peru's National Bank building, from 1922 and now it is a museum, which houses art pieces from different ancient civilizations.
Inclusions
- Pisco Sour Tasting
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Desde Miraflores o Barranco tomar el "Bus Metropolitano (Letra B)", bajar en Estación Colmena y caminar 1 cuadra hasta la Plaza San Martin.
End Points
- The tour ends in the Main Square of Lima.
