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Highlights
- See all of Lima's top-rated attractions in just one day
- Visit the UNESCO–listed Monastery of San Francisco and Larco Museum
- Experience Peru's intriguing history, unforgettable architecture and delectable gastronomy
- Have lunch among the beautiful gardens of Larco Museum Cafe
- Enjoy your own professionally licensed guide and private transportation
For the traveler who only has one day to spare in the capital city, this is the perfect tour for you! We'll cover all of the major highlights that Lima has to offer from pre-Incan history and colonial architecture to award winning gastronomy and a privately guided tour of Lima's top attraction, the Larco Museum. With your own guide and transportation exclusively for you, this tour not only provides a well-planned and conveniently thought-out itinerary, but the chance to interact and travel the city with a new local friend.
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What You Can Expect
Eight hours is not a lot of time to visit such an immense city as Lima, but we feel we've created the perfect one-day highlight tour. We'll begin with a visit to historic Lima where you will observe traditional plazas, beautifully ornate churches and the stately presidential palace. You will have a chance to walk along the colonial streets admiring the architecture of buildings from various periods in history, including the San Francisco Convent, a World Heritage UNESCO site. Once inside you will appreciate the one hour guided tour featuring the second largest library in Latin America with over 25,000 ancient texts and quite a sizable collection of religious artwork. Before finishing the tour of the convent, we will descend deep below the centuries old church and explore the catacombs that lie beneath.
From downtown Lima we will head over to Peru's top-rated attraction after Machu Picchu, the Larco Museum. Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. We will pause here for our lunch hour at the Larco Museum Cafe (consumption not included in the price of tour). Go ahead an indulge in some of Peru's most delicious dishes or drinks as you relax on the outdoor patio getting to know the others from your small group. Afterwards we will begin our tour of the museum with a rich narration of this private collection passed on from father to son. The one-and-a-half-hour tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)
As we head out to the district of Miraflores we will take a few minutes to climb the Morro Solar, a stop that you will not find on many itineraries. This large ocean side hill, carved by the Pacific Ocean below, is home to the "Cristo Blanco" statue and provides us with a great view of the Chorrillos Bay as well as an impressive view of the coastline and surrounding shanty towns below. Here your local guide will share with you the history of battles fought on this location and a bit of detail about the cultural divide that exists in Lima.
Our last stop will bring us to the district of Miraflores where we will make a short visit to the Huaca Pucllana, an enormous pre-Incan pyramid set against the back-drop of modern neighborhoods. If desired, we can make a stop by the Inca Market for a chance to pick up memorable treasures and souvenirs with your local guide helping you in your search. Finally, we will wrap up our tour with a brief visit to the Parque de Amor, an artistic tribute to lovers everywhere, and enjoy the scenic overlooks of the Pacific and it`s vibrant beach life below.
Eight hours is not a lot of time to visit such an immense city as Lima, but we feel we've created the perfect one-day highlight tour. We'll begin with a visit to historic Lima where you will observe traditional plazas, beautifully ornate churches and the stately presidential palace. You will have a chance to walk along the colonial streets admiring the architecture of buildings from various periods in history, including the San Francisco Convent, a World Heritage UNESCO site. Once inside you will appreciate the one hour guided tour featuring the second largest library in Latin America with over 25,000 ancient texts and quite a sizable collection of religious artwork. Before finishing the tour of the convent, we will descend deep below the centuries old church and explore the catacombs that lie beneath.
From downtown Lima we will head over to Peru's top-rated attraction after Machu Picchu, the Larco Museum. Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. We will pause here for our lunch hour at the Larco Museum Cafe (consumption not included in the price of tour). Go ahead an indulge in some of Peru's most delicious dishes or drinks as you relax on the outdoor patio getting to know the others from your small group. Afterwards we will begin our tour of the museum with a rich narration of this private collection passed on from father to son. The one-and-a-half-hour tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)
As we head out to the district of Miraflores we will take a few minutes to climb the Morro Solar, a stop that you will not find on many itineraries. This large ocean side hill, carved by the Pacific Ocean below, is home to the "Cristo Blanco" statue and provides us with a great view of the Chorrillos Bay as well as an impressive view of the coastline and surrounding shanty towns below. Here your local guide will share with you the history of battles fought on this location and a bit of detail about the cultural divide that exists in Lima.
Our last stop will bring us to the district of Miraflores where we will make a short visit to the Huaca Pucllana, an enormous pre-Incan pyramid set against the back-drop of modern neighborhoods. If desired, we can make a stop by the Inca Market for a chance to pick up memorable treasures and souvenirs with your local guide helping you in your search. Finally, we will wrap up our tour with a brief visit to the Parque de Amor, an artistic tribute to lovers everywhere, and enjoy the scenic overlooks of the Pacific and it`s vibrant beach life below.
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- Private tour
- Professionally licensed guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned car or minivan
- All local taxes (IGV)
Exclusions
- Pick up from Port of Callao or Airport (see add-ons)
- Lunch consumption at Larco Museum Cafe
- Gratuities (optional)
Add-Ons
- Transportation from the Airport or the Port of Callao Cruise Terminal will require an additional charge per person. Please ensure you select the correct option when booking and include your arrival information.
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: We are currently only picking up passengers from the Front Gate or other pre-determined meeting point assigned by your cruise line.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: If a client is arriving via cruise ship, they will need to take the bus provided for them by the cruise line to the front gate or other predetermined meeting area where our guide will meet them with a sign displaying their name. It is the client's responsibility to inform Integrity Tourism, either via email or phone call, of their cruise line's predetermined meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
- All bookings are fully refundable up until 24 hours before the tour is scheduled to take place, at which time the service will be considered non-refundable under all circumstances.
Schedule & Pricing
- Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date.
- Discounts given for groups of 4 or more persons
Departure point
- From client's hotel or residence
- Airport or the Port of Callao can be requested as add-ons for an additional charge.
Departure time
- Tour will commence at 9:00 am
- If other start time is preferred, please indicate your requested start time, under "Notes" section upon booking, and a representative will contact you to confirm.
Duration
- 8 hours
Return details
- Normally the same as pick up but can be flexible.
- Airport Drop-offs will incur an extra charge from $49.00 US dollars per group and must be selected as an add-on during check-out process.
- Please ensure to include in "Notes" questionnaire during booking process if you are requesting a drop off different than your pick-up address.
# of Persons per Booking |
Price |
2-3 |
$189.00 US Dollars per Person |
4-5 |
$169.00 US Dollars per Person |
6-15 |
$159.00 US Dollars per Person |