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3-Hour Walking Tour Discovering the History of Lima
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3 Hours
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Offered in: English, French, Spanish
Overview
We will get to know historic Lima based on its stories and traditions that used to occur in the viceregal era, we will have access to different monuments and we will also get a pisco sour class with a tasting of 5 different flavors.
What's Included
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Start time
10:00 AM
What To Expect
We will walk through the halls of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, we will learn about its history, its past events and how it got its name, we will find some of the oldest cars of the time, we will also be able to drink the best pisco sour called the cathedral (optional)
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza San Martin
Here Plaza San Martín we will talk about the monuments in the surroundings, we will comment on the independence of Peru and its 2 liberators, Don Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will go to Jironear which is a walk through Jirón de la Unión, getting to know its current buildings and we will learn about its ancient and modern traditions.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
1 of the 5 religious orders, it is the 3rd to arrive in Lima called the Mercedarians, here at Christmas there is a competition to see which church has the best nativity scene and it has been winning it for 5 consecutive years, near here we will also visit the first bank From Peru.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
In honor of the hero José Olaya, who never revealed any information to the Spanish troops, here we will find one of the best Gordon Blue restaurants where one of the best CEVICHES is prepared.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hotel where THE FIRST PISCO SOUR, ORIGINAL PISCO, is prepared, we will talk about its history and how the first pisco sour was born.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
We will know why it gets the name Plaza de Armas, because it is known as the city of Kings, we will explain the surrounding monuments and we will find the Hat of Francisco Pizarro (The founder of Lima) which is hidden in the Plaza de Armas
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will learn about the different architectural styles, their history and their secrets, here we will be able to know the name of the 3 doors of the Cathedral and we will find the Hat of the Founder of Lima (Fráncico Pizarro).
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palacio Arzobispal De Lima
Parents' House, here we will talk about the balconies, their history, style, along with the origin of the Lima tapas
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will talk about Taulichusco, the last ruler of Lima, who was the first owner, succeeded by Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima, then the house of the viceroys and finally the house of the presidents.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palacio Municipal de Lima
The mayor's office, home of the mayors and the municipality of Lima, here we will find and explain about the coat of arms of Lima
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
ChocoMuseo
Also known as the hearer's house, here we will have a chocolate class and taste its different products, including the Lima-style sigh.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa de la Literatura Peruana
A place full of Peruvian Art, here we will find the first printing press in Lima, we will visit the Mario Vargas Llosa library and we will pass on the first train that was used in the time of miscegenation
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cerro San Cristobal
We will observe its favelas and tell about its history, how its name was born and the meaning of its Cross
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We will explain how the catacombs are created, and when it ends, its causes and consequences.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pisco
Here we will have a Pisco Sour Class with tasting included, we will try 5 different flavors
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Free walking tour en la Historical Lima
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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