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Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day)
This half-day walking tour of Lima's historical centre will immerse you in the culture of the city. See the incredible views from the top of a bell tower, admire stunning colonial architecture, and prepare to be fascinated by this city's history.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Day Tours
Day Tours let you experience the best a city has to offer in one day or less, and can be booked whether or not you’re on a multi-day tour.
Age requirements: 10+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day) - Itinerary
DAY 1
Lima
Duration: 4 hours Meeting Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores Finish Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores Itinerary: Enjoy a half-day walking tour exploring Lima's cultural wonders. Lace-up your comfy walking shoes and join your knowledgeable local guide as they unfold the cities rich cultural legacy before you as you discover colonial Lima. Visit the 16th century Santo Domingo Monastery and climb up the bell tower for the most incredible view of Lima. Marvel at Inca, Spanish, and Republican-era artifacts uncovered by archeologists at the Bodega y Quadra Museum, located in the heart of the city's historic center. Next, take a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas where you'll learn about the history of the presidential palace and the Lima Cathedral. The Plaza de Armas also called the Plaza Mayor is a cannot miss when coming to Lima. There isn't a single building that remains from the 16th-century settlement in this 140 square meter plaza, however, at the centre of the plaza stands a beautiful bronze fountain that has stood there since 1650. Regardless if you enjoy history or not, you will be blown away by the knowledge of your guide and the happenings that have taken place in this plaza for centuries. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: Water bottle, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Camera, cash to buy souvenirs.
City Highlights:
Spend half a day walking through colonial Lima with a guide. Learn all about past to present Lima and what makes it Peru's incredible capital.
Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day) - Itinerary
DAY 1
Lima
Duration: 4 hours Meeting Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores Finish Point: Your Hotel in Miraflores Itinerary: Enjoy a half-day walking tour exploring Lima's cultural wonders. Lace-up your comfy walking shoes and join your knowledgeable local guide as they unfold the cities rich cultural legacy before you as you discover colonial Lima. Visit the 16th century Santo Domingo Monastery and climb up the bell tower for the most incredible view of Lima. Marvel at Inca, Spanish, and Republican-era artifacts uncovered by archeologists at the Bodega y Quadra Museum, located in the heart of the city's historic center. Next, take a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas where you'll learn about the history of the presidential palace and the Lima Cathedral. The Plaza de Armas also called the Plaza Mayor is a cannot miss when coming to Lima. There isn't a single building that remains from the 16th-century settlement in this 140 square meter plaza, however, at the centre of the plaza stands a beautiful bronze fountain that has stood there since 1650. Regardless if you enjoy history or not, you will be blown away by the knowledge of your guide and the happenings that have taken place in this plaza for centuries. Note that this Day Tour is operated by one of G Adventures' preferred suppliers and will be a shared service with other non-G Adventures travellers. Packing essentials: Water bottle, Sunblock, Sunglasses, Camera, cash to buy souvenirs.
City Highlights:
Spend half a day walking through colonial Lima with a guide. Learn all about past to present Lima and what makes it Peru's incredible capital.
What’s Included
- Local guide
- Santo Domingo Monastery
- Walking tour of Plaza de Armas
- Bodega y Quadra Museum.
- No meals included
- Private van, walking
- Professional English Speaking Local Guide
Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day) Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 07 2026 | Sat, Feb 07 2026 | Request (15) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Feb 08 2026 | Sun, Feb 08 2026 | Request (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Mon, Feb 09 2026 | Mon, Feb 09 2026 | Request (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Tue, Feb 10 2026 | Tue, Feb 10 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Wed, Feb 11 2026 | Wed, Feb 11 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Thu, Feb 12 2026 | Thu, Feb 12 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Feb 13 2026 | Fri, Feb 13 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sat, Feb 14 2026 | Sat, Feb 14 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Feb 15 2026 | Sun, Feb 15 2026 | Open (16) | $40 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Local guide. Santo Domingo Monastery. Walking tour of Plaza de Armas. Bodega y Quadra Museum.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Immerse yourself in Lima's rich history and culture with a half-day tour. Visit the Santo Domingo Monastery and climb the bell tower for the best view of the city, enjoy a walking tour of the Plaza de Armas, and visit the oldest colonial mansion in Lima.
What meals are included in this trip?
What meals are included in this trip?
No meals included
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
What are the modes of transportation on my trip?
Private van, walking
What are the joining instructions?
What are the joining instructions?
Meeting Point: Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro at approximately 9:30am. As this is a shared tour, the transport may arrive shortly after depending on the route it takes to pick up other travellers from their hotels. You will be briefed by the guide upon pickup while you make your way towards downtown Lima for your tour. If you are staying in a hotel in Barranco, you will need to go to a hotel in Miraflores for pickup.
End Point: The tour will end at your hotel in Miraflores or Barranco at approximately 1:30pm.
