Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day)

Lima Day Tour: City Highlights (half day)

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What's Included

Local guide. Santo Domingo Monastery. Walking tour of Plaza de Armas. Casa Aliaga.

Itinerary

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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. Take a walk through Casa Aliaga and marvel at the vintage furnishings and tilework of this colonial mansion that has been occupied by 16 generations. 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.

 

Highlights

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.

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Important Notes

Group Leader Description

Group Size Notes

Meals Included

No meals included

Meals

Transport

Private van, walking

About our Transportation

Local Flights

Solo Travellers

Accommodation

About Accommodation

Joining Hotel

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point: Your local guide will pick you up from your hotel in Miraflores or San Isidro at approximately 8:30am. 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 to Lima downtown 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 San Isidro at approximately 1:00pm.

Arrival Complications

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the Travel There Co Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our Travel There Co Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Travel There Co Office Lima, Peru
During office hours (Weekdays, 9-6pm Local Time): +51 1 241 1650 or 01 241 1650 (from mobile within Peru) or 241 1650 (from payphone within Peru)
After hours Emergency number: +51 99 758 2712

Travel There Co Local Office Cusco, Peru
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-6pm Local Time): + 51 84 22 62 18

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 2060
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

What to Take

Checklist

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (required)
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
• Rubber gloves

Laundry

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.

Spending Money

Money Exchange

Emergency Fund

Departure Tax

Tipping

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Health

Safety and Security

Trip Specific Safety

Medical Form

A Couple of Rules

A Word of Warning

Travel Insurance

Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation

Local Dress

Feedback

Newsletter

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 8 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.