Lima, the city with a fascinating history, charming gastronomy and ancient tradition.
Explore the oldest city in South America, discover its impressive colonial heritage and the multi-awarded gastronomic capital of Latin America. No tour of Lima is complete without savoring its exquisite cuisine.
The city of Lima (whose origin of the Quechua Limaq) is located on the central coast of Peru, on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, flanked by the coastal desert and extended over the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers. The Spanish foundation was given on January 18, 1535 with the name “The City of Kings” in the agricultural region known by the indigenous people as Limaq. Lima became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru and the largest and most important city in South America during the Spanish Empire.
We will start this interesting tour in the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991.
The first delicious stop will be at Plaza San Martín, built to commemorate the first centenary of the independence of Peru (1821). It bears this name in honor of Don José de San Martín, a key figure in the Latin American struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The square and its surroundings have great historical and architectural importance, as they show different styles and the progress of Peru in the 20th century. Tasting of a snack and drink on the terrace of one of the first 5-star hotels in Lima.
We will take a pleasant walk along the Jirón de la Unión, for many years it was the most important road in the city, characterized for being the most “aristocratic” as well as the first most important cultural and social center since the 16th century.
We will visit a very popular restaurant to taste one of the most traditional entrees in Lima and a drink made from purple corn (natural color).
Then we will go to the Plaza Mayor of Lima, we will see the beautiful buildings around it, such as: Cathedral Basilica of Lima, Archbishop’s Palace, Government Palace, Metropolitan Municipality of Lima and the Union Club. Likewise, we will observe the “Changing of the Guard Ceremony” that takes place every day at 11:30 am in the Main Patio of the Presidential Palace.
The last stop will be in a small restaurant to taste a dessert made from a native fruit of Peru.
Return to the hotel.
Tour Duration: 4 Hours
The price provided is for the tour in shared service, the groups are 10 people maximum. To make a reservation, please write to us at reservas@limaishma.com or WhatsApp +51 982 952 994. We also do private service tours for couples, families or friends.
