Peru · Architecture

2-Hour House of Aliaga Walking Tour in Lima with Colonial History

2 Hours Round trip from Jirón de la Unión 224 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the magnificent architectural structure of the House of Aliaga
02 Learn how Francisco Pizarro founded Lima, the "City of Kings"
03 Discover the beautiful salons of this 16th-century colonial mansion
04 Visit a residence occupied by Don Jerónimo de Aliaga's descendants since 1535

Explore the colonial House of Aliaga in just 2 hours, a 16th-century mansion built by the Aliaga family. Discover its beautiful salons and admire the magnificence of this architectural landmark, which reflects a combination of colonial and republican Lima styles. Learn about the origins of Lima, the "City of Kings," and how Francisco Pizarro distributed the surrounding lands among his trusted men.

Arrive at the House of Aliaga, occupied since 1535 by Don Jerónimo de Aliaga's descendants, one of the first settlers of Lima after the Spanish conquest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lima

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

House of Aliaga and the Origins of Lima

Pick up from the hotel.
Arrive at the House of Aliaga, occupied since 1535 by Don Jerónimo de Aliaga's descendants, one of the first settlers of Lima after the Spanish conquest.
Learn how Francisco Pizarro, the Spanish conqueror of the Inca empire, founded Lima, the "City of Kings," by distributing the surrounding lands among his trusted men.

Return to the hotel.