Peru · Heritage Walks

4-Hour Lima Historical Highlights Tour with Colonial Landmarks

4 Hours Round trip from Lima Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk through Lima's UNESCO-listed historic centre
02 Discover the architectural and decorative wealth of Colonial Lima
03 Visit Lima Cathedral and the Saint Francis Basilica catacombs
04 See the House of Aliaga, Lima's oldest Colonial mansion
05 Explore landmarks including Plaza San Martin, Jiron de la Union, and the Government Palace

Walk through the streets of Lima's historic centre, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and discover the most popular attractions of Colonial Lima, recognized as part of the nation's patrimony. Admire the city's architectural and decorative wealth, shaped since its foundation in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro. This 4-hour tour includes visits to Lima Cathedral, Saint Dominic Monastery, the House of Aliaga, and other landmarks in the historic heart of the city.

Walk through the streets of Lima's historic centre, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and discover the most popular attractions of Colonial Lima, recognized as part of the nation's patrimony.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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

Historic Centre of Lima Walking Tour

Visit the following places on this tour:

Cathedral of Lima, a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima.
Saint Francis Basilica and its catacombs, situated south of Parque la Muralla.
Saint Dominic Monastery, an architectural complex of religious buildings dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary.
House of Aliaga, the oldest Colonial mansion in Lima.
Plaza San Martin, located at the ninth block of Colmena Avenue.
Jiron de la Union, a pedestrian street located in the Historic Centre of Lima.
Government Palace.

End of the tour.