Peru · Architecture

Small-Group Heritage Homes of Lima

4 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lima. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center
  • 02 Visit Casa Aliaga, one of Lima’s oldest colonial residences
  • 03 Discover the history of Casa O’Higgins and Casa Fernandini
  • 04 Admire landmarks such as the Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, and Santo Domingo
  • 05 Learn about Lima’s layered architectural styles across the centuries
  • 06 Enjoy a tasting of pisco macerates

Discover Lima’s architectural heritage on a small-group journey through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center. Visit remarkable historic homes such as Casa Aliaga, Casa O’Higgins, and Casa Fernandini, and explore the colonial atmosphere that has shaped the Peruvian capital for centuries.

Along the way, admire some of Lima’s most important landmarks, including the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, Santo Domingo, and the San Francisco Convent. Round off the experience with a tasting of pisco macerates, a flavorful introduction to Peru’s traditional grape-based spirit.

Discover Lima’s architectural heritage on a small-group journey through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center.

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 No
City Lima
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Historic Center of Lima

Experience the colonial charm of Lima in its magnificent Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Founded in 1535 as the “City of Kings,” the Peruvian capital preserves architectural gems such as the Plaza Mayor, the impressive Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of Santo Domingo, and the renowned San Francisco Convent.

Casa Aliaga

Explore one of Lima’s oldest colonial residences, located in the heart of the Historic Center. Casa Aliaga has been rebuilt and remodeled over nearly five centuries, evolving alongside the city. Its architecture is a fascinating testament to layered styles—Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque, and Neoclassical—that reflect changing fashions and the earthquakes that have shaped its history.

Casa O’Higgins

Visit this historic colonial mansion, now a cultural center managed by the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Casa O’Higgins is dedicated to preserving the memory of Bernardo O’Higgins, a hero of South American independence, offering a rich experience that connects past and present in the heart of Lima.

Casa Fernandini

An elegant early 20th-century residence, Casa Fernandini is renowned for its refined eclectic style. It stands as a testament to Lima’s architectural splendor of the era, blending classical and modern influences in a unique and sophisticated setting.

Pisco Macerate Tasting

Enjoy a tasting of different macerates made with pisco, Peru’s traditional grape-based distilled spirit.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lima. 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Official guide in English or Spanish
  • Entrances/access to houses.
  • Transportation
  • Pisco tasting.
  • Tour starts and ends in Miraflores or San Isidro

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Meals and Drinks

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • There is an extra of USD 10 for pick up and drop off at Sheraton Hotel and for hotels in Barranco Area.
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • You will be picked up from your hotel. Once the tour is over, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Lima.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Lima.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Lima..

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