Peru · Walking Tours

2.5-Hour Walking Tour of Trujillo with the House of Emancipation

2 Hours Round trip from Trujillo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Uncover the history of Plaza de Armas and its iconic Liberty Monument
02 Explore the 17th-century Cathedral of Trujillo and its intricate architecture
03 Admire the historic Church of La Merced along the walking route
04 Visit the House of Emancipation and learn about Trujillo's early independence
05 Discover Trujillo's cultural heritage through its landmark-filled city centre

Embark on a 2.5-hour walking tour of Trujillo, departing at 9:00 a.m. from the designated meeting point. Explore the Plaza de Armas and uncover its history as you admire the Liberty Monument and its four accompanying sculptures. Continue to the 17th-century Cathedral of Trujillo, pass by the Church of La Merced, and visit the House of Emancipation to learn how Trujillo achieved independence long before Lima. This concise yet enriching experience offers a meaningful introduction to the city's cultural heritage.

Explore the Plaza de Armas and uncover its history as you admire the Liberty Monument and its four accompanying sculptures.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Trujillo

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of Trujillo's Historic Centre

Departures are only at 9:00 a.m.
We will start this tour from the meeting point, where we must be at the indicated time.
We will visit the Plaza de Armas, an important place. We will discover its history and admire the Liberty Monument and the four sculptures that accompany it.
Then we will continue to the Cathedral of Trujillo, which dates from the 17th century.
After that, we will pass by the Church of La Merced and arrive at the House of Emancipation, where we will go back in history to see how Trujillo achieved independence long before Lima.
Finally, we will return to the meeting point to finish this tour.