Historic Lima Tour: Explore Iconic Plazas

Explore Lima’s historic heart on a 2-hour walking tour, uncovering rich history and colonial charm at Plaza San Martin and Plaza Mayor.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - Established in 1921 to commemorate the centennial of independence, this square is a symbol of Lima. It features the statue of Don José de San Martín and is surrounded by elegant structures like the Gran Hotel Bolívar. Its neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture makes it a significant historical and cultural landmark in central…
What's Included
  • Official Tourism Guide
  • Pisco Tasting (Optional)
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Revenue to payment locations
  • Purchases or additional.
Additional Information

Explore the historic center of Lima on a captivating 2-hour walking tour. This journey will lead you to the renowned squares of San Martin and Mayor, where the vibrant history and colonial architecture are vividly displayed. Wander through culturally rich streets, allowing each corner to share its story. With the guidance of an expert, gain a unique…

Location
Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima
The Guide will be at the door of the hotel with a green flag, will also be contacted by WhatsApp.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I66togabriela
Jan 9, 2026
Tourist Tour - Gabriel was a great guide, excellent tour throughout the city's historic center, with excellent explanations in all points
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Lightpacker568770
Jan 9, 2026
Best tour in Lima - Alvaro was an amazing guide, really interesting and engaging tour - would highly recommend! Definitely the best free tour in Lima
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Elizarraga
Dec 14, 2025
Essential Peru - We took the tour with Gabriel a connoisseur of the history of Peru, took us from the conquest to the present day without leaving the Inca roots of Peru, tour you must take to start understanding the history of Peru and there is also tasting of Pisco, thank you Gabriel ;)
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H1617yfpaular
Dec 9, 2025
Unmissable - Gabriel was an excellent guide, concerned to give us all the information possible, gave us space for photographs, and extra data.
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J8627qtvivianeb
Dec 8, 2025
Amazing. - Amazing! Very funny. Full of surprise and smiles. Thanks for this moment together. Alvaro gave us a very nice afternoon. We saw the iconic buildings. We talk about history, stories, anecdotes, architecture, current politics. Everything you need to better understand where the country comes from and where it is now!
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Adrianavb953fi
Dec 1, 2025
Great tour! - The tour was excelent! Gabriel proved to be very knowledgedable. It was a pleasant stroll with all the info we needed. Highly reccommend!
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Piac704
Nov 23, 2025
Alvaro great guide - Alvaro was very friendly, I comment the whole story perfectly and also sumo curious tips that made the experience even better! 10/10 the service of alvaro
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Miquelperalta
Oct 26, 2025
Good experience - Very good experience with the guide Gabriel, was very friendly, made the tour very understandable and enjoyable, rating that he is passionate about history. Besides we had a problem and helped us solve it. Highly recommended
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Marianavs9417qd
Sep 27, 2025
Excellent! - The tour was great, full of Hostoria and amazing places in Peru. Our guide Gabriel super friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour!!
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430cheriet
Nov 23, 2025
Recommended - Anthony is very friendly, he gave us a lot of information about the history of Lima, a very good experience. Made us see how beautiful this country is
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).