Lima Day Tour: Highlights and Insiders Tour (full day)

Introduction

Delve into Lima's culture and culinary highlights with a day tour visiting Plaza San Martin, Plaza De Armas, the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco and Barranco. Taste some local bites and take in the sights of Peru's beautiful capital.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Lima's cultural and culinary highlights Visit Plaza San Martin and see the statue of José San Martín
• The liberator of Peru Take a walking tour of Plaza de Armas to learn about the history of the presidential palace See the exquisite architecture of The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Take a break from walking and enjoy a local specialty
• Butifarra Soledeñas

Duration: 1 day

Start/Finish City: Lima to Lima

Physical Grading: 1 - Easy

Light walking, few climbs more challenging than a flight of stairs. Easy does it.

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Trip Type: Day Tours

What's Included

Transportation (public). Butifarra sandwich. Walking tour of the Plaza de Armas. San Francisco Convent. Walking tour of Barranco. Coffee tasting and demonstration at a local cafe. Visit to local art gallery of Victor Delfin.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Enjoy a guided tour of Lima's cultural and culinary highlights. Visit Plaza San Martin and see the statue of José San Martín, the liberator of Peru. Take a walking tour of Plaza de Armas to learn about the history of the presidential palace. See the exquisite architecture of The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco. Take a break from walking and enjoy a local specialty, Butifarra Soledeñas.

Meals Included

No meals included

Transport

Local bus, walking

Joining Instructions

Meeting Point: Meet your CEO (Chief Experience Officer) or local guide at 9:30am at the main door of the Miraflores Church at Kennedy Park. They will be wearing G Adventures branded clothing for easy identification.

End Point: Kennedy Park, Miraflores between 3:30 - 4:30pm

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

G Adventures Office Lima, Peru
During office hours (Weekdays, 9-6pm Local Time): +51 1 241 1650 or 01 241 1650 (from mobile within Peru) or 241 1650 (from payphone within Peru)
After hours Emergency number: +51 99 758 2712 (WhatsApp Available)

If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below which will connect you directly with our Sales team who will happily assist you. Hours of operation by region can be found here.

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 2060
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

Packing List

Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.

Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 10 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

LGBTQ+ Safety

The safety and well-being of all of our travelers is a priority at G Adventures and that includes our travelers who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that there are specific concerns and questions you may have about your adventure in terms of safety and security. We encourage you to visit our LGBTQ+ page for useful resources to ensure you feel safe and comfortable throughout the duration of your trip. The Equaldex tool linked on this page can be of particular help when deciding where you may want to visit next.