From Miraflores: Historic Center with your Buddy
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour is designed for travelers who want to know the historic center of Lima using public transport as a local. It will also give you the opportunity to visit two convents built during the colonial times and that are over 400 years old and full of art, carved woodwork and beautiful gardens.
You will have the chance to walk through the most important squares in the city, including the Plaza Mayor in Lima, one of the oldest on the continent.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Plaza San Martin
From the central station the walking part starts towards the Plaza San Martin, which has a colonial architecture and colorful buildings around it. Here we can talk a little about who Don José de San Marín was and about his leading role in the independence of Peru.
Jiron de La Union
Continuing with the tour, is going to be time to walk through the famous Jiron of the Union, one of the most used streets in the Peruvian aristocracy during the colonial era and the first years of the republic, lets see how it has changed over the years! This street ends where the Plaza Mayor of Lima is located. The Plaza Mayor of Lima has been considered a cultural heritage of Humanity since 1990.
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From Miraflores: Historic Center with your Buddy
What‘s Included
Public transport
Travel Buddies specialist.
Entrance to the Monastery of Santo Domingo and the Catacombs of San Francisco.
Food and drinks not specified
Tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They really are your buddies
Z5276AMrichardn,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The team was very accommodating and for me in for a tour when it was fully booked. Miguel was my guide and he was great! *He takes great photos.
Getting to know Lima with a friend
B1006RAdiegor,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michelangelo was our guide on the tour of Lima’s historic center and we were lucky to be the only ones on the tour given the off-season. From the first minute he became interested in us and our well-being. When taking the Metropolitan, he preferred to wait for the next one since it was very full and he did not want to arrive quickly but to travel comfortably. He answered in an excellent way and with vast knowledge every question we asked him. He talked about history, culture, politics, day to day, where most of the people of Lima come from. During our visits to the museums, he always tried to keep us away from places with larger audiences. Finally, the experience was like a friend who shows you the city for everything he knows and for the places tourists would not go. Excellent experience, 100% recommended.
Jonathan was amazing!
Trip09451895654,Nov 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Jonathan was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and friendly and showed us the best things in Lima on our half day tour. Jonathan also gave us plenty of recommendations for after our tour had finished including the ruins and places to eat. A great trip!
History & Culture
U9750SJtimg,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jonathon was very knowledgeable and engaging, an excellent guide- I highly recommend both him and the tour! I leaned a lot and had fun!
Excellent
johanness130,May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With my guide Jonathan it was a fantastic experience!!! We did the entire center on foot and it was as detailed as possible. 100 percent recommended
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