Churches and Balconies of Lima Half Day Tour

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Convent of San Francisco — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Colonial Balcony — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step back in time to Lima’s Spanish colonial era during this 4-hour private group tour of the Peruvian capital’s main churches and balconies. Experience the best panoramic views of Lima landmarks like Palacio Torre Tagle and Casona Garcilaso before head to historic sites like the Church of San Pedro and Lima’s Catacombs. Cap off the trip with an included food tasting at Lima’s famous Cordano Bar.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: VIPAC Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Beverages (1 soda or glass of chicha)
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Food tasting (1 butifarra)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal Expenses

Itinerary

San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)

30 min Admission included

The Historic Center of Lima is very highlighted by its colonial houses and balconies of mudejar style, therefore we began this journey appreciating the most prominent. Then we will go to the Church of San Pedro, temple of the Jesuits and the Convent of San Francisco, gem of colonial architecture dating from 1546; we revisit its main cloister decorated with Sevillian tiles of the XVII century, the Sacristy with canvases of Rivera and Zurbarán and the Catacombs (underground crypts of the colonial time).
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

30 min Admission included

The Historic Center of Lima is very highlighted by its colonial houses and balconies of mudejar style, therefore we began this journey appreciating the most prominent. Then we will go to the Church of San Pedro, temple of the Jesuits and the Convent of San Francisco, gem of colonial architecture dating from 1546; we revisit its main cloister decorated with Sevillian tiles of the XVII century, the Sacristy with canvases of Rivera and Zurbarán and the Catacombs (underground crypts of the colonial time).
Stop 3

30 min Admission included

This tour does not complete without a visit to the bar Cordano, one of the oldest and most traditional of the historic center of Lima, has hosted many personalities of our country as presidents, poets, writers and artists, here we will try its famous sandwich the house more traditional drink.