Activity Trujillo, Peru

Trujillo City Tour

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About this activity

Explore the historic city of Trujillo, known for its rich colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Begin with panoramic views of the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches, then stroll through the Main Square, passing by San Francisco Church and the Cathedral, home to colonial artwork. Visit the House of Emancipation, where Peru’s independence was first declared, and the Casa Calonge, where Simón Bolívar once stayed. End at the Museum of Archeology and History, which displays over 10,000 artifacts showcasing the region’s pre-Hispanic cultures. After the tour, return to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: LimaTours

Ages: Children (2–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off.
Included: Admission to the Museum of the National University of Trujillo
Included: Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses.
Not included: Gratuities.
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Historic Centre of Trujillo

10 min

Here you can get a panoramic visit to the churches of Santa Clara and El Carmen. Then you will walk through the Main Square, previously passing through the church of San Francisco. From the square, you can see the Cathedral, built between 1647 and 1666, one of the principal churches in the city and which holds works of art from the Cusqueña and Quiteña School.
Casa de la Emancipacion

30 min

This is an important house from the colonial era since it was inhabited by renowned characters and above all it was here where the first independence of Peru was declared on December 29, 1820.
Stop 3

30 min

A residence that served as lodging for Simon Bolivar during his stay in Peru and that today keeps a collection of archaeological and colonial pieces, including the desk used by Bolivar.
Museo de Arqueologia de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo

50 min Admission included

The museum has more than 10,000 pieces, organized in six permanent rooms to show the development of the pre-Hispanic cultures of the north coast of Peru.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Libertad
Korianka Hotel
Palmas Reales Hotel
Costa del Sol Trujillo Centro
Gran Bolivar Hotel
El Escudero Lodge
Hostal Huerta Grande
La Alameda del Peregrino
Hotel San Martin
Hotel Orbegoso
Victoria's Suite Hotel
Kayva Hostel Trujillo

and 23 more pickup points

Pick-up from hotels located at Trujillo Historic Center.
This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Using your ticket

After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup.
For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected]
Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 923482819, or send an email to [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers who stay in Peru for more than 60 days because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
It recommended to bring sunscreen and repellent.