Free Walking Tour Lima – Explore the Historic Centre

What Will You See on Our Free Walking Tour in Lima?

Our first stop is Plaza San Martín, where your guide will explain its connection to Peru’s independence. Admire the Gran Hotel Bolívar and learn about the European influence on the square’s architecture.

Next, we walk along Jirón de la Unión, one of the best-known streets in central Lima. Here you’ll see the historic Courret House, La Merced Church and other buildings that reflect different periods of the city’s past.

The walk also lets you observe everyday life in the Historic Centre and ask questions about Lima.

Plaza de Armas and Lima’s Historic Centre

At Plaza de Armas, also called Plaza Mayor, we stop to see the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral and City Hall. Your guide will explain why this square has played such an important role in the city since colonial times.

Depending on the day and local conditions, we may see the Changing of the Guard outside the Government Palace. This ceremony is not guaranteed.

We continue toward the House of Peruvian Literature, where you’ll hear about Peru’s literary heritage and Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa. At Parque de la Muralla, enjoy views toward San Cristóbal Hill and learn about the old city walls.

Our final stop is outside San Francisco Church and Monastery. Your guide will explain its history and tell you about the famous catacombs, which you can visit independently after the tour.

Before saying goodbye, your guide will share useful recommendations for Peruvian food, museums and other places to explore in Lima.

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