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Explore the historic center of Lima and the culture of Lima

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Quality Verified Registered on October 24, 2021

Hello, how are you friends, I'm Manuel from INKA FRANCE TOURS. And I am an official tourist guide in Lima, the city where I was born and that I love deeply. I speak 4 languages: English, French, Portuguese and native Spanish. I am passionate about history, culture and gastronomy. I hope to meet you and that you take away a nice memory. We also offer tours in Lima, Ica, Paracas, Caral, Pachacamac, Nazca and in Cusco, Machu Picchu, sacred valley of the Inka, mountain of colors, humantay lagoon, Moray salt maras, gastronomic tours, I am a transfer person, tour driver, transporter and tourist driver in Lima, Ica and Cusco, tour driver in South America and travel companion all over the planet. I do free walking tours in Lima and Cuzco. When I was young I was a traveler, backpacker, globetrotter for 10 years, traveling to Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, French Guiana, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland... When I returned to Peru I studied the career as an Official Tourism Guide in a higher education institute for 3 years. I worked in Cusco and Machu Picchu for 12 years. I decided to start my own travel agency Inka France Tours Salut, je suis Manuel et J'habite a Lima-Perou, je Make free visits to the city, with all you have to offer an unforgettable experience and good souvenirs from the city of Rois.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

If you want to really get to know Lima and its characteristics, you will love delving into its stories, legends, hidden passages, characters, secrets and mysteries ... that's just what you will learn with me.

Discover a different Lima!

 The tour is a great way to learn about Lima's culture.

We visit the most important places of interest throughout history. Among these, the Plaza San Martin , the Church of La Merced , which stands out for its 17th century Baroque style façade...

We will also walk through the traditional Jr de la Unión , the main square , the Government Palace and much more!

Don't miss my free walking tour to take home a beautiful and unforgettable memory of my city.

During the tour I will be happy to answer all your questions and curiosities , as well as recommending the best places to try authentic Lima cuisine.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Jirón de la Unión 926, Lima 15001, Peru
    Jirón de la Unión 926, Lima 15001, Peru
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    I will be near the door of the Bolivar hotel. I wear white glasses and carry a small black bag. I have little flags of 10 countries stapled to my polo shirt. The large Bolivar hotel is located in Union Jiron 958 Lima Peru. It is located in front of Plaza San Martín, one of the 2 main squares of the historic center of Lima and a few blocks from the other, the main square of Lima.

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    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas de Lima
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Plaza San Martín
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    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas de Lima
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas de Lima
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Parque De La Muralla
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco de Lima
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Alameda Chabuca Granda
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Iglesia de Santo Domingo
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Museum of the Inquisition and Congress
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Tagle Palace Tower
  • 11
    Outside visit
    House of Aliaga
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Maury Hotel
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Virgin of the Rosary Church
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Government palace

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

21 ratings
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Fabiola 02 Jun 2024
Santiago

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Travelled alone - Jun 2024
El tour fue mucho más de lo que esperaba, recorrimos lugares con mucha historia, divertido y con mucha información. Manuel es un guía apasionado con la historia, amable, contestó mis preguntas y me ayudo mucho en datos de la ciudad.
Jeremy 31 May 2024
Quebec City

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Manuel nous a offert un très excellent tour. Il était très dévoué à nous faire découvrir Lima et sa culture. Il nous a fait visiter beaucoup d’endroits dans le centre historique et a même dépassé le temps de la visite de plus d’une demi-heure. Nous le recommandons!
Erick 26 May 2024

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Manuel es un excelente guía, muy cálido y con mucha experiencia lo cual hace que el tour sea más rico.
Timothée 06 May 2024

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Reserved tour 1h30 in advance. At meeting point 15 mins before. Guide was not there. I send message on the chat, he didn’t answer. Waited there for at least 20mins.
Lucas 21 Apr 2024
Eindhoven

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Excellent! Manuel was very kind and informative. He is very passionate not only about Peru but traveling in general. He has some nice stories to shares! He also gave a lot of nice tips about the city. Very worth it!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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