šš„Tour of the Historic Center of Lima + Pisco Sour Tastings
Tour description
On this tour, we visit the most attractive and historically rich points of Lima's historic center. Discover the city of kings with a very passionate local guide who can provide you with a lot of information during your visit to the city of Ceviche and Pisco Sour.
- Points we will visit on the tour:
š Gran Hotel BolĆvar (we will enter)
š Plaza San MartĆn (explanation)
š Jirón de la Unión (connects with the Plaza de Armas)
š Casa O'Higgins (optional)
š Iglesia de la Merced (explanation and entry)
šWe will visit the Plaza de Armas where we will observe and explain about: The cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, Municipal Palace, Government Palace, etc.
š Post and Telegraph House (explanation)
šWe will observe the changing of the guard (optional)
š House of Peruvian Literature (explanation)
š Santo Domingo Church (We will observe the skull of Santa Rosa de Lima, the skull of San MartĆn de Porres, and the crypt of San Juan MacĆas).
šSan Francisco de AsĆs Church (explanation)
Finally, we will have free tastings, where you can try different varieties of Peruvian Pisco and its multiple presentations; Pisco Sour classes are optional, so visitors will be asked if they wish to taste or not.
During the tour, it will be explained how a Peruvian lives, so the tour guide will explain about typical dishes such as: Pollo a la brasa and its preparation, about Spanish churros, and will visit stalls (optional) where tourists can eat well, nicely, and cheaply, and to observe more, NOT to buy.
*** SUGGESTIONS ***
- If you are staying in Miraflores, we recommend leaving early as traffic in the city of Lima is very congested.
- Remember to bring water for the walk through the historic center.
- Bring water, a camera, and a great desire to experience this journey through the city of ”LIMA!.
*** IMPORTANT ***
- The suggested payment at the end of the tour is between $15-25 per person depending on your satisfaction.
- NO coins are accepted as payment, value the guide's work.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT GROUP TIPS; EVERY TIP IS PER PERSON.
- Look for the RED LIMA AMĆRICA TOURS shirt
- Be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the tour starts, if you cannot attend the tour, cancel in advance to avoid misunderstandings.




