Walking Tour in Lima Downtown

Walking Tour in Lima Downtown

This guided walking tour in Lima immerses you in the city’s historic heart, where pivotal moments shaped Peru’s past. Discover the Main Square, the birthplace of Lima in 1535, and admire the Government Palace, the enduring seat of presidential power. Relax and allow your guide to lead you to the iconic San Francisco Church, a masterpiece of colonial architecture. Experience the old Desamparados Train Station, once a key transportation hub, now home to historical archives and cultural exhibitions that bring Lima’s rich heritage to life.

Highlights

• Explore Lima’s historic landmarks, from the 16th-century Santo Domingo Church to the colonial-era San Francisco Church.

• Enjoy a walk through Lima’s Main Square, surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace.

• Feel the history of the Old Train Station and the Rímac River Viewpoint, key sites in Lima’s development.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Casa Osambela.

Itinerary

Your walking tour in Lima begins with a visit to Santo Domingo Church, a historic complex dating back to the 16th century, known for its pink façade and the resting place of Peru’s first saint, Santa Rosa de Lima. Continuing through the historic center, you reach the Rímac River Viewpoint, where you can observe the river that once played a crucial role in Lima’s early development and see the colonial-era Stone Bridge, built in 1608.