Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the CITY TOUR LIMA – HALF DAY
day 1
Parque del Amor (Love Park), Huaca Pucllana, Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Government Palace, Archbishop's Palace, Lima Cathedral
Modern, pre-Hispanic and colonial Lima in half a day.
From the seafront of Miraflores to the squares of the Historic Center, ending in the catacombs of the San Francisco Convent.
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Love Park
Stop by the sea · Miraflores
We start in Miraflores, the modern heart of Lima. At Love Park, overlooking the Pacific, we see Víctor Delfín’s sculpture “The Kiss” and its colorful mosaics with phrases in Spanish and Quechua.
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Huaca Pucllana
Panoramic view from outside · Miraflores
We see the Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial center built by pre-Inca cultures and later revered by the Incas. It is the best example of the contrast between today’s Lima and its ancient heritage.
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Historic Center of Lima
On foot · Historic Center, UNESCO World Heritage Site
We walk through its squares, streets and colonial churches: Plaza San Martín, a symbol of independence; the Plaza Mayor; the Government Palace, the president’s official residence; the Archbishop’s Palace and the Cathedral, with its Renaissance façade; and the republican-style Municipal Palace.
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San Francisco Convent and catacombs Highlight
Guided visit, entrance included · San Francisco Convent Museum
We finish at the San Francisco Convent Museum, a gem of colonial religious art. We see the Choir Room, the old library with thousands of colonial books and the sacristy, with paintings from the Cusco School. Finally we go down into the catacombs, passages that served as a cemetery until the 19th century.
Tour details
- Duration: Approx. 4 hours (may vary with traffic)
- Group: 2 to 16 people
- Difficulty: Easy · includes walking in the Historic Center
- Drop-off: At set points (no return to the hotel)
Miraflores, Huaca Pucllana, the Historic Center and the San Francisco catacombs in half a day. Want to discover Lima through its food? Try the Lima Gastronomic Experience.
Includes
Transport and guide
- Tourist transport: With pick-up in the service areas.
- Professional bilingual guide: Spanish and English.
- Assistance throughout the trip.
Visits and entrance fees
- Itinerary entrance fees: Including the San Francisco Convent Museum and its catacombs.
- Stop at Love Park.
- Panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana.
Not include
Not included
- Entrance to the inside of Huaca Pucllana.
- Return to the hotel.
- Meals.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
Prices CITY TOUR LIMA – HALF DAY
Rates per person
Traveling soon? We recommend booking early to secure your date, but depending on the date you can also book just a few days ahead. Ask us about availability.
Additional services
- Private service: Ask your sales agent for the price.
- Pick-up outside the service areas: A meeting point or extra transfer, subject to availability and cost.
Need help with your trip?
Our team will help you plan your experience.
Packaging list
- Comfortable, light clothing: Plus a light jacket, especially in winter.
- Comfortable shoes or sneakers: Much of the tour is on foot.
- Sun protection: Cap or hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Camera or phone: Well charged.
- Documents: Original, valid passport or ID (required to enter San Francisco).
- Cash in soles.
Recomendations
- Comfortable shoes: We walk through streets, squares and historic sites.
- Changing weather: Lima’s weather varies during the day; bring a light jacket, especially in winter.
- Watch your belongings: Keep your personal items safe in the Historic Center.
- Huaca Pucllana: It is seen from the outside; entrance to the site is not included.
- Follow the guide: Follow their instructions at monuments and historic sites.
- Bring your ID: You will need it to enter the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs.
- Older adults and children: The tour suits all ages but includes walking. Minors go under their parents’ supervision and every passenger needs their own seat.
- Flexible times: Times may vary slightly due to Lima’s traffic.
F.A.Qs
Which places do we visit?
The best of modern and colonial Lima: Love Park, a panoramic view of Huaca Pucllana and the Historic Center, with Plaza San Martín, the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace. We end at the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs.
How long is it?
Half a day, about 4 hours. Times may vary slightly with traffic and service conditions.
How big is the group?
It is a shared service for 2 to 16 people, for an organized and comfortable tour.
Are entrance fees included?
Yes, those in the itinerary, including the San Francisco Convent Museum and its catacombs. Entrance to Huaca Pucllana is not included, as the visit is panoramic.
Do we go inside Huaca Pucllana?
No. We see it from the outside; the inside visit is not part of the program.
Do we visit Love Park?
Yes. We stop at Love Park in Miraflores, by the sea, to see The Kiss sculpture and the coastal views.
Do we visit the San Francisco Convent and catacombs?
Yes, with entrance included. We see some of its historic and religious spaces and finish in the catacombs.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, from hotels in the service areas. Outside those areas we can arrange a meeting point or an extra transfer, subject to availability and cost.
Is the return to the hotel included?
No. At the end, drop-off is at the service’s set points.
Is the service private or shared?
Shared, in tourist transport. If you prefer a private service, ask your sales agent.
How difficult is it?
Easy. It suits travelers of different ages, although it includes walking through the streets and squares of the Historic Center.
Can children and older adults take part?
Yes. Minors go under the supervision of their parents or companions. For older adults, keep in mind there is some walking.
Do children pay for a seat?
Yes. For safety and comfort, every passenger who takes a place in the vehicle needs their own seat, according to the booking conditions.
What languages is the tour guided in?
With a professional bilingual guide in Spanish and English.
Does it run all year?
Yes, subject to availability and operating conditions.
What if I feel unwell?
Our guides carry a first aid kit and are trained to give basic assistance. If anything happens, we will arrange the help you need.
Will I get information before the tour?
Yes. One day before, we will contact you to confirm the details, the pick-up time and instructions.
What document should I bring?
Your original, valid passport or ID, especially to enter the San Francisco Convent Museum and its catacombs.
How does the booking process work?
1. Availability check: Write to us at info@sakuraexpedition.com or on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 with your preferred date. We will confirm times, pick-up points and details.
2. Traveler details: We need each participant’s full name, passport or ID number, nationality and date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy), exactly as shown on the document they will present on the day of the tour.
3. Payment: Once availability is confirmed, we will send you the payment instructions. When we receive it, we confirm your booking.
4. Service confirmation: You will receive the confirmation with the details, the time and the pick-up location. One day before, we will contact you to reconfirm everything.
Can I cancel or change the date?
Yes, you can request it. Conditions and possible fees depend on how far in advance you ask and on the service’s policies, so we recommend checking them before you pay.
Why choose this tour?
Because in one experience you see the capital’s great contrasts: the modern Lima of Miraflores, its pre-Hispanic legacy at Huaca Pucllana and the richness of the Historic Center, with the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs.
Do you have more questions?
Message us on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 or email info@sakuraexpedition.com.
