Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Lima Private Tour

Plaza San Martin

Learn the story behind Peru’s fight for independence and admire the statue of José de San Martín, the man who fought for the country’s freedom

Jiron de La Union

Take a stroll down Jirón de la Unión, a pedestrian walkway with a multitude of architectural styles on display

Iglesia y Convento La Merced

Go inside one of the oldest churches in Lima and gaze at its remarkable Baroque architecture

Casa O'higgins

See the marvelous colonial-style house that housed one of the Liberators of Latin America for about 20 years

Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Explore Lima’s most historic square containing the Government Palace, Archbishops Palace, Lima City Hall and the Cathedral

Casa de la Literatura Peruana

Enjoy a ham or cheese sandwich with a local beer at a bar that is popular amongst famous local celebrities. Then get a glimpse into the past by visiting this former train station and discover fascinating works of Peruvian literature

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

Check out the restored buildings that resemble Lima’s appearances in the 17th and 18th centuries and marvel at a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains a monastery, library and catacombs

See the old city wall that protected Lima from pirates and spot the colorful houses nestled along San Cristobal Hill

Casa de Aliaga

Visit the De Aliaga home that has remained in the family since the Spanish conquests of the 16th century