You will be picked up from
your hotel at 10:00 a.m.The city tour begin with the
visit to the Plaza the Armas, which has been declared a
World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Running along two sides
are arcades with shops: Portal de Escribanos and Portal
de Botoneros.
In the centre of the Plaza is a bronze fountain dating
from 1560. Located in the Plaza is the Cathedral, note
the splendidly carved stalls, the silver covered altars
surrounded by fine woodwork, mosaic covered walls
bearing the coats of arms of Lima and Pizarro. Next to
the Cathedral is the Archbishop's Palace. Then you'll
visit the the XVII century Monastery of San Francisco,
this is famous for the Sivillian tilework and panelled
ceiling in the cloisters, the catacombs under the church
and part of the monastery are well worth seeing, You'll
visit the old colonial streets in the centre of the
city, and the modern Lima with the district of San
Isidro and Miraflores. We will also
visit the Peruvian Gold Museum, this excellent
collection includes pre-Columbian gold, silver and
bronze, ceramics, weavings, mummies, etc. Upstairs is a
remarkable arms collections with an impressive
exhibition from Spanish colonial times. At the end
transfer back to your hotel. (No Meals)
Includes:
Private guided Tours
Entrances to the different
places mentioned in this tour.
