Private Lima Discovery Tour

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Get all the insider info from a local about the rich history of the fascinating city of Lima Experience Lima like a local, taking city transportation to Lima’sdowntown Learn about Lima’sfamoussights, as well as the hidden gems you never knew existed Visit San Francisco Convent and the Catacombsone of the most amazing buildings from Colonial times. Explore churches, parks, and plazas as you listen to local tales Wander through a local market filled with fresh produce from all over Peru Polish up your Spanish and learn some local phrases Trythe best Pisco Sourin town, the only way to kick back in Peru! Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: Here in Lima, a city of more than 10 million inhabitants, traffic becomes a big problem. But on this tour, you'll be riding public transportation that runs on natural gas and has a dedicated lane. This saves a lot of time while helping the environment in a city with as much pollution as Lima. You will visit the local Central Market where you can try the best seasonal fruits in the area, right from local producers. You finish the tour with a pisco sour, Peru's national drink, at a local bar that has the reputation of preparing one of the best pisco sours in the city. The bar is eco-friendly and they don't sell plastic bottles or use straws.

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Get your hands on the blueprint to modern Peruvian life on this Lima tour that puts you in the shoes of locals. Admire the colonial balconies,visit San Francisco Convent and the Catacombs,hit the local market and see the great variety of fruits and vegetables reflecting the rich biodiversity of Perú andtry thebestPisco Sour in town! Our National drink



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This fun and dynamic private tour of Lima is more than a history lesson, it connects you with the heart and soul of this fascinating Peruvian city, from the people that really know what it's like to live there – the locals. Ditch the history books, this Lima walking tour will give you everything you need to know! You'll meet your local guide at the main gate of the Virgen Milagrosa Church in Mitraflores, and start the tour by taking the local bus to dowtown, just as locals do. On the way, you'll learn a few words of Spanish, something that will come in handy for the rest of your Lima travel experience! Here you'll also get some insider info on the colonial times in Perú, before heading out on your adventure through the City of Kings. Ourwalk continue along partof theJirón de la Union, a pedestrian avenue linking Plaza San Martin to Plaza de Armas. Along the way, your local guide will be pointing out the sights along this street, from the hidden gems to the Lima's classic must-sees. Next on this private Lima city tour, you'll go to the colorful Central Market. With your local guide, you'll navigate your way through the various stalls, checking out the fresh produce and learning about the eating habits of the locals. From jungle to coast, to 'altiplano', or high plains, Peru has a rich and diverse food culture, and you'll find examples of dishes from all over the country at the market, and learn about them from a local. Thought Peru didn't have much of a food scene? You can think again! As you move ahead on this historical private Lima tour you will visit the breathtaking Monasterio San Francisco, home to huge underground catacombs and a building so rich in history that it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site back in 1991. As you take in the views of the building and this square, your local guide will be filling you with knowledge about everything you see. After all that learning, it's time to rest your body and give yourself a break, and the only way to do that in Lima is with a Pisco Sour in hand! Your local guide will take you to the place where this iconic drink is the best in town, or so they claim…This Lima tour will come to an end here, where you can continue your own exploration of the city, or your local guide will be able to point you in the direction of your accommodation. As a city so important to Peru's history and culture, it can be hard to know what to do in Lima to really tap into what it is to be a Limeño. With a local by your side on our Lima Discovery tour, you'll get to know the classic stories and local tales of this fascinating Peruvian city.

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• Inclusion

  Local English-speaking guide, city bus ticket, Entrance fee to San Francisco, one Pisco Sour.

• Exclusion

  Items of a personal nature, snacks and drinks, gratuities and tips for your guide.

• Voucher Exchange

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Additional Note

  Your guide can help you organise a taxi back to your hotel.
• Confirmation

  If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.

  
  Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

• Dress Standard

  Latin Americans can be very conscious of appearance so try to be casual but conservative in your dress. Outside of beach areas halter tops and very short shorts should not be worn. When visiting churches or religious sites shoulders and knees should be covered.

• Tipping

  If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

• ChildPolicy

  This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Children over the age of 6 will be charged the adult price. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6 with you. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page. For children above that age, please count them as an adult.

• MinChildAge

  0

• MaxChildAge

  11

• Pickup Location

  The Front Door of the Virgen Milagrosa Church, next to Miraflores City Hall in Kennedy Park.

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• Dropoff Location

  Local Bar in Plaza de Armas or Main Square of Lima 

• Style

  City Highlights

• Language

  English

• Duration

  0 Hours

• Trip Valid

  01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022

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