8-Hour Private Tour Lima Viceroyalty and Gold Museum with Lunch

We begin by visiting the beautiful Plaza San Martín, one of the public spaces inaugurated in the second decade of the 20th century on the occasion of the commemoration of the first Centenary of the independence of Peru. In the center there is a monument that commemorates the liberator of the emancipatory current of the south, Don José de San Martín. The square is surrounded by architectural buildings of historical value.

We continue exploring the jiron de la union It unites the most emblematic streets of the historic center of Lima since the founding of the city of Lima. Along the way we will be able to appreciate architectural buildings such as some large houses and commercial premises that belonged to families from the European colonies. As well as we will visit the La Merced church, which presents a Lima baroque style doorway.

Then we will appreciate the incredible Plaza de Armas of Lima, the scene of many historical events starting from the pre-Hispanic period. When it was the valley of Rímac, in charge of the curaca Taulichusco. Later on, the founding ceremony of Lima would take place as the city of kings, of which it was the viceregal capital of South America for almost three centuries. currently in the country. Later, on July 28, 1821, the proclamation of the independence of Peru was given, by the liberator Don José de San Martín. You can even appreciate the pool, dating from the seventeenth century, is one of the most attractive of its 140 square meters.

This space is surrounded by important buildings; such as the Cathedral of Lima, Government Palace, Municipal Palace, etc.

We will also see the majestic Government Palace , inaugurated in 1938. It is the same space where the house of the curaca of the Rímac valley was located; Later it would be the house of the founder of the city of kings, as well as the other viceroys and currently it is the office and residence of the president of the republic. The facade of the building was designed by the architect Malachowsky, one of the most outstanding artists of the 20th century.

We will also visit inside the wonderful Cathedral of Lima, the first construction was built by the founder Francisco Pizarro in 1540, a year later the church became a cathedral and today we can appreciate the third construction built after the earthquake of 1746. Inside this building there are a series of artistic elements from the viceroyalty period. As well as the mausoleum of the founder of the city of kings.

Next we will observe the Municipal Palace, the current building was inaugurated in 1944, its façade is designed in the neocolonial style. In it we can see the coat of arms of Lima that was designed by King Carlos V. In addition, through it we can know the name that was initially given to the largest city in Peru. Likewise, there are valuable documents, such as the Act of the foundation of Lima, as well as the declaration of the independence of Peru. In its previous construction, the liberator Don José de San Martín proclaimed independence.

Continuing our adventure we will rediscover one of the architectural jewels that Lima treasures, built at the beginning of the viceroyalty period "La Casa Aliaga" . This mansion was built on the site donated by Francisco Pizarro to his friend in arms, Jerónimo de Aliaga; who would be the attorney general of Peru in 1550 for the creation of the Dean University of America founded in 1551. Inside, decorations and buildings of great historical and artistic value stand out. In addition, there is a chapel, which according to the story, was frequented by Santa Rosa de Lima, who, detained near her with her family, performed her prayers here.

Lunch at a typical restaurant in the center of Lima

Finally, once our lunch is finished, we will continue visiting the Gold Museum . This Museum mainly has two collection rooms. The first is weapons from around the world, with approximately 20,000 pieces from various eras and countries; of which some of them belonged to great figures in history, standing out in particular two swords that belonged to the conqueror of Peru. Likewise, there are the weapons that belonged to Miguel Grau, Francisco Bolognesi, Simón Bolívar. On the other hand, the second room houses a collection of around 800 pieces and gold utensils belonging to the pre-Hinca culture. In addition, you can see textile pieces, ceramics, mummies and trophy heads.

Closed: January 1, May 1, July 28 and December 25.