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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar

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Description

Embark on a unique adventure with our City Tour by Tourist Bus! Enjoy an unforgettable experience touring Lima at 4 meters high, with panoramic views that will allow you to discover the hidden charms of the city. Start your adventure in Miraflores, exploring iconic sites such as the vibrant Kennedy Park and the mystical Huaca Pucllana, along with other monuments full of history and culture. Then, we will head to the heart of Lima. On foot, we will explore the majestic Plaza San Martin, surrounded by historic buildings and elegant balconies. Stroll along the charming Jiron de la Union until you reach the emblematic Plaza de Armas, where you will be impressed by the imposing Cathedral and the Government Palace. End your tour at the historic Santo Domingo Monastery, a place full of peace and mystery. This tour combines 4 hours of exploration with a panoramic bus tour of Miraflores and a 1.5 hour walk through the historic center of Lima.

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City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar

Itinerary

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Larcomar is built on an excavation at the top of the Lima cliff and most of its spaces are on the void, which gives it a floating character. The construction was carried out in the sector of the Malecón de la Reserva that was previously occupied by the Alfredo Salazar park, which was modified giving way to a larger artificial park, which is actually the coverage of the vehicle parking basements and multiplex cinemas. The underground ventilation system was resolved with large exhaust "chimneys" that appear in the park as large bluish glass sculptures. Larcomar has an important tourist position, receiving an average of around 56,000 foreign tourists per month due to its location in the Miraflores district and its proximity to hotels.

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The building, the work of the Peruvian architect Luis Miró Quesada Garland, was inaugurated on July 28, 1944, during the municipal management of Mayor Carlos Alzamora, replacing the previous headquarters located in a mansion at the intersection of Bellavista and José Gálvez avenues. The Palace is neocolonial in style, and has four floors that house offices and environments for customer service.1​2​ It was built in brick and reinforced concrete. As architectural elements, its corner tower and its façade stand out. In the internal spaces are the town hall, and the rotunda on the second floor, adorned with murals by the Peruvian painter Teodoro Nuñez Ureta.

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The Central Park of Miraflores, popularly known as the "Kennedy Park" or the Miraflores Park, is one of the most popular and visited parks in Lima due to its central location in the Miraflores district. It is made up of 2 parks: Parque 7 de Junio and Parque Kennedy, one next to the other, totaling an area of 22,000 m².

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Magnificent Pre-Inka Ceremonial Center located in the district of Miraflores.

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Park of Cybernetic Water Fountains that holds the GUINESS record for the fountain with the highest jet in the world.

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Magnificent 18th century building designed by Gustave Eiffel. Presents Collection of Art and History of Peru.

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The Parque de la Exposición is a park located in the center of Lima, the capital of Peru. It was inaugurated in 1872 and is currently bounded by Paseo Colón, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Paseo de la República and 28 de Julio avenues, in the Santa Beatriz neighborhood. Within its extension is the Museum of Art of Lima (located in the Palace of the Exhibition), the Metropolitan Museum of Lima, the Museum of Italian Art, the Center for Historical-Military Studies and the National Superior School of Dramatic Art. The Parque de la Exposición was declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation on July 5, 2006.1

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Plaza Grau is a square located in the center of the city of Lima, capital of Peru. It is located at the intersection of Paseo de la República with Paseo Colón, Miguel Grau avenue and Paseo de los Héroes Navales. It is named in honor of Miguel Grau Seminario, commander of the Huáscar Monitor during the Pacific War.

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The Paseo de los Héroes Navales is a square located in the district of Lima, in the center of the capital of Peru, and which occupies the first block of the Paseo de la República. It was given its current name on October 8, 1979 in commemoration of the centenary of the Angamos combat.

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The Museum of Italian Art is a public museum in Lima, Peru, which is under the administration of the Ministry of Culture (formerly the National Institute of Culture). Housed in a Neo-Renaissance-style building, it houses bronze and marble sculptures, paintings and ceramics by more than 120 Italian artists from the early 20th century.2 It is, to this day, the only European art museum in the country.

Admission included15 min

Plaza San Martín is a public space located on block 9 of Avenida Nicolás de Piérola (formerly Avenida Colmena) within the historic center of Lima in Peru. In 1988 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is considered one of the most representative public spaces in the city of Lima.

60 min

The Jirón de la Unión is a street on the Damero de Pizarro in the historic center of Lima, capital of Peru. For many years it was the most important street in the city, characterized by being the most "aristocratic" and where the most famous inhabitants of the city met.

5 min

The Plaza Mayor of Lima or Plaza de Armas de Lima, is the founding site of the city of Lima, capital of Peru. It's the main public space of the city. It is located in the historic center of Lima, around it soberly rise the Government Palace of Peru, the Cathedral of Lima, the Church of the Tabernacle, the Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace of Lima and the Club de la Unión. The Municipality and the Cathedral face to face bear witness to the stamp of the Hispanic trace. The Plaza de Armas is crossed by the Jirón Junín, the Jirón de la Unión, the Jirón Huallaga and the Jirón Carabaya.

5 min

The Municipal Palace of Lima is a public building that serves as the main headquarters of the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima. It is located on Calle Portal de Escribanos, block 3 of Jirón de la Unión, and facing the Plaza Mayor in the historic center of Lima.

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The Cathedral of Lima was built on the site of the Inca shrine of the puma inti and the palace of the Cusco prince Sinchi Puma, a direct descendant of the Inca Sinchi Roca. When founding Lima, Francisco Pizarro assigned a plot of land to the church, making Sinchi Puma renounce his assets on paper certified by a notary, so that the occupation of the site chosen for the church would not mean usurpation of domain. In 1535 Pizarro laid the first stone and loaded, in a public manifestation of faith and humility, the first beam for the construction of the church (first cathedral), which was built under the dedication of Our Lady of the Assumption, finishing the construction in 1538 and inaugurated on March 11, 1540, placing the Blessed Sacrament for the first time on that day.

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The Government Palace of Peru, also called Government House (name used to date official documents) or Casa de Pizarro, is the main seat of the Peruvian executive branch and the official residence of the President of Peru. It comprises a built area of 19,208 m².3 It is located in the Plaza Mayor of the Historic Center of Lima, on the left bank of the Rímac River. In the same location there have been different buildings that have fulfilled the same function for nearly five centuries, since it was occupied in 1535 by Governor Francisco Pizarro. Before it would have been the residence of the curaca Taulichusco,4​5​ delegate of the Inca government in the Rímac Valley. During the time of the viceroyalty it was known as the Viceroy's Palace or Viceregal Palace and was the residence of the 40 viceroys of Peru. Later it housed the liberators José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, and most of the presidents of the Republican era.

Admission included25 min

The Central Museum is a cultural space in which dialogue is used as a tool to generate community; a space where, by interacting with art and with other visitors, we recognize ourselves as heirs of a cultural tradition that dates back thousands of years, which has been enriched and transformed over time, giving shape to our current cultural diversity.

Highlights

Guided service during the visit to the Museum of Santo Domingo.
WiFi on board
Entrance Ticket to Panoramic Bus.
Guided in the Historic Center of Lima by an Official Tour Guide.
USB chargers for phones.
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket to the Museum of Santo Domingo.

What's included

Included
Guided service during the visit to the Museum of Santo Domingo.
WiFi on board
Entrance Ticket to Panoramic Bus.
Guided in the Historic Center of Lima by an Official Tour Guide.
USB chargers for phones.
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket to the Museum of Santo Domingo.
Not included
Income to other attractions not indicated.
Tips to guides and drivers.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • free wifi
  • USB phone chargers in all seats.

Reviews(877)

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Opotiki_12
August 10, 2026
A great day out!

Overall a great experience with a diligent guide. Caught the Changing of the Guard at the Presidential Palace too.

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626dheaa
August 6, 2026
Congratulations to the guide

Many thanks to José Carlos, a guide very attentive to questions and explanations, I had a great time

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706agatham
August 6, 2026
Very pleasant

The tour was very pleasant, clear, and informative

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enriqueeduard0v
August 6, 2026
Everything ok

Everything good and the guide José Carlos was very kind and gave a good explanation

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joseadriang477
August 1, 2026
I was on the top deck, the bus was going slowly, and the guide explained the route in both English and Spanish

I liked the experience, it was very enriching and helps to get to know the different tourist attractions of our country

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C7766QAnicolasm
August 1, 2026
Recommended for first-timers in Lima

An excellent guide received from Jocelyn. We would have liked to have her with us longer

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Excursion65323214575
July 31, 2026
Good walk

Good tour, the guide gives a lot of information, there are stops for photos.

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diegopI5272GH
July 30, 2026
City Tour from Chile

Pleasant tour experience. José Carlos was willing to take slight detours on the walking tour to stop for snacks. And provided clear info in both English and Spanish

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163cristiane
July 29, 2026
5 days in Lima for work

I have traveled to Peru several times; Lima has some very nice areas, but there are many that are not so nice. The chaos of driving is not easy to overcome when coming from a country like Chile. When crossing the streets, if you see a crosswalk, don't think that any of the drivers will respect it, and if you are driving and stop for a pedestrian to cross, the horns of the other drivers will remind you of this fact. The food, as always, was very delicious; the weather was hot, which is not usual for this time of year. It is a beautiful country, but if you leave the good areas, you have to be very careful.

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yarin_s
July 27, 2026
Tourist Bus in Miraflores

The bus leaves from the Native Canyon to Rucuma in Miraflores, the trip is about 4 hours, while part of the trip goes down and tours the old city, we played with the guide Carlos, was excellent, explains well.

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