Colonial Lima Bike Tour - Photo 1, Colonial Lima Bike Tour
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Colonial Lima Bike Tour

On this bike tour of Lima, we'll visit the most emblematic places of the capital, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Government Palace. Find out why the colonial area has been declared a World Heritage Site!.

  • 4 hours
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On this bike tour of Lima, we'll visit the most emblematic places of the capital, such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral and the Government Palace. Find out why the colonial area has been declared a World Heritage Site!

Why Travellers Book This Tour

On this bike tour through the centre of Lima, we'll explore the main parts of the city on a cycling route that showcases Lima's architecture, including its balconies. Our route starts and ends in Miraflores.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Avenida Arequipa to pick up our bikes and helmets. From here, we'll begin riding through the palm trees and admire the area's colonial architecture.

We'll head towards Bosque El Olivar, an old hacienda with a protected area of 10 hectares (25 acres), where we can observe various bird species in their habitat.

During the tour, we'll pass the National Stadium of Peru and the Lima Museum of Art (MALI). We'll stop at Plaza San Martín Square to learn about its history.

Next, we'll bike along the streets of Jiron de la Union, Jiron Ica and Ucayali to see the famous balconies of Lima. We'll visit the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, known for its catacombs.

The final stop will be at the Plaza de Armas, home to the Government Palace, the Cathedral, and the Municipal Palace.

We will conclude with a coffee or chocolate before returning to the starting point, completing the tour in 4 hours.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Rental of bike + helemt
  • A coffee or a hot chocolate
  • Photos and a video of the activity

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Avenida Arequipa 5001, 15074 Miraflores, Peru

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