We will begin our colonial and contemporary City Tour of Lima with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. Our staff will pick you up from your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro, etc. around 09:15 am / 14:15 pm to take you to our bus to start the tour of Lima and its surroundings: Pre-Hispanic Lima: The wonderful tour begins by visiting the Pucllana Pyramid, built in the 4th century AD. This is a place that was considered sacred by the Incas, it was a religious center. You will be enlightened about its culture and society, architecture and textiles. It is a very important archaeological vestige. Colonial Lima: We will tour the historic center of Lima, to see many beautiful monuments and colonial buildings: Paseo de la República, Plaza San Martín, Plaza de Armas, Government Palace (where the President lives and works), the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace, the Palacio Mayor. We will also visit the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank (Banco Federal del Perú) to see the Treasures of Peru collection, a superior selection of items from many pre-Hispanic civilizations: gold, textiles and ceramics. Next, we will go to the Convent of San Francisco, which houses the main collection of religious art in America. Finally, visit the catacombs still located under the Peruvian Congress building, which were used by the Catholic Inquisition. Contemporary Lima: We will visit traditional and upper class neighborhoods of Lima such as San Isidro Olivar (a very elegant park), Miraflores and the modern Larcomar shopping center next to the seashore. The excursion lasts about 3 and a half hours and ends with drop-off at your hotel. Note: The Central Reserve Bank Museum is closed on Mondays, Saturday afternoons and Sunday afternoons.