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City Guide  - Lima  - Tours of the City
Tours of the City

Walking Tours
Because of the pollution and the enormity of Lima, it is probably best to avoid lengthy walking tours. They are available but need to be booked on an individual basis through a good agent, such as Lima Tours, Calle Belen 1040 (tel: (01) 424 5110). Better to restrict a tour to a small area and enjoy stopping off in local cafés for coffee and churros (doughnuts). The Municipalidad de Lima (Town Hall) (tel: (01) 427 4848 or 6080, ext 222) also organises free short walking tours.

Bus Tours

Private bus tours of the city can also be arranged through Lima Tours. These take in the main squares as well as key attractions, such as the Cathedral, a colonial mansion and the Miraflores and San Isidro suburbs. Tours go twice daily and start from the city centre. The four-hour tour costs US$25 per person, including entry tickets and English guide. Another option is the bus tour named Urbanito, which departs every 20 minutes from the main square. Tours are in Spanish only and cost US$2.



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