Lima City Tour: Markets, History, Saints & Convent of St Domingo

Begin at the vibrant Mercado Nº2 de Surquillo, where you’ll explore colorful stalls filled with exotic fruits, local ingredients, fresh seafood, and traditional Peruvian products while experiencing everyday local life. Continue to the elegant Plaza San Martín, one of Lima’s most iconic squares, surrounded by beautiful republican architecture and historic buildings. The tour then takes you to the impressive Convento de Santo Domingo, home to the tombs of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macias. Explore its colonial cloisters and discover centuries of religious and cultural history. The highlight of the experience is climbing the famous Santo Domingo Tower, the highest historic viewpoint in Lima. From the top, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the city’s colonial rooftops, churches, and modern skyline. Finally, arrive at the historic Plaza Mayor de Lima, the birthplace of Lima and the center of the city’s colonial heritage.