City Tour Trujillo Half Day All Inclusive
About this tour
- Start: Pick up from the hotel in the city of Trujillo at 9 in the morning (morning shift) or at 2 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
- Duration: 3 hours (half day).
- Type of transport: Wide and modern tourist transport.
- Tickets (included): Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
- Tour guide: Professional bilingual guide (in Spanish or English).
- Tourist attractions to visit:. Trujillo Cathedral, Main Square Casa Urquiaga, Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Trujillo and more.
- Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
- Immediate confirmation.
Description
- The city of Trujillo was founded in 1534 by Diego de Almagro. Throughout the colonial and republican times it was one of the most important cities in Peru. Today its historic center offers a tour of the main temples, buildings and museums of the city. The Trujillo City Tour lasts approximately 3 hours (from 9 in the morning or from 2 in the afternoon). It offers a visit to the Main Square the Trujillo Cathedral, the Main Square, the Urquiaga House, the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Trujillo and more. Includes pick up from the hotel in Trujillo, complete tourist transportation, professional guide and entrance to all the tourist attractions to visit.
This is the experience
- The half-day Trujillo City Tour allows you to enjoy a historical and cultural experience through the main temples and buildings of the ‘City of Eternal Spring’. During the 3 hours that the tour lasts, the visitor will be able to visit the Main Square, the Trujillo Cathedral, the Urquiaga House, the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Trujillo and more temples and monuments of the city (Church of San Lorenzo, El Carmen church, El Recreo square, the wall of the city of Trujillo). The tour includes everything you need for a safe and well-organized visit: pick up, transportation, entrance fees, guide, and more.
Itinerary
- The tour begins with the tourist’s pick-up from the door of their hotel in the city of Trujillo (valid for hotels in the historic center of the city). The pick up is at 9 in the morning (morning shift) or at 2 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
- Aboard a large tourist transport we will travel through the center of the city. The first stop will be at the Main Square of Trujillo (founded in 1534). There we will appreciate its beautiful ornamentation, as well as its statue (sculpture of a man who snorts). Through the professional tour guide we will learn more about its history, its creation (by the German artist Edmund Moeller.
- Next, we will go to the Trujillo Cathedral (built in 1646), a Churrigueresque-style construction, which maintains a striking yellow color on its facades. Together with the tour guide we will appreciate its structures, treasures and historical importance.
- The next tourist destination we will visit will be Casa Urquiaga, which offers a neoclassical style. We will visit its museum and premises dating from the 16th century (today the Central Reserve Bank works there).
- After the visit we will board the tourist transport to travel to the upper part of the city from where we will have panoramic views of: the church of Bethlehem, the Baanante house, the central market and the arches of the city.
- The next tourist destination where we will travel will be the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of the National University of Trujillo. There we will enter the company of our professional guide and we will get to know the collection of ceramics, jewelry, tools, all from ancient Peru (especially from the Mochica culture, which inhabited a large part of the La Libertad region).
- Back on board the tourist transport we will visit important buildings in the city, such as: the church of San Lorenzo, the church of El Carmen, the square of El Recreo and more.
- The last tourist destination we will visit will be the old wall of the city of Trujillo, built during the colonial era (1689) to protect the city from the invasion of pirates and corsairs.
- Finally we will return each visitor to the door of their hotel in the city of Trujillo. The tour ends at noon (morning shift) and at 5 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
Included in tour
- Pick up from the tourist’s hotel in the historic center of Trujillo.
- Full comprehensive tourist transportation.
- Professional tour guide service.
- Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
- Return to the tourist’s hotel at the end of the tour.
- Tour cancellation option.
- Option to change the tour date.
- Food during the tour.
- Souvenirs.
What to bring?
- Hat or cap.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable clothes (because Trujillo has a hot climate).
- Passport or identity document.
- Camera.
- Cash for optional extra purchases.
Where does the tour start and end?
- The tour begins with the tourist’s pick-up at the door of their hotel in the city of Trujillo at 9 in the morning (morning shift) and at 2 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
- The tour concludes with the return of the tourist at the door of his hotel in Trujillo at noon (morning shift) and at 5 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
Where does the tour start and end?
- The tour begins with the tourist’s pick-up at the door of their hotel in the city of Trujillo at 9 in the morning (morning shift) and at 2 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
- The tour concludes with the return of the tourist at the door of his hotel in Trujillo at noon (morning shift) and at 5 in the afternoon (afternoon shift).
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- During the tour you will not suffer any symptoms of altitude sickness or soroche. This is because the city of Trujillo is at sea level.
Group or private services
- Do you want to do the Trujillo City Tour in private service? Contact info@machupicchuterra.com or (+51) 982 108 083.
Frequent questions
Where is the city of Trujillo?
The city of Trujillo is located on the north coast of Peru, about 556 kilometers from the city of Lima (capital of Peru). Trujillo is the capital of the department of La Libertad. It is located at sea level.
What places are visited on the Trujillo City Tour?
The Trujillo City Tour includes a visit to the Cathedral, the Main Square the Urquiaga House, the Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Trujillo and the old city wall.
What are the Trujillo City Tour hours?
The tour takes place in two possible schedules. The morning shift at 9 in the morning and the afternoon shift at 2 in the afternoon. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Can I cancel the Trujillo City Tour?
Yes, you can cancel the Trujillo City Tour by sending an email to info@machupicchuterra.com (the last term to request the cancellation is up to 5 days before the day of the tour). The penalty is 25% of the value of the tour (the refund is 75%).
Can I change the date of the Trujillo City Tour?
Yes, you can change the date or the names of the holders of the City Tour Trujillo by sending an email to info@machupicchuterra.com (the last term to request the cancellation is up to 5 days before the day of the tour). Changes have a penalty of 10% of the value of the tour.
How do I pay for the Trujillo City Tour?
The purchase of the Trujillo City Tour is online with the Machupicchu Terra website (payment is 100% of the value of the tour). Payment can be made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal credit or debit cards.
What tourist services are included in the Trujillo City Tour?
The Trujillo City Tour includes pick up from the door of the hotel in Trujillo, full tourist transportation, professional tour guide, entrance to all tourist attractions and return to the visitor’s hotel.
What should I bring to the Trujillo City Tour?
If you do the Trujillo City Tour, wear comfortable clothes for a warm climate (polo shirt, thin pants or shorts), a hat, sunscreen, as well as a backpack with snacks, a rehydrating drink and whatever you consider necessary. It is also important to carry an identity document (or passport) and cash for possible purchases of souvenirs.
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