Tour por La Fortaleza del Real Felipe + Callao Monumental

Tour of Royal Philip Fortress + Historic center of Callao Monumental

Discover the largest military fortress of South America, Lima - Peru

ABOUT

Visit the largest Spanish military construction known as La Fortaleza del Real Felipe in honor of the spanish bourbon King Charles The Fifth; it was built in an area of 70,000 m² during the 18th century under the governments of the viceroys José Antonio Manso de Velasco and Manuel de Amat to protect the port and Lima from the corsair and pirate attacks. Once you enter the museum, you will be able to see nine buildings and/or areas.

On this tour you will also explore the historical center of Monumental Callao which includes walking through Plaza Grau, Plaza José Gálvez, the traditional street of Jirón Constitución 250, additionally some art galleries and finally quite a lot of Graffiti art.

Why to reserve with us?
  • 100% Peruvian company
  • 100% Indigenous team
  • Licensed tour guides

DETAILS

Duration:

  • With Meeting Point: About 2 hours
  • With Pick-up from your hotel: About 3 hours
  • With Pick-up from your hotel and Drop-off at your hotel: About 4 hours

Language: Spanish, English — Separate Groups based on the language.

Tour Type: 100% private excursion.

Accessibility: This tour is suitable for people with reduced mobility (The price might change).

What to bring?

  • In summer — December to March:
    • Caps or hats
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • A bottle of water
    • Local currency in cash for the entrance tickets for the museum
  • The rest of the year:
    • Sweaters or jackets
    • Local currency in cash for the entrance tickets for the museum

Included:

  • Private, professional and authorized tour Guide
  • Others: (applies only on request – the prices will change)
    • Pick-up with a vehicle, Driver, and Guide from your hotel
    • Private and professional Driver
    • Private vehicle: H1, Van, Renault, Sprinter — it will depend on the group size
    • Drop off with a vehicle, Driver, and Guide at your hotel
    • Tolls
  • * We do not provide Taxi-Guide (it refers to a vehicle that is small, the driver and the guide are the same person) — we offer quality!

Not Included:

  • Tips (optional)
  • Entrance tickets for the fortress: 15 Soles per person
  • * You can buy the tickets for the attractions on the same day as your tour

How to book? Please book on this webpage or contact us through WhatsApp.

WhatsApp: +51 958745640 & +51 984479073

ITINERARY

The itinerary can always change because of strikes and festivals; if so, your Guide will do alternative routes.

Meeting Place

Meet us outside the maingate of the Real San Felipe fortress—the gate is located in Plaza Independencia. We can also meet you at your hotel. Previous coordination with the reservations departament is requiered.

Transfer from your hotel to the Real Felipe Fortress —  if applicable or requested

The transfer will last about 35 to 45 minutes depending on which district you are in.

Explore the Royal Philip Fortress

Discover this unmissable place in Lima, once you enter you will see the following areas and/or sectionings:

  • The King’s Tower
  • The Queen’s Tower
  • Governor’s Palace
  • The Artillery Park
  • The Armored Vehicle Park
  • The Knight of the Twelve Guns
  • The Peruvian Legion of the Guard
  • The Oploteca: The Museum of weapons
  • The Casa de la Respuesta house

Visit of historical center the Monumental Callao

The monumental Callao includes buildings from the colonial and republican era as well as super picturesque streets and squares, on this tour we will take a short walk through the most relevant places and see the following places:

  • Plaza Miguel Grau
  • Plaza Jose Galvez
  • Art gallery of Casa Ronald or alternatively, other art galleries will be visited
  • Jirón Constitución: The most famous colonial street in Callao

Tour Ending Place

This tour ends near the Real San Felipe fortress. We can also end up at your hotel upon exclusive request.

PHOTOS

PRICE

With Meeting Point: (You come to our meeting point and return to your hotel, all on your own)

  • 35 USD per person based on 2 people
  • 25 USD per person based on 3 people
  • 20 USD per person based on 4 people
  • 18 USD per person based on 5 people
  • If your group is bigger, contact us pls!

With Pick-up: (We pick you up from your hotel with a private vehicle and tour guide; however, you return to your hotel on your own) — Applies only for hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, La Victoria, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel, Callao y Lima

  • 60 USD per person based on 2 people
  • 45 USD per person based on 3 people
  • 35 USD per person based on 4 people
  • 30 USD per person based on 5 people
  • If your group is bigger, contact us pls!

With Pick-up and Drop-off: (We both pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at your hotel with a private vehicle and tour guide) — Applies only for hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, La Victoria, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel, Callao y Lima

  • 70 USD per person based on 2 people
  • 50 USD per person based on 3 people
  • 40 USD per person based on 4 people
  • 35 USD per person based on 5 people
  • If your group is bigger, contact us pls!

SCHEDULES

On Request, we suggest starting the tour at 9:00 or 14:00 — From Tuesday to Sunday. The Real Felipe museum is closed on Mondays.

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    MEETING PLACE

    Meet us outside the maingate of the Real San Felipe fortress—the gate is located at Plaza Independencia. We can also meet you at your hotel. Previous coordination with the reservations departament is requiered.

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