Government Palace Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Government Palace. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)
• City Tour Panoramic Bus Departure From Larcomar
• All-Inclusive Highlights of Lima Tour
• Fantastic Lima: City Tour, Magic Water Show, and Local Dinner
• Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs

It’s free to admire the grand baroque exterior of Lima’s Government Palace from the outside. However, sightseeing tours are a great way to combine the landmark with other nearby attractions. Half-day walking tours start from US$24, while panoramic bus tours that let you cover more of Lima in less time cost around US$35.

Yes, you can go inside the Government Palace; however, it’s not a simple case of turning up on the day. You’ll need to write a letter to the Tourism Office of the Palace at least a week before you want to visit, requesting to go inside.

Yes, you can see the Changing of the Guard ceremony outside the Government Palace. This impressive military ceremony draws many visitors to the gates of the landmark at 11:45am every day. A brass band accompanies soldiers as they march slowly to relieve the current guards of their duties.

If you’re lucky enough to arrange a visit to the Government Palace, you’ll be able to see the spectacular Golden Room; the Palace of Versailles inspired this gold leaf–smothered ceremony hall. Other highlights include the Basadre Room, where two antique carriages are exhibited, and the Hall of Peace, famous for its baroque ceiling adorned with carvings.

Yes, the Government Palace is on the Plaza de Armas, the central point of Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic center. So, it’s close to multiple attractions, including the twin-towered Cathedral of Lima, a renowned example of Renaissance architecture, and the yolk-yellow San Francisco Convent.