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Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Overview
Discover a side of Lima most visitors never see.
On this private Dark Side of Lima experience, you’ll step off the beaten path and uncover the city’s more intriguing and lesser-known stories.
From haunted houses and secret tunnels to tales of monks, power, and unsolved crimes, this experience reveals the hidden layers behind Lima’s historic streets. Rather than focusing only on the highlights, you’ll explore the stories, mysteries, and events that shaped the city into what it is today.
After two hours you’ll walk away with a richer understanding of Lima’s past, as well as a coupon for a complimentary pisco sour to enjoy at a local bar.
Expect an exclusive experience with:
• Tailored storytelling shaped around your interests
• Deeper insights into Lima’s darker history and hidden stories
• A relaxed atmosphere
What's included
Professional guides
What to expect
Iglesia de San Agustin
20m
Admire its ornate Baroque façade and hear the chilling legend of the procession of souls said to emerge from the church at night.
10m
Visit one of Lima’s many haunted houses and learn how its residents have lived alongside unexplained phenomena.
10m
Discover the dramatic story of the fire that devastated this historic theatre and its remarkable restoration.
Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo
10m
Explore stories of underground crypts, forgotten burial grounds, mysterious tunnels and infamous colonial exorcisms.
Rio Rimac
10m
Look out over the river while uncovering the story of a magnificent Venetian-style palace demolished in the search for hidden treasure.
10m
Stand in Lima’s historic main square, once the setting for public executions and the bloody revolt of the Gutiérrez brothers.
10m
Experience the vintage atmosphere of this legendary bar and hear the gruesome story of one of Lima’s most notorious murders.
10m
Discover the secrets of Lima’s famous catacombs and the mysterious network of tunnels believed to run beneath the historic centre.
10m
Admire this imposing 16th-century mansion and hear the dark legends of secret ceremonies, heresy and torture associated with it.
Museum of the Inquisition
20m
Conclude the tour at the former seat of Lima’s Inquisition, where accused heretics faced interrogation, punishment and terrifying instruments of torture.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
You will be met in front of Saint Agustín Church in downtown Lima. Please show up on the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time of the tour. Your tour guide will carry a red umbrella.
End point
The tour ends at Plaza de Armas (main square).
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
