Lima and Catacombs Historic Center Tour

5.0 (22 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration3h 40m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the historical secrets of Lima with a fascinating tour that includes a visit to the catacombs of the Church and Convent of San Francisco. Explore the rich colonial architecture of the historic center and delve into the mysterious underground catacombs, which house thousands of human remains from the past. An unmissable cultural and tourist experience in the fascinating city of Lima. Book your tour now and be surprised by the history that lies beneath your feet.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Ticket to the Catacombs
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up from Hotel or Airbnb
  • Preparation of Pisco Sour
  • Bilingual Guide
  • We do not include food on this tour.

What to expect

  1. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    1h
    We will begin the tour, picking up passengers from their respective hotels where they are staying and we will head towards the historic center of Lima in private and conditioned mobility.
  2. Plaza San Martin
    25m
    Continuing our adventure we will arrive at PLAZA SAN MARTIN. Once we arrive at this square you will find yourself surrounded by historical buildings such as the Teatro Colón, the Giacoletti building and the Gran Hotel Bolívar and in the center of the square the statue in honor of General San Martín, manager of the independence of Peru.
  3. Jiron de La Union
    20m
    Then we will tour the 11 blocks that Jirón de la Unión brings us, this one connects with the main square of Lima; In it we can see multiple colonial balconies and shopping galleries.
  4. Iglesia De La Merced
    15m
    We will stop at this point and visit the La Merced Church, the tour guide will explain in detail its history and relevance throughout the years since its creation.
  5. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    40m
    The Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor, located in the heart of the historic center and in the same place where the conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535, is one of the most important places to visit in Lima. Surrounded by some of the most important buildings in the city such as the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Sagrario Church, this spacious square is also a good meeting point between tourists and locals around a beautiful fountain, being the most famous and busiest place in the city.
  6. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Another of the places that we will visit in Lima that will impress you the most will be the Monastery of San Francisco, located near the Plaza de Armas. Very famous for its catacombs and its incredible library, where you can admire thousands of ancient texts, some from the time of the Spanish conquest, this monastery also has a basilica where the neoclassical style main altar, the sacristy, the chapter house and the cloister. It is also known for its enormous catacombs where some 70,000 corpses rest, some of them in crypts full of bones that have even been placed "with a decorative sense."

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour guide will be waiting for you at the main door of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, he will be wearing a red polo shirt and an official tour guide card.

End point

The tour will culminate in the Plaza Mayor in Lima.

Pickup details

The guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby with the red polo shirt and official tour guide card.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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5.0 (22)

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