Colonial Lima: History, Culture + Catacombs Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Lima, Peru
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Lima in an authentic, dynamic and unforgettable way with the exclusive City Tour. Tour the most emblematic places of the Peruvian capital, such as Miraflores, Parque del Amor, the impressive Huaca Pucllana and the historic Lima Center, accompanied by a professional guide who will bring each place to life through stories, curiosities and unique details that you will not find in a tour guide.

Let yourself be surprised by the perfect combination of history, culture and modernity while enjoying a comfortable, safe and carefully organized tour. This tour is ideal for travelers who want to get to know the best of Lima in no time, capture great photographs and live an authentic local experience.

Explore, learn and discover the essence of Lima in an experience designed for you to enjoy every moment.
Book today and live an unforgettable experience in the Peruvian capital.

What's included

  • Professional tourism guide.
  • Includes entrance to the convent of San Francisco las Catacombas.
  • Includes pickup from your hotel or Airbnb.
  • TIPS
  • FOOD AND DRINKS NOT INCLUDED.

What to expect

  1. El Parque del Amor
    30m
    The Love Park is one of Lima’s most iconic and romantic places, opened in 1993 in honor of love and friendship. This charming space invites visitors to explore its colorful mosaics inspired by Gaudí’s style, enjoy phrases and poems dedicated to love, and admire the iconic sculpture “El Beso” by renowned Peruvian artist Victor Delfín, all accompanied by a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean.
  2. Huaca Pucllana
    30m
    Huaca Pucllana is an impressive pre-Inca archaeological complex located in the heart of Lima. During the outside visit, visitors will appreciate its majestic adobe pyramid and learn part of the history and legacy of one of the oldest cultures on the Peruvian coast, in an environment that combines tradition and modernity.
  3. Plaza San Martin
    Pass by
    Panoramic tour of Plaza San Martin, one of the most important and traditional squares in Lima. This iconic space stands out for its republican architecture, historical monuments and cultural atmosphere, becoming an emblematic point of the capital’s Historic Center.
  4. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
    30m
    Lima’s Plaza de Armas, located in the heart of the Historic Center, is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, surrounded by important colonial buildings such as Lima Cathedral and the Government Palace.
  5. Estacion de Desamparados
    20m
    Exterior view of the historic Desamparados Station, an elegant neoclassical style construction located in the Historic Center of Lima, recognized for its architectural value and its importance in the railway history of Peru.
  6. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Monastery of San Francisco and its catacombs, one of the most important religious complexes in Lima. It is notable for its famous catacombs, where approximately 70,000 human remains rest distributed in crypts ornate with bones. It also houses an impressive historical library and a majestic neoclassical basilica.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup will be at our clients’ Hotels and Airbnb in the districts of San Isidro , Miraflores and Barranco. We will pick them up and our guide will be able to find them by the proper name of each client and be ready 10 minutes before the start time of the tour.
In case of being in another location outside our pickup range please make the corresponding enquiry.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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