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Overview
Discover the best of Lima with our guided City Tour, featuring a fascinating visit to the Catacombs of the San Francisco Convent. Walk through the Historic Center, admire its stunning colonial architecture, and learn about the rich history of Peru’s capital as you explore mysterious underground passages that have guarded centuries of secrets. This cultural experience is ideal for history and adventure lovers who want to see Lima’s highlights in just a few hours, with the comfort of professional guidance and transportation included.
Meeting and Pickup
Clients who choose the meeting point option for this tour will be picked up at Parque del Amor in Miraflores. One day before the tour, our team will contact you to confirm the exact pick-up time and share the details of your assigned guide, ensuring a smooth and well-organized experience.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. We start our tour by picking up each traveler from their selected location. Depending on the option you choose at the time of booking, your pick-up time will be assigned accordingly. We offer pick-up from a designated meeting point, hotels in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro, or directly from Jorge Chávez International Airport. Please note that prices vary based on the selected pick-up option, so make sure to review this information carefully before completing your reservation. First of all, you will visit one of the 50 most romantic parks in the world, located in the Miraflores neighborhood, known as the Parque del Amor, this park is a small and colorful refuge for couples in love, From here you have a magnificent view of the sea. It is inspired by the Park Güell in Barcelona and has in the central part a sculpture called "El Beso" by the Peruvian sculptor Víctor Delfín.
2. Continuing with our tour, you will visit the Huaca Pucllana Archaeological Site in a panoramic way, a sacred site belonging to the Lima culture.
3. hen we will visit the historic center of Lima and walk through its main squares, streets, churches and shreds of the ancient city of the Kings. Likewise, we will walk through the main square of Lima where our experienced guide will narrate the historical background of the old viceroyalty of Peru, we will appreciate the architectural monuments that surround the square, such as the cathedral of Lima, archiepiscopal palace, government palace. As soon as we finish our walk through the historic center, you will visit the chocomuseum, a museum store where it shows us the history of chocolate and cocoa in Peru, we can also taste its typical liquors and jams made from chocolate and cocoa.
4. Next, we will enter the Convent of San Francisco to explore its beautiful cloisters and the famous Catacombs, an underground ossuary that impresses visitors with its symbolism and remarkable preservation. This guided visit offers a fascinating glimpse into Lima’s colonial religious history and one of the most unique sites in the Historic Center. After the visit, you will have free time to explore nearby local shops and, if you wish, enjoy an optional complimentary tasting of the traditional Peruvian drink Pisco Sour.
5. Before finishing the tour, we will make a brief stop at Plaza San Martín, one of Lima’s most iconic squares and a symbol of Peru’s independence. Surrounded by elegant historic architecture, it is the perfect place for a final photo and to appreciate the atmosphere of the Historic Center.
Inclusion
Tourist transportation
Entrance to San Francisco Museum & Catacombs
Pick-up from your hotel, airport, or meeting point, based on your selected booking option.
Guided visit to Lima's Historic Center.
official tour guide
Exclusion
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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