Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the heart of historic Lima on this small-group cultural experience through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center, ideal for first-time visitors looking to explore the city’s rich colonial history in a more authentic and personal way. Walk through Lima’s most iconic colonial landmarks, including Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Jirón de la Unión, and the beautiful Church of La Merced, while learning about the city’s fascinating history, architecture, and local traditions from passionate local guides. Choose between the flexible meeting point option or upgrade to the most booked experience including transport, Catacombs entrance, and local snacks for a more complete and stress-free visit. Limited small-group spaces available.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Passengers must be in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar, 10 minutes before the meeting time.

Pickup Information

Premium Tickets only: Optional meeting point pick-ups are available from our Tourist Information Centers in Miraflores for added convenience. Transportation may be provided in a car, minivan, or sprinter depending on the final number of confirmed participants.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza San Martin
Start your experience at one of Lima’s most beautiful and historic squares. Learn about Peru’s independence while admiring the elegant European-style architecture surrounding Plaza San Martín.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Jiron de La Union
Walk through Lima’s most iconic pedestrian street, once considered the city’s most elegant avenue and today filled with local culture, history, and everyday life.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Iglesia y Convento La Merced
Visit one of Lima’s oldest and most important colonial churches, famous for its baroque architecture and fascinating religious history.The church contains a variety of reredos. The altarpiece is fire gilded. The center of the altarpiece contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy, declared in 1615 the "heavenly protector of Lima."
Duration: 30 mins
4. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Discover the heart of Lima’s historic center, surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and some of the city’s most important colonial buildings.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
End the experience with the visit of the famous San Francisco Catacombs, an underground cemetery dating back to colonial times and one of Lima’s most unique historical attractions.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

All Fees and Taxes

Exclusion

Catacombs entrance

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Lima Walking Tour

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