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Lima and Catacombs Historic Center Tour
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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.

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

End point

The tour will culminate in the Plaza Mayor in Lima.

Pickup Information

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Plaza San Martin
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.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Jiron de La Union
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.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Iglesia De La Merced
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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
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.
Duration: 40 mins
6. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
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."
Duration: 40 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Ticket to the Catacombs

Bottled water

Pick up from Hotel or Airbnb

Preparation of Pisco Sour

Bilingual Guide

Exclusion

Lunch

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

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Lima América Tours

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