City tour of the historic center and catacombs with hotel pickup
Description
This city tour is designed for travelers who want to know the best of Lima in a few hours, in a comfortable, safe and well organized way. Unlike a common tour, we combine the modern area of Miraflores, a panoramic stop in Huaca Pucllana, the Historic Center of Lima and the entrance to the famous Catacombs of San Francisco. It includes pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels, professional guide and a small group experience to better enjoy each place.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start the experience with pickup from hotels or airbnb in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. Our team will stop by the hotel or agreed point to start the city tour in a comfortable and organized way.
We will make a panoramic stop at the Parque del Amor, one of the most representative places in Miraflores. From here travelers can enjoy a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, take pictures and get to know part of the modern area of Lima.
We will stop outside at Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca ceremonial center located in the heart of Miraflores. Our guide will explain its historical significance and travelers will have time to take pictures from the outside.
We will visit the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site. We will walk through its colonial streets, traditional balconies and main squares as our guide shares the history, culture and curiosities of the Peruvian capital.
We will visit the Plaza Mayor in Lima, the historic heart of the city. From this point we will see the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral, the Municipality and other important colonial buildings.
We will enter the Convent of San Francisco, one of the most impressive places in the Historic Center. During the visit we will learn about its historical environments, religious art, colonial architecture and the famous Catacombs of San Francisco, one of the most visited attractions in Lima.
At the end of the visit, we will start the return to the hotels or agreed points within the selected areas. The team will accompany the travelers until the end of the experience.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If at the time of booking the platform does not allow you to select or type the name of your hotel, do not worry. You can complete the booking normally and then send us the name and address of your accommodation by message. You can also manually type this information in the “special requirements” or “operator notes” section. The team will contact you after receiving the reservation to confirm the exact pick-up point and provide you with the corresponding schedule. The guide will pick up each passenger directly from the reception desk of your hotel, Airbnb or accommodation located within the pick-up area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
Excellent value. Our guide Cesar was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. He switched between Spanish and English easily, and because I was the last one on the van at the end, our driver took me straight to a restaurant to meet co-workers which was very nice. We also spent plenty of time in the historic district exploring.
Was very interesting tour and Mario very knowledgeable in all the places visited. Our driver Armando was superb navigating the roads in Peru.
I didn’t expect central Lima to have so much beautiful architecture. Seeing it as part of a guided visit made the experience much better because we actually understood the history behind some of the places.
The tour was very well organized from start to finish. I especially liked the visit to the Historic Center and the Catacombs. Everything went according to the planned schedule.
What caught my attention the most were the Catacombs. It is a place that is definitely worth visiting if you go to Lima. The organization of the tour was very good.
I didn't know much about the history of Lima and this tour helped me quite a bit to understand it. The explanation during the visit was clear and entertaining.
Unforgettable and wonderful moments
The tour is very good from the pickup to the places they took us, but without a doubt the one who made the experience very pleasant is the guide Mario or Supermario as we called him, he surprised us with all the information he provided us, being very dynamic, and the best thing was that in the vehicle he kept talking to us and teaching us about the whole city, even the typical dishes and the spices they are made with. You are the best Supermario
What I liked most was that the experience felt balanced. It was not just transportation from place to place, but a full activity with history, good pacing, and a unique stop at the catacombs.
I liked that the tour was not heavy or too fast. It was well balanced and the visit to the catacombs gave a truly special touch to the experience.
