Visit the Historic Center of Lima and its Catacombs
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby with the red polo shirt and official tour guide card.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(22)
Very friendly and attentive guide.
It was a very interesting tour, with historical and current information. Samira was very friendly and resolved all our doubts.
The tour with Samira was wonderful! Super well explained everything. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much for the tour that the boys gave us, very organized in everything and I guato visit the historic center of Lima.
It is definitely the best choice to do a Tour, the guys are very capos and very attentive with everything!! Fully recommended for those who do not know this tour, would return again without a doubt!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you very much for the organization and for the good treatment of the guide Augusto, his professionalism and his vibes of being able to connect the group, also, the best part in my opinion was going to the catacombs and the tasting of piscos that he gave me at the end.
It was an excellent Tour!! full of empathy and knowledge on Augusto's part, we toured several places and at the end we enjoyed a tasting of Pisco , it was magical and amazing the moment.
The place is too good, and the guides are very attentive, it is a great experience that you will not forget and I recommend them to all the public.
All very good and guide them the most. Recommended, they explain very well to details and friendliness. Recommended, next time I'll come with my family.
Give the best lime tour, are attentive and friendly, the places are excellent, you can go alone or accompanied and still enjoy the experience
