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.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Historic Lima and Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $19 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 205 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lima Walking Tour.
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Marcy was truly amazing, so knowledgeable, kind and patient. She gave a thorough breakdown of the history of the historic district and the catacombs. If you’re going to book this trip, be sure to ask for Marcy! Honestly can’t go wrong! History aside, the city is beautiful and it’s amazing to truly experience the culture from a local perspective. This was truly worth the time and money spent and I highly recommend.
Ali was a great guide, very informative and nice, recommend heavily :)
annaaU7992LP, thank you so much for the sweet review and heavy recommendation! 💛 Sharing the best insights and creating a warm, welcoming vibe for our walk is always my biggest priority. It was an absolute pleasure having you on the tour and exploring together! May your travels be packed with incredible food, fantastic weather, and unforgettable highlights along the way! ✨
Ali was really nice and answered all of the questions we had! Amazing experience, I’m gonna recommend my friends to take a tour with Ali :)
Thank you so much for the amazing review and for spreading the word to your friends, Companion12783948761! 💛 Answering all your curious questions and sharing our city's culture with you made the tour truly special for me. Knowing you had such a wonderful experience is the absolute best reward! Hope you carry fond memories of our walk with you, and I look forward to welcoming your friends soon! ✨
Ali was a great tour guide, really nice and she told us a lot of interesting things. Would recommend!
324magdaw, thank you so much for the lovely review and recommendation! 💛 Sharing the hidden stories and fascinating details of our city with such wonderful guests is what makes guiding so rewarding. I'm so happy you had a great time and enjoyed our walk together! Hope the rest of your time in Lima is filled with great food, vibrant sights, and unforgettable moments! ✨
Marcy was fantastic! She was very patient and flipped easily into English. She didn't rush us around and was great about answering questions- she was very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend- ask for Marcy!
Thank you so much for your review 861syp! 😊 It was a pleasure showing you around Lima and sharing its history and culture with you. I’m so glad you felt comfortable asking questions and enjoyed the experience at your own pace. Your recommendation means a lot to me! 💛
We had a great walking tour with Marcy as our guide. She was previously a guide at San Francisco y Catacombs and has very detailed knowledge, which made for a rich experience. She speaks great English and switched easily between English and Spanish with our mixed group. The pace was relaxed and comfortable. The driver handled congested Lima traffic with ease. We appreciated both guide and driver.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review JillsE356!💛 It was a pleasure guiding your mixed group and sharing Lima’s history with you. I’m very happy you enjoyed the relaxed pace and found the experience informative and comfortable. I’ll definitely pass your kind words on to our driver!🙌
Marcy was a fantastic guide, excellent English!
Thank you so much for your kind words Q7496D!😁💛 It was a pleasure having you on the tour and sharing a little bit of Lima with you. I’m so happy you enjoyed the experience and felt comfortable with my English. Hope you take home some wonderful memories of Lima!✨
Just come back from the essentials tour to Historic tour and catacombs visit. The experience was great and made even better by the tour guide Merci who did a great job explaining everything. The essentials tour includes the catacombs paid for and also a churro. I would also recommend getting a Chicha Morada. The tour takes four hours but the time flies by. During our tour we had a very small group of four with the atmosphere being great throughout. Thank you Merci
Thank you so much for joining our Essentials Tour Hiten! 💛 It was a pleasure showing you the Historic Center and sharing its history, traditions, and flavors with your lovely group. I’m so happy you enjoyed the catacombs, the churro, and the Chicha Morada recommendation! 😊 Thank you for your kind words and for recommending the experience. Hope to see you again in Lima! ✨
We had an excellent experience on our tour today of Lima's Historic Center. Marcy was very polite, kind, and attentive throughout the entire tour. She explained each place in great detail and was always mindful that we were enjoying the experience. Without a doubt, an excellent guide and a very pleasant person. We totally recommend her!
¡Muchísimas gracias por tus lindas palabras Carlos! 💛 Me alegra saber que disfrutaron del recorrido por el Centro Histórico de Lima y que se sintieron acompañados durante toda la experiencia. Fue un verdadero placer compartir con ustedes la historia y los rincones de nuestra hermosa ciudad✨ ¡Espero que se lleven muy buenos recuerdos de Lima y que nos volvamos a encontrar! 💛
Marchi was most knowledgeable and friendly and made our afternoon a joyful experience. Richard and Michael
Richard and Michael, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🤩I’m delighted to hear that I made your afternoon such a joyful experience. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated my service. It was a pleasure having you with me, and I hope to welcome you again on your next visit! 💛
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