




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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Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:17 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
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."
The guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby with the red polo shirt and official tour guide card.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lima and Catacombs Historic Center Tour lasts about 3h 40min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $90 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Children aged 2–5 pay from $45, adults from $90. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby with the red polo shirt and official tour guide card. Pickup points include Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lima and Catacombs Historic Center Tour | 3h 40min | 5.0 (22) | $90 | |
Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs. | 4 hours | 4.9 (795) | $16 | View |
A Journey Through Time: Lima's Historic Center & Catacombs Tour | 4 hours | 4.9 (422) | $20 | View |
Top Attractions in Lima: Historic Center, Love Park & Catacombs | 4 hours | 4.9 (232) | $16 | View |
Lima Historic Center Walking Tour & San Francisco Catacombs | 3h 30min | 5.0 (37) | $35 | View |
Historic Lima and Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (206) | $19 | View |
City tour of the historic center and catacombs with hotel pickup | 4 hours | 4.8 (50) | $39 | View |
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 22 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lima América Tours.