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Tours/Lima/Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery

Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery

4.7(7)Lima3–4 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR4.6(5)
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
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Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery
Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery

At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Lima, Peru
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 7 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Peruvian Worldview

Description

Discover Peru’s history through its most mysterious sites. Explore the colonial catacombs hidden beneath ancient churches and visit the Presbyter Matías Maestro Cemetery (1808), the oldest public cemetery in the Americas, with more than 700 neoclassical mausoleums. We begin at Lima’s Main Square, learning about the founding of the City of Kings and its rise as Latin America’s most splendid capital. Then tour the San Francisco Convent and its famous catacombs to understand life and death in colonial times. Finally, wander through the impressive Matías Maestro Cemetery, including the Suicides Pavilion, the Crypt of the Heroes, and other remarkable sections. A fascinating journey into Lima’s hidden past!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
Start times
9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 12–75)
$85

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.

Tour Options

Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery

Pickup included

Itinerary

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Admission included60 min

Catacombs

Cementerio Presbitero Matias Maestro
Admission included120 min

Mausoleums and tombs

What's included

Included
Entrance tickets to the Catacombs
Entrance tickets to the Presbítero Maestro Cemetery
Air-conditioned vehicle

Pickup Locations & Times

Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.7
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How it compares in Lima

  • Starting price $85 is 73% above the typical $49 for tours of similar length in Lima

Excurgo comparison of 1,464 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery take?

Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery cost?

Prices start at $85 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.

What days does Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Can I cancel Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro Pickup points include Hotel La Mucura, Ayenda La Luna Inn.

What languages is Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Lima Underworld Experience : Catacombs & Ancient Cemetery worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 7 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Peruvian Worldview.

Reviews(7)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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RoseMorelPucci
May 5, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent

Our guide was excellent, knows a lot about this tour, I didn't find it though the guide was very hard to show and tell the story on the tour of the cemetery museum but I found the visit to the catacombs very interesting.

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Rosemery M
May 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent

It was very gratifying to have made the tour with Klaudia, she knows a lot about the history of Peru and Lima, we learned a lot from her

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Happiness29480738562
August 11, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
line cutting in the DR

The women there think nothing of cutting in front of you in line. for them its a rite of passage. to deny the gringo of his place in line. Im not one for taking things lying down. A young woman rudely butted in line and went ahead of me, she looked back at me, silently daring me to say something while she arrogantly preened herself, thinking i would do nothing. I said, in Spanish, "Excuse me, I didn't wait here for half an hour to be cut off in line. Move it or lose it," She was shocked that a gringo could speak her language and call her on her rudeness. She bowed her head and apologized and quickly disappeared. It just goes to show that rudeness, if it is allowed to fester, takes root in the culture as "normal".

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ChaddioDC
January 24, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Lots of Creepy Fun!

We had an absolute blast with our guide Renzo! We were picked us up at our Airbnb, which was very convenient and appreciated. It was just the three of us so we got a delightfully personalized tour. We love the creepy and macabre, and so does Renzo, so he was excited to give us all the details (and we also shared our favorite horror movies). The catacombs at the monastery were fascinating. The cemetery portion was also fantastic as we got to hear all kinds of stories about some of the (in)famous residents, from presidents to witches to miracle children. Overall, we highly recommend this tour!

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Explorer12345568866
April 22, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful and unforgettable experience!

It was the most intense moment I've lived to this day. The team was formidable and made me always feel safe and confident. I recommend this experience. It's something not to lose!

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Rebekah_B
June 6, 2022 · via Viator
Dark and creepy, but in a fun way!

Really different way to see the city. Great tour guide and lots of fun. Highly recommend it! If you enjoy cemeteries, you will be very impressed with the sculptures here!

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Sherpa37712232153
August 1, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t miss one of the most beautiful parts of the city. Not creepy at all, it was beautiful

This was a fantastic to hear. You start out for the best rate in a very high-class bus from your hotel to the Sittercity, you get to see the central plaza in old town which is marvelous. Unfortunately, due to Covid, it was closed he could not walk through it but you could see it from all angles from the sides. Architecture was fantastic and meet for some great photos. He then proceeded to an old church and get a tour of the church, followed by the catacombs underneath with your full of bones from several hundred years. This is a fascinating tour underneath the church, through old brick lined tunnels and passages. After that, a bus ride again. You go to an old abandoned cemetery which is absolutely beautiful. In other cities, they would charge a huge amount to tour these lovely statuary and old Graves. Arturo was able to point out interesting characters from the history of Peru buried here. This included several past presidents, and other large mausoleums which were amazing to see. Whole tour was about 45 hours and definitely money well spent. One of most beautiful parts of the city, and apparently no one goes here – we were the only people on the cemetery part of the tour in the entire cemetery, which seems to be miles in each dimension. I would say this is a don’t miss tour.

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$85/ person
4.7(7)
Duration3–4 hours
LanguagesEN, ES
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