Lima: Colonial City Excursion with Catacombs Museum Visit

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Lima: Colonial City Excursion with Catacombs Museum Visit
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
331 reviews

Discover the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this tour. See sights such as San Martin Square and the Plaza de Armas and finish with a visit to the catacombs, entry included.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Pickup included
Pick up and drop off are only included from: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center. If you are staying outside of these places, we can provide you a meeting point in Miraflores area to start the tour or offer you a transfer service for an extra cost. No airport or Callao area pick up/drop off included.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Torie – United States

Leydi was a fantastic tour guide! Visiting Lima required a proper guided tour and this was just that. We learned lots of interesting information and walked around the historic city area. It was very warm so drinking water was necessary! Glad we dressed comfy since we did lots of walking and some stairs.

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Michael – Australia

Leidy was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and with lots of information. Great experience

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Itinerary

  • 3 pickup location options:

    San Isidro, Miraflores, Barranco

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Plaza San Martín, Lima

    Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Plaza Mayor de Lima

    Guided tour, Walk (45 minutes)

  • Saint Francis Monastery Catacombs

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)

  • Van

    (45 minutes)

  • 3 drop-off locations:

    San Isidro, Barranco, Miraflores

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Admire San Martin Square and Plaza de Armas
  • Marvel at Lima's colonial architecture
  • Explore the catacombs museum in an old building
  • Learn the history of Lima from your local guide

Full description

Immerse yourself in Lima's colonial history with this tour. After getting picked up from your hotel, start your experience at San Martin Square, where you can admire colonial architecture buildings.

Later, visit the breathtaking Plaza de Armas and admire impressive buildings such as the Presidential Palace, City Hall, the Cathedral, and more.

Finish your tour exploring the fascinating Catacombs and Museum of San Francisco. Learn more about Peru's colonial period through the museum's vast collection of artwork, see rare editions in the library and wander through the blood-curdling passages of the catacombs, where the bones of 25,000 people lie. At the end of the day, get dropped off back at your hotel.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide
  • San Francisco de Asis Museum and catacombs entry ticket
  • Transfer from/to Lima Airport or Callao area

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 331 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Torie – United StatesApril 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Leydi was a fantastic tour guide! Visiting Lima required a proper guided tour and this was just that. We learned lots of interesting information and walked around the historic city area. It was very warm so drinking water was necessary! Glad we dressed comfy since we did lots of walking and some stairs.
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Michael – AustraliaApril 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Leidy was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and with lots of information. Great experience
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KWANG WOO – South KoreaFebruary 3, 2025 – Verified booking
In a situation where we had to cancel our tour due to flight circumstances and the deadline for changing reservations had passed, they kindly changed our schedule just for us and even provided finishing service at the airport, which really touched us. This is a trustworthy company, so we plan to continue using it in the future.

Product ID: 378274

Activity provider:
Lima Highlights Tours.

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