After a relaxing time having peruvian food, We will talk about the fundation, meaning and importance of the city. Also, we will talk about the importance of the monuments around the Main Square such as The President Palace, City Hall and The Cathedral.Visit the different areas of San Francisco Church and Convent and finish the tour on the catacombs, one of the best experiences in Lima Downtown.Perfect place to talk about peruvian Architecture and its evolution from Colonial Times to the present.This is the most important streets in Peru and here we will talk about how bars can be used to lead the revolution on the society, the independence of Peru and Slavery in the colonial times.One of the most beautiful squares in Peru, where we can talk about the republican period and how local people can get together to express different points of view about politics or other topics. Also this is the perfect stop to try Pisco Sour in one of the bars where this cocktail was created.
Peru · City Tours
Lima City Tour and Catacombs
The journey
- 01 Explore Lima’s historic centre with a certified guide
- 02 Visit the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco
- 03 See the famous catacombs in downtown Lima
- 04 Learn about Lima’s colonial and republican history
- 05 View major landmarks around the Main Square
- 06 Discuss architecture, religion, society, and politics
- 07 Enjoy Peruvian churros during the experience
Discover the heart of Lima on a guided walk through the city’s historic centre, where architecture, religion, politics, and everyday life come together. Visit key landmarks around the Main Square, including the Government Palace and Cathedral, and explore the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco with its famous catacombs.
Along the way, learn about Lima’s colonial foundations, republican history, social change, and architectural evolution from colonial times to the present. With a certified guide and a local treat included, this short tour offers an engaging introduction to one of Peru’s most important historic districts.
Discover the heart of Lima on a guided walk through the city’s historic centre, where architecture, religion, politics, and everyday life come together.
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What's Included
- Certified Tour Guide in English and Spanish.
- Entrance Ticket to Catacombs and San Francisco Church
- Peruvian Churros
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Accommodation Pick Up or Drop Off
Know before you go
- ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or for those traveling with a baby stroller, due to the nature of the route and for the safety of all travelers.
- All travelers must carry their passport, a clear photo of it, or the official entry document used to enter Peru (driver’s licenses are not accepted). Travelers without valid documents must pay the additional 18% VAT (IGV).
- Before the tour, all participants must attend a mandatory safety briefing and sign a safety and responsibility form.
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Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Jesús María.
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