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Lima City Tour Half Day | Historic Center and Catacombs
Lima - Culture & History

Lima City Tour Half Day | Historic Center and Catacombs

  • Duration Half Day
  • Group Size 15 to 18 people
  • Max Altitude 150 m.s.n.m.
  • Guided in English, Spanish, Portuguese
About the Tour

The City Tour Lima invites you to discover the evolution of the Peruvian capital, traveling from the modernity of its coastal districts to the architectural majesty of its colonial center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

This half-day tour is ideal to acclimatize and optimize your time. It combines pedestrian walks and panoramic views, culminating in an intriguing underground exploration in one of the oldest religious complexes in South America.

Places to Visit and Main Attractions:

  • Miraflores and San Isidro (Panoramic): Visit to the iconic Parque del Amor in front of the Pacific Ocean, view of the pre-Inca pyramid Huaca Pucllana and tour of the traditional El Olivar Forest.
  • Connecting Route: Panoramic view of the Parque de la Reserva, the National Stadium and Plaza San Martín.
  • Historic Center of Lima (Pedestrian): Exploratory walk through the Plaza Mayor, admiring the exteriors of the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and the Cathedral Basilica.
  • Church and Convent of San Francisco: Entrance to the monumental complex to tour its cloisters and descend to its famous underground crypts, known as the "Catacombs" of Lima.

Why book this experience?

It is the perfect introduction to Peru. It frees you from the chaotic traffic of Lima by including safe pickups from tourist areas, guarantees your entry without lines to the catacombs and has the historical narrative of a certified official guide. Available in morning and afternoon shifts to adapt to your flight schedule.

Places you will visit on this tour

  • Lima

    Discover the best of Lima, City of Kings. Explore the colonial historic center, stroll the scenic Costa Verde cliffs in Miraflores, and savor world-renowned Peruvian gastronomy.

DAY 01

Panoramic Tour and Historic Center (Morning or Afternoon Shift)

We will start with the pick-up from your hotel (9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.). We will start in Miraflores visiting the Parque del Amor and enjoying the sea view. We will continue with a panoramic tour observing the Huaca Pucllana, the El Olivar Forest, the Parque de la Reserva and the Plaza San Martín.
Upon arriving at the Historic Center, we will get off the bus to take a pedestrian tour of the Plaza Mayor, learning about the history of the Government Palace and the Cathedral. We will finish by entering the Convent of San Francisco to explore its historic underground catacombs. The service concludes with the safe return to your hotel in Miraflores (approximately 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.).

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