Historical Lima Downtown & Catacombs Tour: Discover Peru's Capital Roots
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Lima
Uncover the rich history of Lima's downtown and explore the mysterious Catacombs of San Francisco. Discover the roots of Peru's capital and its pre-Columbian past on this engaging tour.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - “Plaza San Martín”
    This impressive square was made for the celebration of the 100 years of our independence. I’ll tell you about the process to get tour freedoom.Today this is the only place in the Center where protests can take place and debates among locals. The Hotel bolívar is around here.

  • Jiron de La Union - “Jirón de la Unión”
    This is the most famous boulevard in the whole city, You can find everything!

  • Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - San Francisco Catacombs
    There are many dark stories and legends about the Catacombs located below the San Francisco Convent: a historic cemetery whose underground crypts from the colonial era served to bury more than 25,000 people.

  • Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - “Plaza de Armas”
    Upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, there was an Inca establishment here, which was transformed to make way for the Foundation of the City of Lima by Francisco Pizarro himself. Many years later the Proclamation of Independence would be given.Today we can can find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace.

Finally after a great day we’ll take you back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Admission tickets provided
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Expert tour guide services
What's Not Included
  • tips
Additional Information

Let’s go to the Historic Center of Lima! Where the most important events in Peruvian history occurred. The Foundation of Lima by the Spanish Conqueror Pizarro, and years later the Proclamation of Independence of Peru. We’ll also know its Pre-Columbian past. Lima is millenary! The Plaza San Martín,’Jirón de la Unión’,’Plaza de Armas’, and of course the mysterious Catacombs of San Francisco; and its underground crypts. It’ll be a great day!

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

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

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Derekbd1017lh
Oct 30, 2023
Excellent tour in Lima! - The tour guide Jhonny knew exactly what he was doing. No time wasted. In a very short time I knew about the history of Lima. If he was my history teacher I could have passed the exams with flying colours. Thank you Jhonny.
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