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Historic Center of Lima and its catacombs
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Lima
Explore Lima's historic center and catacombs. Uncover colonial architecture and ancient secrets. Book your tour now for a unique cultural experience.
Duration:
3 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - We will begin the tour, picking up passengers from their respective hotels where they are staying and we will head towards the historic center of Lima in private and conditioned mobility.
- Plaza San Martin - Continuing our adventure we will arrive at PLAZA SAN MARTIN. Once we arrive at this square you will find yourself surrounded by historical buildings such as the Teatro Colón, the Giacoletti building and the Gran Hotel Bolívar and in the center of the square the statue in honor of General San Martín, manager of the independence of Peru.
- Jiron de La Union - Then we will tour the 11 blocks that Jirón de la Unión brings us, this one connects with the main square of Lima; In it we can see multiple colonial balconies and shopping galleries.
- Iglesia De La Merced - We will stop at this point and visit the La Merced Church, the tour guide will explain in detail its history and relevance throughout the years since its creation.
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - The Plaza de Armas or Plaza Mayor, located in the heart of the historic center and in the same place where the conqueror Francisco Pizarro founded the city in 1535, is one of the most important places to visit in Lima. Surrounded by some of the most important buildings in the city such as the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Sagrario Church, this spacious square is also a good meeting point between tourists and locals around a beautiful fountain, being the most famous and busiest place in the city.
- Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - Another of the places that we will visit in Lima that will impress you the most will be the Monastery of San Francisco, located near the Plaza de Armas. Very famous for its catacombs and its incredible library, where you can admire thousands of ancient texts, some from the time of the Spanish conquest, this monastery also has a basilica where the neoclassical style main altar, the sacristy, the chapter house and the cloister. It is also known for its enormous catacombs where some 70,000 corpses rest, some of them in crypts full of bones that have even been placed “with a decorative sense.”
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Peruvian Cocoa Tastings
- Bottled water
- Pick up from Hotel or Airbnb
- Pisco Sour Classes
- Entrance ticket to the Museum and Convent of San Francisco de Asís
- Expert local tour guide
- Entrance to Catacombs
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Uncover Lima’s historical mysteries with an intriguing tour featuring the catacombs of the Church and Convent of San Francisco. Wander through the historic center’s splendid colonial architecture and venture into the enigmatic underground catacombs, home to thousands of ancient human remains. This is a must-see cultural and tourist adventure in the captivating city of Lima. Reserve your tour today and discover the history hidden beneath your feet.
Location
Gran Hotel Bolivar Lima
The tour guide will be waiting for you at the main door of the Gran Hotel Bolívar, he will be wearing a red polo shirt and an official tour guide card.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Noaeli
Jun 2, 2023
Great way to get to know Lima - We really enjoyed the tour! We learn a lot about the history of lima and the culture. Our guid augosto was amazing and answeared all of our questions.
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558til
Sep 13, 2022
Great tour - The tour was great! Augusto knows alot, is very friendly and also flexible, because he changed his route accourding to our wishes.
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57suchitav
Jul 25, 2022
Lima in 6 hours custom travel - One of the best tour guide I have ever met, he showed us Lima like we would have never explored … amazing spots and beauty of Lima captured in 6 hrs with him !
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268shaunr
May 6, 2022
Perfect way to see Lima! - Agusto and Arturo were extremely knowledgeable about Lima, they told us some really interesting history around what is a very complex city. They were hospitable and kind and tailored to everyone’s needs!
The visits to the chocolate and pisco shops were welcomed and the produce was delicious to sample!
What a way to see and learn about a new city, would highly recommend.
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