Lima City of the Kings and Catacombs Tour: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Lima
Explore the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through colonial streets, visit catacombs, and see iconic landmarks like Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - Popular Plaza and second most important in the Historic Center. Built in honor to the liberator of Perú.
  • Jiron de La Union - Most famous street in Lima, full of beautiful architecture and local culture.
  • Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas - Spooky Catacombs and beautiful colonial Convent.
  • Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) - Get to see the Palace of Goverment, the Cathedral, City Hall and its beautiful fountain.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tickets to the Catacombs
Additional Information

We’ll commence the activity by fetching you from your hotel and we’ll proceed to Lima’s historic center, a location declared a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO. Our exploration initiates at Plaza San Martín, a remarkable site constructed to honor the centenary of Spain’s independence.

Following this, we tread through numerous bustling streets, observing the blend of colonial architectures such as churches, mansions, and balconies contrasted against contemporary storefronts. The fusion is a spectacle that will enhance the experience of your tour!

We then delve into the catacombs! The Spanish graveyards located beneath colonial churches are a sight you certainly don’t want to miss out on. Engage in a thrilling walk through the cemetery whilst absorbing the captivating backstory of colonial Lima! We conclude the tour at the Plaza de Armas, offering views of the Government Palace, Archbishop’s Palace, and Lima’s City Hall.

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

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

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Faraway793195
Jun 3, 2024
wonderful afternoon tour of the old town and the catacombs - Renzo treated us to a wonderful around the historic centre taking in the local markets and various historic buildings all the while taking the time to explain and impart many historic facts combined with interesting lesser known facts. we finished our tour at the basilica and convent of San Francisco. Renzo was passionate and informative as he walked us through this wonderful structure culminating in the breathtaking catacombs. A wonderful tour given by a fantastic guide. highly recommend 🙏
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Camper43724221250
Jun 2, 2024
Very great service, very knowledgeable - This tour was wonderful, they communicated so fast that I was able to book last minute which I’m so thankful for because the tour was amazing. My guide aura was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I learned so much and saw a lot. I would highly recommend this tour
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Gordon_f
Jun 1, 2024
Those who decide to miss out on this tour, regret it after talking to those who do! - Our guide Aura was so knowledgeable about the area and you can hear the passion and pride in her voice as she described her beautiful city. This is the second time I took this tour because I wanted to share it with my wife who flew in to meet me in Lima. It was just as phenomenal as the first time… bravo!
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Rachel
May 31, 2024
Well worth the visit - Really fascinating and informative! The catacombs are amazing and with the visit, especially if you’ve never seen catacombs before.
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Safari45614055724
May 31, 2024
Lima City Centre Tour - We had an amazing time with our guide Aura. She was knowledgeable and gave us interesting insights about Peruvian history, culture and food. She even brought us to find the best handmade churros in town!
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551sharlas
May 31, 2024
Excellent Tour! - We had an excellent tour of the highlights of old town Lima with Renzo. He’s extremely knowledgeable and provided a great historical overview of the Spanish colonists and indigenous peoples in the 1500s. The information Renzo shared with us helped deepen our understanding and provided added context for what we learned during our time in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Don’t miss out on a great tour to help enrich your understanding of this wonderful country.
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Steven_h
May 25, 2024
We had an absolutely... - We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Aura as our Guide. Her English is impeccable, and she was wonderfully friendly, funny and knowledgeable of all the areas along the walk through the historic district. Since we did this tour at the beginning of our visit to Lima, she also gave us some excellent advice of other areas, attractions and food. I highly recommend this tour and suggest booking the morning slot in order to beat the traffic.
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Wikhaider
May 22, 2024
Good experience - Klaudia was very well informed and gave us a great tour of the area. We highly recomend her. She even stayed over time to help us purchase Peruvian coffee.
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790oscarq
May 20, 2024
Good Tour and a complete guide! - The Tour was very good, complete and interesting. Darwin, the guide, very friendly, kind and approachable, with great disposition, gave a touch to the tour. We are grateful!
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Maxfeldman22
May 18, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Pamela was an amazing tour guide! Very friendly, knowledgeable, and great at showing us around the city and the Basilica. I would highly recommend this tour, they provide a great service and a safe, fun experience exploring Lima
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