Historic Lima & Catacombs Tour with Optional Pickup
Overview
Discover the heart of historic Lima on this small-group cultural experience through the city’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center.
Walk through Lima’s most iconic colonial landmarks, including Plaza San Martín, Plaza Mayor, Jirón de la Unión, and the beautiful Church of La Merced, while learning about the city’s fascinating history, architecture, and local traditions from passionate local guides.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- All Fees and Taxes
✗ Not Included
- Catacombs entrance
- Meeting point pick-ups are available in Miraflores. Vehicle type depends on the number of confirmed participants.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Start your experience at one of Lima’s most beautiful and historic squares. Learn about Peru’s independence while admiring the elegant European-style architecture surrounding Plaza San Martín.
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Stop 2
Walk through Lima’s most iconic pedestrian street, once considered the city’s most elegant avenue and today filled with local culture, history, and everyday life.
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Stop 3
Visit one of Lima’s oldest and most important colonial churches, famous for its baroque architecture and fascinating religious history.The church contains a variety of reredos. The altarpiece is fire gilded. The center of the altarpiece contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy, declared in 1615 the "heavenly protector of Lima."
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Stop 4
Discover the heart of Lima’s historic center, surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, and some of the city’s most important colonial buildings.
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Stop 5
End the experience with the visit of the famous San Francisco Catacombs, an underground cemetery dating back to colonial times and one of Lima’s most unique historical attractions.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Passengers must be in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar, 10 minutes before the meeting time.
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End Point
Passengers must be in front of the Gran Hotel Bolivar, 10 minutes before the meeting time.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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