Lima The Best of the City with Catacombs and Historic Center
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover the best of Lima’s Historic Center on a tour designed to offer an authentic, dynamic and well-organized experience. Unlike other tours, this tour combines history, culture and visits to iconic landmarks such as St. Martin’s Square, Plaza de Armas and the impressive Convent of San Francisco with its famous catacombs.
Focus is in small groups, allowing for a more personalized and closer experience with the guide. In addition, we include entrance to the catacombs and a tasting of traditional churros, providing additional value to your experience.
With a certified guide, personalized attention and a careful organization, this tour will allow you to get to know Lima in a more complete, safe and memorable way.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Plaza San Martin
We will start the tour in the historic Plaza San Martín, one of the most emblematic places in Lima. Here we will learn about its importance in the independence of Peru, its republican architecture and the most representative buildings that surround it. The guide will explain the historical and cultural context as we tour the square and take pictures.
Jiron de La Union
We will walk along the traditional Jirón de la Unión, one of the most emblematic streets of Lima’s Historic Center. During the tour, the guide will explain the history of this important pedestrian road, its historic buildings and its relevance in the cultural and commercial life of the city. There will also be time to observe the architecture, see traditional shops and take pictures.
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Lima The Best of the City with Catacombs and Historic Center
What‘s Included
Certified tour guide in English and Spanish
Entrance to the Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs
Tips (optional)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour in Lima
LuisLPm,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Experience by doing this tour was absolutely rewarding, Diego showed us the highlights of Lima I would say is suitable for any different kind of travelers, especialy for the ones who wants to get the local experience in the capital of Perú
Amazing family experience in Lima!
maricielof2025,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time exploring the Historic Center of Lima with our family. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the history easy to understand for both adults and kids. We visited the main square, beautiful colonial buildings, and the San Francisco Monastery with its fascinating catacombs, which was definitely a highlight. The tour was well organized, relaxed, and never felt rushed. We also received great recommendations for local food and places to visit after the tour. If you're visiting Lima with your family, I highly recommend this experience. It was one of the best parts of our trip to Peru!
Exemplary service!
annelitar,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan Diego served us exemplary, with a lot of attention and courtesy.
Excellent City Tour in Lima with Diego
josefr588,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The city tour in Lima with Diego was outstanding. He knows an impressive amount about his city and its history. One of his insider tips we especially loved was the Casa de Aliaga, a truly fascinating place. We also discovered a lot on the culinary side — including Churros San Francisco, where you can find the best churros in the city. We can warmly recommend Diego and are already looking forward to booking a tour with him again on our next visit to Lima.
Great way to experience Lima
497lelanda,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juan Diego's tour was interesting and exciting--showing the local highlights of Lima history, culture, and cuisine. The catacombs were especially unique. He was well-prepared to discuss topics as varied as politics, architecture, geography, natural history, and where to get the best pisco sour.
Nice city
discovernorthperu,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I liked the city architecture and customs and know the oldest cemetry in the city (catacombs)
Surprising and well organized
P540PAjuanac,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I made the city tour through the centre of Lima with a visit to the catacombs and, frankly, exceeded my expectations. The guide knew a lot, but it wasn’t that kind of heavy explanation, it was pretty light and interesting. I liked that it was not just dates, he also talked about how life is in Lima today. The part of the catacombs was the most impressive, something you need to see at least once. Everything was well organized, we started on schedule and the group was not very large, so we could listen well and ask questions. Overall, you can see that it is a well thought out tour, made for you to really enjoy the experience. I recommend it, especially if it is your first time in Lima or if you want to better understand the history of the city.
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