Lima Cultural City Tour & Catacombs Museum Visit (Small Group)
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Explore Lima’s Historic Center – A Walk Through Peru’s Colonial Past
Join us on a fascinating walking tour through the Historic Center of Lima, proudly declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through its majestic plazas and landmarks, including San Martín Square, Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, The City Hall, and The Presidential Palace, each showcasing the elegance and grandeur of Lima’s colonial architecture.
Then, delve deeper into history with a visit to the renowned San Francisco Museum and its mysterious underground Catacombs, one of the city’s most captivating attractions. Discover the stories, traditions, and legacy that shaped Peru’s capital through the centuries.
An unmissable cultural experience for those who want to connect with the heart and history of Lima.
Reserve your spot now and relive the splendor of colonial Peru!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Plaza San Martin
After picking you up, this will be the first site to visit, a wonderful plaza made in 19 hundred to commemorate 100 years of Peruvian independence. It has a fascinating statue that represents Peru’s liberator. The surrounding buildings are stunning, displaying the neoclassic style. Also, the old “Bolivar Hotel” can be seen here.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Then, we will go to the (Main square), the most representative one in Peru where you will see impressive old buildings such as “The Presidential Palace”, “The City Hall”, “The Cathedral of Lima”, and more. Lear about the rich history of Peru’s capital from your expert guide.
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Entrance ticket to San Francisco de Asis Museum & Catacombs
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima center.
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Lima Cultural City Tour & Catacombs Museum Visit (Small Group)
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Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lima city center walking tour
Nick D,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sandy was very informative and knowledgeable about the history of the city, businesses, buildings and culture of the central district of Lima. She was fun and informative.
Fantastic!
Jeff J,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! We would definitely recommend this tour for travelers that want to see various city highlights!
Great Tour of Lima
Patrick H,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding job of introducing us to Lima. Caught all the high points. Our guide Pamela did a great job. She was friendly and knowledgeable.
Great tour!
Nancy H,Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organized and informative. Our guide Jonathan was so full of knowledge! Definitely recommend it!
We got lucky and end up...
Christian M,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got lucky and end up as a private tour so I'm sure was highly personalized. The transport was fantastic and the guide was highly knowledgeable, it was an easy walk. The history of Lima is fascinating. We had a terrific time, 5 stars.
Terrific tour with Martin
Teresa J,Dec 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience! Martin was a great guide with so much knowledge of the history of Lima and Peru. Absolutely loved the tour of the San Francisco church and catacombs. Such a beautiful church but could only capture memories, as photos are not allowed. Jimmy our driver also did a great job navigating the horrific traffic in Lima. Kudos to Martin & jimmy for providing a great afternoon. Martin also spoke very good English which helped us seniors with understanding everything! Thank you Martin & jimmy
Fun, educational
Erica W,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Manuel was full of knowledge and knew the best spots to stop. The church and catacombs tour was so cool!! Loved learned about the architecture and History of Lima
Interesting historical walk around Lima
Gisella S,Aug 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic trip with a very knowledgeable guide Jonathan The walk around the main squares and the fascinating catacombs was beautiful. Lovely to see Lima safe and in all its glory. And so clean. Great history trip too.
Great tour of Lima
151natalyag,Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We only had 1 day in Lima and this was an awesome tour to get the best of Lima. Our guide Manuel was extremely knowledgeable, with so much passion about Peru and its history. He was not overbearing with the info and kept the tour very engaging and interesting. Highly highly recommend Manuel!
A Great Walking Tour
Thomas M,Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The best way to see the historic area of the city hands down. The included pisco tasting session was also very fun. Our guide, Manuel, was excellent and very knowledgeable.
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