Departure times
- Departure from the port: 2:30 PM (back around 10:30 PM)
Full day
Lima Shore Excursion: Catacombs, Magic Water & Dinner
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 7 h
- Type
- Small group
- Departures
- 14:30
- Meeting point
- Callao Port, Gate 3
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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How would you like to do this tour?
The same route. Choose who travels with you and how to book.
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The experience
Why you’ll love this
Perfect for an evening departure. With a local guide, walk from Plaza San Martín to the Plaza Mayor, see the Baroque façade of La Merced and descend into the catacombs of San Francisco. After a Peruvian dinner, watch the Magic Water Circuit light up the night before we take you back to Callao with ample time before your ship sails.
Tip: share your ship’s name and arrival time when you book so we can follow its schedule.
Highlights · Small group
- Walk Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Center
- Descend into the San Francisco Catacombs
- Peruvian dinner included
- See the Magic Water Circuit at night
Step by step
Your route
Callao Port, Gate 3
Your guide meets you at the main port entrance at 2:30 PM.
Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión
The Gran Hotel Bolívar, the Teatro Colón and Lima’s once most prestigious promenade.
Basílica de La Merced
A panoramic stop at one of the Historic Center’s finest Baroque churches. If it’s open, we step inside.
Plaza Mayor
The Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Municipal Palace.
San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
Historic cloisters and the famous underground catacombs.
Dinner
Dinner at a selected tourist restaurant: a Peruvian main course served with a soft drink.
Magic Water Circuit
Illuminated fountains, music and light in one of Lima’s most enchanting night attractions.
Back to Callao Port
A comfortable transfer back to the port, with ample time before your ship departs.
Everything taken care of
What’s included · Small group
- Round-trip transfer from Callao Port
- Professional driver and air-conditioned transport
- Official bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- All entrance tickets
- Dinner at a tourist restaurant: a main course and a soft drink
- Bottled water or a local treat
Not included · Small group
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Meeting point
- Meet at Callao Port, Gate 3
- Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191, Callao – Gate 3 (APM Terminals main entrance). Due to port security rules, we can’t pick you up inside the terminal or dock area.
- Taking your cruise line’s shuttle into the city? We can meet you at the shuttle stop instead (Inka Market, Plaza Cívica, Larcomar or another official point). Just share the details in advance.
- If your ship’s arrival time changes, contact us as soon as possible and we’ll adjust your excursion.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A bottle of water
- A charged camera or phone
- If needed, you can exchange dollars for soles in downtown Lima
Important information
- This tour runs with a minimum of 2 travelers.
- A 50% surcharge applies on Peruvian national holidays due to higher operating costs and staff availability.
- Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, food allergies, mobility needs or special requests so we can give you the best possible experience.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Clear before you confirm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Your group rate is locked in when you book and won’t change if other travelers join your date later. You’ll receive your confirmation email within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Where do we meet?
At the main entrance of Callao Port, Gate 3 (Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191). If you take your cruise line’s shuttle, we can meet you at the shuttle stop instead.
Will I be back in time for my ship?
Yes. We plan every shore excursion around your ship’s schedule and bring you back to Callao Port with ample time before departure.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
You choose between three ways to do the same route, from 2 travelers up. Share the day: US$105 per person, the same price from 2 to 12. Private, just your party: US$135 per person for 2 to 3, US$125 for 4 to 6 and US$120 for 7 to 12, so the more of you travel, the less each one pays. Private, with friends from your ship: the same scale. You book today with US$25 per person and the rate drops as passengers from your ship join you; the list closes four days before departure. In all three options the price already includes pickup and drop-off at Callao Port, an official guide in English and Spanish, air-conditioned transport, entrance tickets to the San Francisco Catacombs and the Magic Water Circuit, and dinner at a tourist restaurant with a main course and a soft drink. No hidden fees, no compulsory tips, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
What if my ship arrives late or changes its schedule?
Write to us as soon as you know and we will move your excursion to the new time at no cost; with cruise guests we are flexible. We plan the afternoon around your ship schedule and bring you back to Callao Port with ample time before departure. If you prefer to take your cruise line shuttle into the city, we can meet you at the shuttle stop instead of Gate 3.
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