Departure times
- Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Daily
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Type
- Small group
- Departures
- 09:00, 14:00
- Pickup
- Hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro & Barranco
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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The experience
Why you’ll love this
With an expert local guide, walk from the elegant Plaza San Martín to the Plaza Mayor, where Lima was founded in 1535, past carved wooden balconies and Baroque church façades. Then step below the San Francisco Monastery into catacombs where colonial-era bones rest in quiet geometric patterns.
Tip: pair it with our Magic Water Circuit tour after dark.
Highlights · Small group
- Explore UNESCO-listed Lima with an expert local guide
- Stand in Plaza Mayor, where Lima was founded
- Descend into the San Francisco Catacombs
- Hotel pickup and entry tickets included
Step by step
Your route
Hotel pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco and drive to the Historic Center in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Gran Hotel Bolívar
We reach the Historic Center and start walking in front of this landmark hotel from 1924, a witness to 20th-century Lima.
Plaza San Martín
An elegant square framed by landmarks such as the twin buildings and the Teatro Colón.
Jirón de la Unión
Step back in time on what was once Lima’s most aristocratic street, still one of the most iconic in the capital.
Basílica de La Merced
A stop at one of the Historic Center’s finest Baroque churches. If it’s open, we step inside.
Plaza Mayor
The heart of colonial Lima, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace and the Club de la Unión.
San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
On the way to the monastery, we pass the Historic Library and the traditional Bar Cordano, then finish with a visit to the fascinating underground catacombs.
Hotel drop-off
We drive you back to your hotel.
Everything taken care of
What’s included · Small group
- Official bilingual guide
- Air-conditioned transport
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- San Francisco Catacombs entrance
- Water or a local snack
Not included · Small group
- Meals
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Pickup and return
- Hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco
- Elsewhere in Lima? Ask us for a quote.
- We’ll confirm your exact pickup time.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water
- A charged phone or camera
- Some soles for small purchases
Important information
- La Merced is a panoramic stop; we go inside only if it’s open.
- 50% surcharge on Peruvian national holidays.
- Dietary or mobility needs? Tell us in advance.
- 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.
- Travelling with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair? We recommend booking the private option: the vehicle and the pace adapt to you. Write to us before booking and we will arrange it with you.
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
What is the difference between the private and the shared tour?
The route, the timings and the entrance tickets are the same. On the shared tour you travel alongside other guests, pay a fixed price per person and can book from 1 traveller. On the private tour the vehicle and the guide are just for your group, the price per person drops as the group grows, and the minimum is 2 travellers.
What if we are more than 12 people?
The tour takes up to 12 travellers per departure. If your group is larger, write to us: we arrange it as a private service with more than one vehicle and send you a tailored quote.
Can children join?
Yes. Infants aged 0–3 travel free, children aged 4–11 pay a reduced rate, and from age 12 the adult rate applies. The child rate is shown next to the adult rate in each option's price table.
Can I choose the start time if I book private?
Yes, within or close to our regular departure times (09:00 and 14:00). Tell us your preferred time when you book and we will confirm it.
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