Lima Historic Center: Explore Colonial Catacombs

Explore the historic center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through colonial streets, visit catacombs, and see iconic landmarks like Plaza San Martín and Plaza de Armas.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza San Martin - A well-loved plaza and the second most significant in the Historic Center, dedicated to the liberator of Peru.
  • Jiron de La Union - Lima’s most renowned street, showcasing stunning architecture and vibrant local culture.
  • Mercado Central - Experience Peruvian culture at the city’s most popular market.
  • **Plaza de Armas…
What's Included
  • Official Tour Guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tickets to the Catacombs
  • Tour in the Historic Center of Lima
Additional Information

Guests are picked up from their hotel and taken to the Historic Center, where the walking tour begins. The first stop is the Central Market, offering insights into the local culture. Following the market visit, the tour proceeds to Lima’s largest church, San Francis of Assisi, to explore the intriguing Catacombs.
The journey continues through several…

Location
Plaza San Martin
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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211fritsm
Dec 27, 2025
Nice & interesting tour - Very interesting tour. Our Guide knows a lot and tells that very good. The staat of the tour was on a local market where the Guide told about fruit and let us tasted it. Very good. The rest of the tour downtown Lima and the catacombs where also very interesting.
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Silvial3824
Dec 8, 2025
Excellent activity - Consistent with the activity offered with kindness in addition. The activity was maintained even though we were only two participants.
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Marcelaaz4343hd
Dec 6, 2025
Excellent service 100% recommended - Excellent service, Klaudia and Henry the best guides. I recommend 100% the experience!! Very friendly both and gave us a beautiful experience.
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Gabrielalg181nt
Dec 6, 2025
Tour 10% recommended - Klaudis was an excellent guide! It was amazing to know so much about Lima’s history thanks to it. Henry also very good van driver. Very good tour, recommend it 100%
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Ronfm8958xs
Nov 29, 2025
A wonderful tour - Our guide Alex was outstanding! He was very knowledgeable about Peruvian history and Lima itself. An excellent tour.a wonderful tour
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Beihuang
Nov 25, 2025
Great experience - Great experience with Juang who is knowledgeable and professional. Love this lovely city and will visit again if possible.
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Matthewca4867yt
Nov 21, 2025
Well-rounded Lima tour - Friendly guide and driver took our group to different points of interest. Good historical information along the way. A good way to navigate a congested, intriguing metropolis.
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Lynne
Nov 21, 2025
Interesting and informative city tour with friendly guide - Alexander was a friendly and informative guide, he covered lots of interesting information during our city tour. The catacombs were fascinating and I loved tasting all the local fruits at the market
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Jeancd5277kw
Nov 21, 2025
Great and affordable tour - Great tour, Alexander was very knowledgeable and friendly, fruit testing was an experience, also the catacombs where very interesting
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Deane
Nov 18, 2025
Colonial walking tour of Lima also modern areas - Alex brilliant tour guide saw all the areas the pick up drop off made it so easy Interesting parts of Lima Market area was good
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From $39
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).