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Discover a side of Lima most visitors never see.
On this private Dark Side of Lima experience, you’ll step off the beaten path and uncover the city’s more intriguing and lesser-known stories. With your own dedicated guide, the tour becomes more personal, more flexible, and more immersive.
From haunted houses and secret tunnels to tales of monks, power, and unsolved crimes, this experience reveals the hidden layers behind Lima’s historic streets. Rather than focusing only on the highlights, you’ll explore the stories, mysteries, and events that shaped the city into what it is today.
After two hours you’ll walk away with a richer understanding of Lima’s past, as well as a coupon for a complimentary pisco sour to enjoy at a local bar.
Expect an exclusive experience with:
• Tailored storytelling shaped around your interests
• A flexible pace with time for questions and exploration
• Deeper insights into Lima’s darker history and hidden stories
• A relaxed atmosphere that follows your pace
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You will be met in front of Saint Agustín Church in downtown Lima. Please show up on the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time of the tour. Your private guide will carry a red umbrella.
The tour ends at Plaza de Armas (main square).
Itinerary
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1
Admire its ornate Baroque façade and hear the chilling legend of the procession of souls said to emerge from the church at night.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Visit one of Lima’s many haunted houses and learn how its residents have lived alongside unexplained phenomena.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover the dramatic story of the fire that devastated this historic theatre and its remarkable restoration.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo
Explore stories of underground crypts, forgotten burial grounds, mysterious tunnels and infamous colonial exorcisms.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rio Rimac
Look out over the river while uncovering the story of a magnificent Venetian-style palace demolished in the search for hidden treasure.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Lima Main Square
Stand in Lima’s historic main square, once the setting for public executions and the bloody revolt of the Gutiérrez brothers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7RESTAURANTE CORDANO
Experience the vintage atmosphere of this legendary bar and hear the gruesome story of one of Lima’s most notorious murders.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Museo del Convento de San Francisco y Catacumbas
Discover the secrets of Lima’s famous catacombs and the mysterious network of tunnels believed to run beneath the historic centre.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Admire this imposing 16th-century mansion and hear the dark legends of secret ceremonies, heresy and torture associated with it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Conclude the tour at the former seat of Lima’s Inquisition, where accused heretics faced interrogation, punishment and terrifying instruments of torture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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