Lima Private Tour: Historic Center, Catacombs and Canyon

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Miraflores

  You'll tour the modern Miraflores district, admiring its waterfront parks and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. You'll pass by the famous Parque del Amor and the boardwalk, where your guide will explain the history and transformation of this iconic Lima neighborhood. You'll have time to take panoramic photos and enjoy the local atmosphere.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Mercado nro 1 de Surquillo

  Enjoy an authentic experience visiting a traditional market in Lima. Here you can get to know local products, interact with the everyday environment of the city and taste a selection of exotic fruits from Peru. A different stop that complements the historical tour with a local gastronomic experience.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Barranco

  You'll explore the bohemian district of Barranco, famous for its urban art, colonial architecture, and cultural atmosphere. The guide will lead you through its colorful streets, stopping at the Bridge of Sighs to tell its romantic legend. You'll also learn about the artists and writers who have brought this unique neighborhood to life.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Plaza San Martin

  Your guide will escort you through the iconic Plaza San Martín, one of Lima's most important squares, surrounded by elegant Republican buildings. Here you'll learn about Peru's independence and the history behind the equestrian monument to the liberator José de San Martín.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Jiron de La Union

  You will walk along the traditional Jirón de la Unión, a historic pedestrian street that connects Plaza San Martín with Plaza Mayor. The guide will show you iconic buildings, colonial churches, and old shops, explaining how this street was, for decades, the social and commercial heart of Lima. Ideal for appreciating Lima's architecture and local atmosphere.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

  Your certified guide will lead you through Plaza de Armas, Lima's historic center, pointing out the Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the elegant wooden balconies surrounding the square. You'll learn the stories of the city's founding and the key events celebrated here, while having time to take photographs of the iconic colonial architectural complex.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

  Enter the fascinating San Francisco Convent Museum and explore its impressive cloisters, the old library with thousands of colonial volumes, and the impressive underground catacombs. With clear and enriching explanations, you'll learn about Lima's Baroque architecture and discover skeletal remains symbolically arranged in one of South America's most mysterious and haunting spaces.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Parque De La Muralla

  You will visit La Muralla Park, a historic space where the original remains of the ancient wall that protected the city of Lima during the colonial era are still preserved. From here, you'll have a privileged view of the Historic Center and learn details about the city's defense and Lima's urban evolution over the centuries.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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