Lima Journey Through Time 4-Hour Historic Center and San Francisco Museum with Catacombs Tour
by Inca Trilogy Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$40Overview
This four-hour Lima journey begins with pickup from the hotel, airport, or a meeting point, depending on the selected option. The tour starts at Parque del Amor in Miraflores, where visitors spend about 20 minutes walking through the park and viewing the sea and the sculpture "El Beso" by Víctor Delfín. Next, the group continues with a 20-minute panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site from the Lima culture. The journey proceeds to Lima’s Historic Center for a 20-minute walking tour of Plaza de Armas, where the guide explains the history of the old Viceroyalty of Peru while showing the cathedral, archiepiscopal palace, and government palace. Afterward, the tour visits Casa de la Literatura Peruana, a former train station turned cultural center, and nearby artisan shops, allowing time to buy crafts. Then the group goes to a colonial house converted into a bar, where the guide demonstrates how to prepare Peru’s national drink, the pisco sour. The final stop is the San Francisco Museum and its catacombs, where a 30-minute guided tour explores one of the city’s oldest underground cemeteries. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel or another location. Lunch or dinner in the city center is optional and at the traveler’s own expense. Air-conditioned transport and an official guide are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
El Parque del Amor
The tour starts with pickup from your selected location, which can be a meeting point, hotels in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, or Jorge Chávez International Airport. Pickup times depend on the chosen option and affect the price. The first visit is to Parque del Amor in Miraflores, a small, colorful park known as one of the world’s most romantic. It overlooks the sea and features "El Beso," a central sculpture by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín.
20 min
Huaca Pucllana
Next is a panoramic drive-by of Huaca Pucllana, an important archaeological site that was a sacred center for the Lima culture.
20 min
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
The tour continues on foot in Lima’s Historic Center, focusing on its main squares, streets, and churches from the colonial era. The guide explains the history of the former viceroyalty of Peru while visiting Plaza de Armas. Around the square, participants see the cathedral, archiepiscopal palace, and government palace.
20 min
Casa de la Literatura Peruana
The group visits Casa de la Literatura Peruana, a cultural center housed in a former railway station. Nearby artisan shops offer Peruvian crafts for purchase. The tour also includes a stop at a colonial house turned traditional bar, where the guide demonstrates how to prepare the pisco sour, Peru’s signature cocktail.
20 min
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
The final stop is the San Francisco Convent and Museum, including a 30-minute guided tour of its catacombs, some of Lima’s oldest underground cemeteries. Afterward, the tour concludes with transportation back to your hotel or another specified location. Participants who wish to stay for lunch or dinner in the city must arrange their own return.
30 min
Meeting point
Clients who choose the meeting point option for this tour will be picked up at Parque del Amor in Miraflores. One day before the tour, our team will contact you to confirm the exact pick-up time and share the details of your assigned guide, ensuring a smooth and well-organized experience.
End point
Meeting point for the Essential option is at Gran Hotel Bolívar, Plaza San Martín. One day before the tour, we will contact you to provide your guide’s details and the exact meeting instructions.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Lima Journey Through Time 4-Hour Historic Center and San Francisco Museum with Catacombs Tour
by Inca Trilogy Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$40Overview
This four-hour Lima journey begins with pickup from the hotel, airport, or a meeting point, depending on the selected option. The tour starts at Parque del Amor in Miraflores, where visitors spend about 20 minutes walking through the park and viewing the sea and the sculpture "El Beso" by Víctor Delfín. Next, the group continues with a 20-minute panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana, an archaeological site from the Lima culture. The journey proceeds to Lima’s Historic Center for a 20-minute walking tour of Plaza de Armas, where the guide explains the history of the old Viceroyalty of Peru while showing the cathedral, archiepiscopal palace, and government palace. Afterward, the tour visits Casa de la Literatura Peruana, a former train station turned cultural center, and nearby artisan shops, allowing time to buy crafts. Then the group goes to a colonial house converted into a bar, where the guide demonstrates how to prepare Peru’s national drink, the pisco sour. The final stop is the San Francisco Museum and its catacombs, where a 30-minute guided tour explores one of the city’s oldest underground cemeteries. The tour ends with drop-off at the hotel or another location. Lunch or dinner in the city center is optional and at the traveler’s own expense. Air-conditioned transport and an official guide are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
El Parque del Amor
The tour starts with pickup from your selected location, which can be a meeting point, hotels in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, or Jorge Chávez International Airport. Pickup times depend on the chosen option and affect the price. The first visit is to Parque del Amor in Miraflores, a small, colorful park known as one of the world’s most romantic. It overlooks the sea and features "El Beso," a central sculpture by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín.
20 min
Huaca Pucllana
Next is a panoramic drive-by of Huaca Pucllana, an important archaeological site that was a sacred center for the Lima culture.
20 min
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
The tour continues on foot in Lima’s Historic Center, focusing on its main squares, streets, and churches from the colonial era. The guide explains the history of the former viceroyalty of Peru while visiting Plaza de Armas. Around the square, participants see the cathedral, archiepiscopal palace, and government palace.
20 min
Casa de la Literatura Peruana
The group visits Casa de la Literatura Peruana, a cultural center housed in a former railway station. Nearby artisan shops offer Peruvian crafts for purchase. The tour also includes a stop at a colonial house turned traditional bar, where the guide demonstrates how to prepare the pisco sour, Peru’s signature cocktail.
20 min
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
The final stop is the San Francisco Convent and Museum, including a 30-minute guided tour of its catacombs, some of Lima’s oldest underground cemeteries. Afterward, the tour concludes with transportation back to your hotel or another specified location. Participants who wish to stay for lunch or dinner in the city must arrange their own return.
30 min
Meeting point
Clients who choose the meeting point option for this tour will be picked up at Parque del Amor in Miraflores. One day before the tour, our team will contact you to confirm the exact pick-up time and share the details of your assigned guide, ensuring a smooth and well-organized experience.
End point
Meeting point for the Essential option is at Gran Hotel Bolívar, Plaza San Martín. One day before the tour, we will contact you to provide your guide’s details and the exact meeting instructions.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.