Lima: Historic Downtown, Catacombs & Miraflores Tour

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About this activity

Best introductory tour in Lima that shows you the colonial and modern look of the city. Discover the best experience exploring Miraflores, San Isidro and Lima Historical Center. A short but great introduction to Lima for first-time visitors.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Vista Adventures

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission ticket to San Francisco Convent & Catacombs.
Included: All activities mentioned on this program.
Included: Tourist Transportation (Air-conditioned vehicle).
Included: Permanent Assistance.
Included: Bottled water on board.
Included: Tour Guide on board.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Optional).

Itinerary

Miraflores

one hour

Explore the main tourist attractions of Lima Historical Center, San Isidro and Miraflores. Understand the different times that Lima had to pass to become one of the biggest, recognized and most notable cities of South America.

Start this experience exploring the "Malecon" of Miraflores district, a beautiful walkway surrounded by beautiful gardens, enormous appartment complex and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Stop at the Love Park and enjoy taking pictures of its huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls and snack stores. See Larcomar Shopping Mall and visit the Kennedy Park, the heart of Miraflores where you can feel the living culture of this district. Later, explore a pre-Inca building called Huaca Pucllana, a huge complex made of clay and mud considered a ceremonial center from the Lima culture.
San Isidro

Passing by

Once we arrive at San Isidro, the financial district of Lima, we will stop by the Olive Park, an enormous park with more than 100 olive trees and impressive mansions with baroque architecture and adorned with beautiful flowers and plants.
Centro Historico de Lima

2 hours Admission included

Once in the downtown area, see the great exhibition park, the Lima's Art Museum, the Italian Museum and the Justice Palace among other notable buildings. Explore San Martin Square, declared Cultural Heritage for Humanity and considered nowadays as a great symbol of the Independence surrounded by colonial buildings and beautiful gardens.

Walk by Union Street and feel yourself like a local in one of the most popular and commercial areas of Lima. Keep walking, explore the Main Square of Lima and admire magnificent buildings such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop Palace and of course, the Cathedral of Lima, the biggest in all Peru.

Drink some shots of Pisco and taste peruvian liquors at a local drinks shop and finally, visit the San Francisco Convent and its famous Catacombs. Discover a secret part of Lima underground with corridors full of history and explore great locations such as the library, corridors with marvelous paintings and the great main cloister.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Alameda by Wynwood House
Plaza by Wynwood House
nhow Lima
Hotel B
Hotel Limade
Ayenda La Luna Inn
Grand Hotel Betsy
Blu Hotel Boutique
Sachakuna Resort
DoubleTree by Hilton Lima Miraflores El Pardo
Hotel San Blas
qp Hotels Lima

and 323 more pickup points

For pickups and drop offs from/to Lima Jorge Chavez Airport, Port of Callao and nearby hotels in Callao and San Miguel Area, please consider an extra of US$ 15.00 extra per person (To be paid directly to your tour guide or driver).