Historical Lima Downtown & Catacombs tour

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About this activity

Let's go to the Historic Center of Lima! Where the most important events in Peruvian history occurred. The Foundation of Lima by the Spanish Conqueror Pizarro, and years later the Proclamation of Independence of Peru. We'll also know its Pre-Columbian past. Lima is millenary! The Plaza San Martín,"Jirón de la Unión","Plaza de Armas", and of course the mysterious Catacombs of San Francisco; and its underground crypts. It'll be a great day!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Lima with Soul Tours

Ages: Infants (1–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: tickets
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: official tour guide

Not included

Not included: tips

Itinerary

Plaza San Martin

30 min

"Plaza San Martín"

This impressive square was made for the celebration of the 100 years of our independence. I'll tell you about the process to get tour freedoom.Today this is the only place in the Center where protests can take place and debates among locals. The Hotel bolívar is around here.
Jiron de La Union

30 min

“Jirón de la Unión”

This is the most famous boulevard in the whole city, You can find everything!
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

30 min

San Francisco Catacombs

There are many dark stories and legends about the Catacombs located below the San Francisco Convent: a historic cemetery whose underground crypts from the colonial era served to bury more than 25,000 people.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

30 min

"Plaza de Armas"

Upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, there was an Inca establishment here, which was transformed to make way for the Foundation of the City of Lima by Francisco Pizarro himself. Many years later the Proclamation of Independence would be given.Today we can can find the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace.

Finally after a great day we'll take you back to your hotel.