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Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group)

4.910 reviewsLima Plaza Mayor

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover the Essence of Peru – From Ancient Civilizations to Colonial Splendor Embark on a fascinating journey through Peru’s rich history, beginning with the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Pachacamac, an ancient sanctuary that served as a major religious and cultural center for centuries. Then, explore the Historic Center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will admire magnificent colonial landmarks such as San Martín Square, Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, The City Hall, The Presidential Palace, and the remarkable San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs. A perfect combination of ancient mysticism and colonial elegance — the ideal experience for those who wish to uncover the soul of Peru. Reserve your tour today and live the history of Lima like never before!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guided tour to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
  • All entrance tickets for this tour
  • Knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • Guided tour to Pachacamac Archaeological Site & Museum
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima center.

What's not

  • No meals or beverages included

Itinerary

  1. This is one of the largest religious centers in ancient Inca times on the Peruvian coast. Remarkable religious compound, buildings from different kingdoms since 200 AD origin. Incas built here majestic pyramids dedicated to the Sun. Admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs and traditions of the ancient civilizations in Peru. LUNCH: at midday there will be a break of 1 hour 30 minutes so you can have lunch. We will recommend you some good local restaurants.

    2 hAdmission included

  2. In the second part of the tour, we visit this Plaza made in 19 hundred to commemorate 100 years of Peruvian independence. The surrounding buildings are great, displaying Neoclassic style.

    30 min

  3. Then, we will go to the Main square, the most representative one in Peru where you will see impressive buildings such as “The Presidential Palace”, “The City Hall of Lima”, “The Cathedral” and The Archbishop’s Palace”, etc.

    30 min

  4. Finally, we will take you to the most interesting museum in downtown Lima. Your expert guide will explain you here about the rich history of Peru’s capital. Explore the underground Catacombs!

    1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 14 travellers
Operated by
Lima Highlights Travel & Tours
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Lima

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 1469 experiences we list in Lima.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 386 of 1469.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lima

Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.

The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.

Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).

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