Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up
Uncover Lima’s rich history on this half-day tour featuring a visit to the eerie catacombs beneath the Monastery of San Francisco. Stroll through the UNESCO-listed historic center and admire its colonial architecture. With small groups and hotel pick-up included, this tour offers a cultural immersion that’s both authentic and convenient.
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Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up
What's included in Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza San Martin
Built in the early 20th century, the square gets it name from the South American liberator Jose de San Martin who’s statue sits at the middle. You will learn a little about Jose de San Martin and the history of popular gatherings in the square.
Jiron de La Union
For many years Jirón de la Unión was the most important road in the city. Characterized by being the most aristocratic and where the most famous inhabitants were meeting, it’s now a popular street to walk through. Now it serves more as a commercial street but the history still remains.
Iglesia y Convento La Merced
The convent and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced are as old as the city of Lima. According to historic documents, the lands where the convent and the church were built belonged to the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy. The church contains a variety of reredos. The altarpiece is fire-gilded. The center of the altarpiece contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy, declared in 1615 the "heavenly protector of Lima."
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission to the Catacombs
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Passengers must be at Tourist Information Center, in front of the Kennedy Park, 10 minutes before departure time. Please make sure to verify the correct address, as there are two Tourist Information Canter in Miraflores.