Discover the amazing historic center of Lima exploring beautiful streets full of history and colonial architecture. This tour will take you to visit incredible catacombs of San Francisco.
The City of Kings offers amazing tourist attractions such as impressive mansions, palaces, squares and churches, that you will explore with us in this fantastic walking tour.
Get to know the wonders of the old city of Lima with our tour guide and be amazed by this multicultural city.
Plaza San Martin
After picking you up from the hotel located in the city of Lima (optional) or meeting you up at the starting point located at the Hotel Gran Bolivar, this fantastic walking tour will take you to admire the historic center of Lima with a professional tour guide.The walking tour of Lima starts at Plaza San Martin, a beautiful square declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. The central monument is a tribute to Don Jose de San Martin, the liberator of the Peru’s independence.This square opened on July 27th 1921 and it is surrounded by incredible historic buildings such as the National Club, the Gran Bolivar Hotel, Theatre Colon and Giacoletti, the latter destroyed by fired in 2018.
Jiron de la Union
The tour continues walking along the Street Jirón de la Union founded in 1535 by the Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. It was a busy street for years, with coffee shops and restaurants attended by distinguished characters and high society such as writers and politics. Along this street, you will admire commercial buildings, as well as traditional wooden balconies, and churches.
Plaza de Armas
You will arrive at the Plaza de Armas, the main point of the old town of Lima. The Government Palace is located here, where the Peruvian president lives. The construction of the Cathedral of Lima began in 1535 and ended in 1649 and it has a beautiful Renaissance and neoclassical style front.Also, you will admire important buildings such as the City Hall, the De la Unión Club, the Sagrario Church, the Archbishop’s Palace and wooden balconies around the amazing Plaza de Armas. Take the best picture of this historical place and have amazing panoramic pictures.During our Lima city walking tour, you will taste a delicious and traditional Peruvian sweet known as Churros, fried flour sticks filled with dulce de leche or manjarblanco.
Catacombs of San Francisco
You are going to visit the Church of San Francisco to explore the Convent of San Francisco and the catacombs. These underground creeps are the largest and best preserved in South America. This mysterious place was the main cemetery of the city until 1810 and during the tour you will see large pools with the bone remains of more than 25 thousand people.Many historical buildings went through different renovations, as they suffered damage from strong earthquakes in the capital of Peru.The tour ends at this point, however, the order of the visits could change, depending on the start time of the tour. Then, the transportation will drop you off at your hotel (optional).
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4.2
Wandering through Lima’s colonial architecture was a highlight for our family, especially when we reached the eerie catacombs beneath the San Francisco Monastery. While the tour was informative and visually captivating, we found the pace a bit rushed at times, making it hard to soak in all the details.
4.4
We had a fantastic time delving into the catacombs and admiring the stunning colonial architecture on our walking tour. One small hiccup was the slightly cramped transportation to get there, but once we started the tour, all of that faded away as we soaked in the history surrounding us.
4.2
Exploring the historic parts of the city left us in awe of the stunning colonial architecture and rich history around every corner. We particularly enjoyed venturing down into the catacombs, which offered an eerie yet fascinating glimpse into the past. The guide was knowledgeable and kept us engaged, but at times, it felt a bit rushed, especially when we wanted to soak in the atmosphere a little longer. Overall, it was a fantastic way to spend an afternoon with friends, and we walked away with some great stories to share. Just be prepared for some uneven streets if you’re not a fan of walking!
4.6
Strolling through the colonial streets of Lima in Peru revealed stunning architecture, with each building telling a story of the city’s rich history. Though the catacombs were fascinating, I found myself wishing for a bit more time to linger and take in the details without feeling rushed.