About this experience
Transfer from the hotel to the Historic Centre of Lima. The tour begins at the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture where you can appreciate the beauty of its monastic cloisters and remarkable paintings. In the underground galleries are impressive catacombs. Later, head to Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial centre formed by a truncated pyramid and plazas that belonged to the Lima culture. Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs Lima Guide
Plan a visit to Lima’s San Francisco complex, where colonial religious architecture, cloisters, a historic library, artworks, and catacombs come together in the Historic Center.
Pre-Inca Lima: Huaca Pucllana, Larco, and the Ruins Hiding in Plain Sight
Lima sits on more archaeology than most visitors realize. A short guide to the museums and adobe pyramids worth your morning.
Huaca Pucllana Lima Guide
Plan a visit to Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores with current daytime and night schedules, ticket guidance, access cautions, booking advice, and a clear comparison of the two experiences.
What is included
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Admission to San Francisco church and Huaca Pucllana.
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Saint Francisco church has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public.
Huaca Pucllana is an archaeological site belonging to the Lima culture, from the period 200 - 700 AD. C. located in the district of Miraflores. It has been investigated and restored since 1981. It is built with adobes and has a 25-meter-high pyramid, as well as patios and squares.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LimaTours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick-up.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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