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15 Best Lima Catacombs Tours

The San Francisco catacombs circuits: the monastery’s bone-lined crypts under the historic center, paired with the Plaza Mayor and the City of Kings’ colonial core. An estimated 25,000 Limenos rest below the church; the femur geometry is the photograph nobody forgets.

1.Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs.

Explore Lima’s highlights on a 4-hour guided tour, including Love Park, the Historic Center, and San Francisco’s catacombs. Perfect for first-timers.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Our guide had great historical knowledge and provided context for the sites we saw. Peruvian traffic is ubiquitous, so it some time between sites.”

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2.Tour in Lima with visit to the catacombs of San Francisco

Explore Lima’s vibrant history with a 4-hour tour visiting the Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Catacombs, Huaca Pucllana, and more for $20.

★ 5.0

“Very nice small group tour with a great guide, David. Our little group was very friendly, David provided information in both Spanish and English, and several key spots were seen, along with a nice Pisco Sour demonstration. Great, quick introduction to Lima City, and a…”

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3.A Journey Through Time: Lima’s Historic Center & Catacombs Tour

Discover Lima's highlights on this 4-hour guided tour featuring historic sites, the Plaza de Armas, catacombs, and a pisco sour class. Perfect for first-timers seeking authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Tour with Jose from Miraflores to Lima Old Town was excellent. Met Jose at the Parque del Amor with fabulous views of the Pacific, then travelled past Huaca Pucllana archaeological site to the historic centre of Lima. Amazing buildings in the area. Toured the Convent…”

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4.Lima by night including Catacombs & Water Show Tour

Discover Lima's vibrant night scene with a small-group tour including historic catacombs and a stunning water show, offering authentic insights at just $55.

★ 5.0

“Loved the whole experience with Jean Paul.. He was very knowledgable and patient with us. We even got to see The Precesion de San Judas Tadeo right as we entered the church.”

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5.Lima City of the Kings & Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop Off)

Experience Lima's history on a 3.5-hour guided tour visiting Plaza San Martin, Lima Cathedral, and spooky Catacombs for just $45.

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent visit of the town of Lima with Alexander that brought us to the main sites. He gave us a lot of history from the past & present. We were amazed by the catacombes. We highly recommend this tour. Finally the driver…”

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6.Lima City, Central Market & Catacombs Tour (Pick-up & Drop Off)

Discover Lima's highlights including colonial buildings, markets, and the catacombs on this 3.5-hour guided tour with pick-up, small group size, and rich history.

★ 5.0

“An interesting tour to admire some architecture and art, and to know the history of the place. Our guide Renzo gave a lot of interesting details, especially about the Convent.”

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7.Premium Lima City Tour and Catacombs – Top All Included Tour

Discover Lima’s highlights on this small-group tour including Plaza de Armas, San Francisco’s historic church, and the famous catacombs for just $34.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was great , very knowledgeable. Made our tour fascinating. We recommend this tour to anyone that likes history and likes walking”

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8.Lima City Tour and Catacombs

Explore Lima's highlights on a 2-hour guided walking tour including Plaza de Armas, historic sites, art, and thrilling catacombs—perfect for first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Great tour guide—very passionate about his career. Very knowledgeable about Peruvian history, architecture, and politics.”

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11.Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up

Explore central Lima’s highlights on this half-day tour, visiting historic sites, colonial architecture, and the haunting catacombs—perfect for culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“My teenager and I very much enjoyed our tour with Rubi and Susana. Both guides were very engaging, super knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety and well-being. (It was a hot day, we always stopped in the shade for our history info.) Small group,…”

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12.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

Discover Lima’s highlights privately with a flexible 4-hour tour covering Miraflores, San Isidro, and historic downtown, including optional catacombs or pre-Inca sites.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Sophia was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and very good with her English. The 4 hour tour was the perfect amount of time for us. We saw and learned a lot on the history of Lima.”

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13.Explore the Catacombs, Lima Main Square & Magic Water Show

Discover Lima's highlights on an evening tour visiting the San Francisco Catacombs, UNESCO Historic Center, and Magic Water Show for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful tour guide, punctual, friendly , informative. Great combination of activities. I would take more tours with this guide.”

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14.Lima: City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

Discover Lima’s highlights on a 3.5-hour small-group walking tour, exploring Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Monastery, and the underground catacombs for a rich cultural experience.

★ 4.9

“Pamela was a fabulous guide. She was incredibly personable and adjusted the tour as she learned what things interested us most. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about history of the area and could answer any question we brought to her. Overall an excellent day and very…”

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15.Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs

Discover Lima’s historic center on a small-group walking tour including Plaza Mayor, Catacombs, presidential palace, and lively streets for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“My guide Felipe, was very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a great deal about Peruvian history, culture and architecture.”

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