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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

“It is a wonderful tour and Melanie was a FANTASTIC guide. It is well-paced and very informative. There were only 4 total in our tour, so having a small group allowed everyone to ask questions with no one feeling rushed. Melanie is very, very knowledgeable…”

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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

“This was a great experience. We learned a lot about the city and the history of Lima The tour guides Jose and Melanie were so great! Very nice and informative and just great to be around We learned a lot and enjoyed it immensely”

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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

“Roxanna was an excellent guide and I am happy that I learned a lot from her. I wasn't aware of the route we were going to take around Lima, and to get from Miraflores to the downtown area where the catacombs, pisco tasting, and chocolate…”

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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

“I was really looking forward to this just for the water show, little did I know I would be blown away by the San Francisco church & tunnel walk. Our tour guide was great with knowledge, my only complaint it became a bit rushed to…”

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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

“Our guide, Athena, was wonderful. The tour of the old streets of Lima, the marker, and the catacomb's was very informative and even being a Sunday the marker and streets were full of life!. Will HIGHLY recommend this to friends and family traveling down to…”

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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

“We learned a lot ! Alex was extremely knowledgable and we got to see everything. It was a great tour of Lima - he made it fun!”

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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

“Fun tour. Perfect amount of time. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The tour is ideal for tourist with little time, but wish to see a lot.”

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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

“Joseph our guide was great! His colleague got sick last minute so he had a double sized group and handled it like a pro! He really was a wealth of information as well as being very funny and entertaining. Thank you!”

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10.Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Catacombs Night Tour

Discover Lima’s illuminated landmarks, underground catacombs, and world’s largest water fountain complex on a 4-hour evening tour blending culture, history, and light shows.

★ 4.8

“Our tour was great! We got to see and hear about some of the most beautiful parts of Lima! Sofia was a great guide and was able to accurately answer all of our questions about the sites we visited! Victor was a great driver as…”

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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

“Very interesting and informative information about the history of the era combined with the Baroque era and neoclassical architecture in Lima”

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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

“This tour is comprehensive and we enjoyed the afternoon. The catacombs were fascinating, and pickup went smoothly. Would recommend.”

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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

“I absolutely loved this tour led by Klaudia. Since it was just the two of us, I had the chance to ask as many questions as I wanted, which made the experience even better. I loved soaking in Peru’s rich and beautiful history firsthand. We…”

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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 from Apullay Tours was amazing - completely fluent in English, very knowledgable about Peruvian history and culture, friendly, helpful and responsive to our interests. In a few hours, we got an amazing overview of the culture, history and architecture of Lima with time to…”

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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

“This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Lima for the first time. Whenever I travel to a new city, I make it a point to start with an introductory tour like this to get my bearings and understand the layout of the neighborhoods…”

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More Lima Catacombs Tours

5.0Lima City tour and Catacombs Museum (04 hours) Private Tour with guide in Lima4 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Lima Walking City Tour with Catacombs Museum visit (Small Group)3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 5.0City Tour Lima / Catacombs4 hours (approx.)$25.00 4.5Lima: Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour4 hours$75 4.5Lima: Water Magic Circuit, Historic Downtown & Catacombs Tour$75.00 4.2Tour of Lima with a visit to the catacombs of San Francisco.4 hours$40 5.0Let’s visit the Historic Center of Lima and its catacombs3 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$90.00 5.0Visit the Historic Center of Lima and its Catacombs$90.00 5.0Huaca Pucllana Inside + City Tour in Lima and Catacombs$90.00 5.0Dark Tourism at the Catacombs & General Cemetery of Lima3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$65.00 5.0Lima Cultural City Tour & Catacombs Museum Visit (Small Group)3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$45.00 4.9From Lima: City Tour with Catacombs & Pachacamac Inka Ruins8 hours$87 5.0LIMA: Local Market + highlights City Tour + Catacombs4 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.8LIMA WALKING TOUR CATACOMBS FROM MIRAFLORES, HISTORICAL CENTER, WINES+BUS$34 5.0Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group)8 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Lima City Excursion & Catacombs + Pachacamac site (Small Group)8 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Historical Lima Downtown & Catacombs tour$29.00 5.0The Larco Museum + Lima City Tour & Catacombs Visit (Small Group)8 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Explore the catacombs of Lima, Pisco Sour & Magic Water Circuit!6 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Lima: City Walking Tour & Catacombs & Magic Water Fountains5.5 hours$93 5.0The Larco Museum + Lima Historical tour & Catacombs guided Visit8 hours (approx.)$85.00 5.0Catacombs Museum and Colonial City Tour from Lima$44.00 5.0Lima Historic Center Tour, Cathedral and Catacombs$60.00 5.0Lima City Walking Tour and Visit to the Catacombs3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$34.29