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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.

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

“Roxanne was a great tour guide and told us many interesting tales about the history of Lima - and Peru overall. The tour mostly stays in the Miraflores and nearby areas, but is a great overview of Lima.”

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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

“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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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

“Excellent walking tour of Old Lima! Juan was a phenomenal guide-interesting, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about Lima and its history. Interactive and encouraged questions. Was able to quickly bring up information and maps on his phone to help us visualize changes over the years and…”

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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

“Our guide Renzo was amazing! Very knowledgeable going above and beyond . Everything was on time and very organized.”

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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

“My mom and I had the best time with our tour guide! The process was super easy as we were picked up and brought back to our destination of choice. Our guide was so informative on the history of Lima and Peru as a whole.…”

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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

“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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9.Top Attractions in Lima: Historic Center, Love Park & Catacombs

Discover Lima's top sights on a 4-hour guided tour, including Love Park, historic center, catacombs, and a tasting of pisco sour and ceviche.

★ 5.0

“I had a fantastic food tour with Marcos. Marcos is incredibly knowledgeable about Peruvian history, cuisine, and wine. His passion for the subject made the experience truly engaging. The food was excellent and we had a wonderful variety of flavors. I highly recommend this tour!”

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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

“William was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. We learnt a lot about the parts of Lima that we visited. He made the tour both easy and enjoyable for us.”

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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

“Marco was an excellent bilingual guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Peru and all of the sites we visited on the tour. All of the stops exceeded my expectations, especially the Magic Circuit Water Show, which ended up being really unique and…”

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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

“The tour was the best we’ve had in all of Perú. Pamela was exceptionally prepared, professional, and extremely kind. It was a great introduction to this beautiful country and when I return I will definitely book it again with Pamela. We had great conversations about…”

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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

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