Lima by Night and Catacombs Free Tour
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Enjoy a unique tour of Lima: a taste of Peru in just 3 hours. Visit free museums, colonial churches, and the Plaza Mayor while learning about local history from an expert guide. Make the most of your trip!
Places to Visit: 6:30 p.m. - Lima’s Plaza Mayor takes you to the political heart of the country. See the Lima Cathedral, the Government Palace, and the Municipal Palace, all beautifully lit at night. 7:00 p.m. Walk along Jirón Lampa, a historic street in Lima, where you’ll find the House of Literature, among other colonial mansions. . 7:15 p.m. : Santo Domingo Church 7:30 p.m. - Visit the Catacombs. Head to Plazuela San Francisco. Take the nighttime tour of the San Francisco Convent and Museum, where you can descend into the underground crypts that house thousands of skulls and bones—an experience that’s much more somber and fascinating at night. 8:30 PM: Pisco tasting.
Note: Each passenger pays their own admission to the San Francisco Museum. The admission fee is 30 soles per person. - Students with ID: 20 soles - Children under 11: 10 soles - Children under 4: free
Meeting point
Fuente de la Plaza de armas de Lima
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Usual start times
- 18:30, 18:35 (Lima time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 24 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Fuente de la Plaza de armas de Lima. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 24 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:30 and 18:35. Times are local to Lima.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
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Accessibility information available
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