Visit the historic center of Lima with a private walking tour tailored to your needs and available time, you will discover the most iconic streets, squares, and the emblematic monuments of La Casa Aliaga and the Catacombs of San Francisco church (the catacombs date back the Spanish occupation time: 16th, 17th and 18th century).
HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting place
- In front of the La Merced church at 9:00, 14:00 or another requested time.
- Pick-ups and drop-offs on request.
- Read all tabs, please.
Jirón de la Unión street
It was also known as the street of the Merchants during the time of the Viceroyalty of Peru.
House of photography by Eugenio Courret — exterior visit
The Plaza de Armas and surroundings — exterior visit
The Water Fountain, Casa del Oidor, Presidential Palace, Cathedral, and the City Hall Palace.
The Changing of the Guard — optional
The changing of the guard happens at about 12:00; however, there might be cancellations, which is why we cannot guarantee this event; however, we will do our best.
La Casa Aliaga — interior visit
It is a Spanish colonial building (1535 AD, the same year when Lima was refounded by the Europeans). This house belonged to one of the conquerors known as Captain Jerónimo de Aliaga y Ramírez. The descendants of Captain Jerónimo still live in this house nowadays.
Catacombs of San Francisco — interior visit
Discover the most famous catacombs in Peru, full history from the Spanish occupation period.
Ending place
We finish this private tour near the Plaza de Armas. We can also end up at your hotel on request only.
PRICE
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Pple. = people.
| Pple. | Private guided tour with | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting point | Pick-up | Pick-up and Drop-off | ||
| 1 | $70 | $120 | $160 | |
| 2 | $35 | $60 | $80 | |
| 3 | $25 | $45 | $60 | |
| 4 | $18 | $35 | $45 | |
| 5 | $15 | $30 | $35 | |
DETAILS
Schedules:
| With | Schedules | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting point | – 09:00 to 12:00 – 14:00 to 17:00 | Every day |
| Pick-up | – 09:00 to 13:00 – 14:00 to 18:00 | |
| Pick-up and drop-off | – 09:00 to 14:00 – 14:00 to 19:00 | |
| Other schedules are available on request. | ||
Language:
- Spanish, English.
- Other languages:
- Available on request.
- Prices will change.
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Included:
- Professional guide.
- On request:
- Pick-up from your hotel.
- Drop-off at your hotel.
Not included:
- Tickets for the Casa Aliaga: 35 soles pp.
- Tickets for the Catacombs: 20 soles pp.
- Tips (optional).
What to bring?
- April-Nov:
- Sweaters
- Dec-March:
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hats
- A bottle of water
- Local currency for your entrance tickets.
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NOTES
Pick-ups and timings
- Pick-ups are sharp on time.
- Pick-ups apply only for hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, La Victoria and Lima; for other districts an additional cost will apply.
- We’ll arrange all pick-ups and meeting points one day prior your tour.
- The tour ending time is still aprox; but, we’ll do our best to finish the tour as scheduled.
Vehicle type
- Authorized by the Ministry of Transportation of Peru.
- Clean and modern ones.
- Sedan looking auto, 4×4, H1, Van, Renault and Mercedez Benz (it will depend on the group size).
Entrance ticket discounts
Kids, minors, students and Peruvians may have discounts but an official ID is required to show:
- Kids and minors: Bring their official passaports to prove their age.
- Students: Bring your offficial passport and goverment issued ID.
- Peruvians: Bring your oficial ID.
Operability and itinerary:
This tour is subject to variation without any prior notice, due to weather conditions, strikes and any other event that doesn’t allow the normal tour operation. See also our terms.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.
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