Discover Lima: Love Park, Historic Center, and its Catacombs.
Description
⚠️ Important: The price shown corresponds to the ESSENTIAL option. Full experiences such as hotel pickup and tickets to the San Francisco Convent and Catacombs are only available in the Premium or Private option. Discover the highlights of Lima in a half-day with this small-group tour. Visit top attractions such as the Park of Love, Huaca Pucllana archaeological site, Plaza Mayor, and the San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. To suit different travel styles, we offer multiple experience options with different inclusions and pricing. We recommend reviewing the details of each option before booking to ensure it matches what you want to experience. • Small-group half-day sightseeing tour of Lima • Ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time • Choose from morning or afternoon departures • Includes entrance to the museum and catacombs (depending on option selected) • Round-trip transfers from Miraflores, San Isidro, Barranco, and Downtown (depending on option selected)
Tour Options
Itinerary
We begin the experience with pick-up from your selected location, depending on the option chosen at the time of booking. We offer service from a meeting point at the Gran Hotel Bolívar (Plaza San Martín), hotels in Miraflores, Barranco, and San Isidro, or directly from Jorge Chávez International Airport. Each option includes different services and levels of experience, so we recommend reviewing the details carefully before booking. Our first stop is the Park of Love in the exclusive district of Miraflores, an iconic spot with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by Barcelona’s Park Güell, it features the famous sculpture “El Beso” by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín.
We then continue with a panoramic visit to Huaca Pucllana, an ancient ceremonial site of the Lima culture known for its impressive pre-Hispanic architecture.
Next, we explore Lima’s Historic Center, walking through its main streets and squares while discovering the essence of the former “City of Kings.” We visit the Plaza Mayor, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Government Palace. Likewise, we will walk through the main square of Lima where our experienced guide will narrate the historical background of the old viceroyalty of Peru, we will appreciate the architectural monuments that surround the square, such as the cathedral of Lima, archiepiscopal palace, government palace. As soon as we finish our walk through the historic center, you will visit the chocomuseum, a museum store where it shows us the history of chocolate and cocoa in Peru, we can also taste its typical liquors and jams made from chocolate and cocoa.
We then enter the San Francisco Convent to explore its elegant cloisters and the renowned Catacombs, one of the most fascinating and unique sites of Lima’s colonial heritage.
Before finishing, we make a brief stop at Plaza San Martín, a historic and elegant square—perfect for final photos and to enjoy the atmosphere of the Historic Center.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will arrive at your hotel approximately 5 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time. Please be ready on time, as the waiting time is limited to 5 minutes. After this, we will continue with the scheduled pick-ups. If you are not present, you will need to make your way to the meeting point at Parque del Amor in Miraflores (Premium option only).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(720)
Elma was a good guide. We saw a lot of things and here English was verry good!
The tour is super nice, the guides are very well prepared
¡Muchas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del tour y que nuestros guías estuvieron a la altura. Agradecemos su preferencia y esperamos verlo nuevamente con Inca Trilogy.
We had such a great time touring Ireland with our guide/driver Seamus from Love Irish Tours. We’re from the US, and he made everything so easy and enjoyable from start to finish. He’s super friendly, really knows his stuff, and always made us feel safe and well looked after. The ride was thoroughly entertaining. The surprise stops were a highlight—Celtic Steps dance show and the Atlantic Sheepdog demonstration were both amazing and not something we would’ve found on our own. He pointed us to lively pubs with great food and beer, and our absolute favorite was J.M. Reidy’s in Killarney—what a place! He also gave us great recommendations in Dublin, Galway, and Donegal that we absolutely loved. We were traveling as an adult family and honestly enjoyed every minute. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey and that everything felt smooth, safe, and well organized from start to finish. It’s great to know that the recommendations and overall experience added value to your family trip. At Inca Trilogy, we truly appreciate your kind words and the time you took to share your feedback with us.
The tour was excellent and exceeded my expectations, very punctual and organized. The van is very comfortable and clean. Our guide Roxana was the differential, very fun and dynamic, made the experience even more interesting! The itinerary followed as planned and we were still grateful with an extra visit to the neighborhoods where there are hundreds of olive trees. Definitely recommend, made the visit to Lima more complete!
Muito obrigado por compartilhar a sua experiência. Ficamos felizes em saber que o tour superou suas expectativas e que você apreciou a organização, o conforto da van e o itinerário. É um prazer saber que a Roxana tornou a experiência ainda mais divertida e dinâmica, e que a visita extra ao bairro dos olivais agregou valor ao seu passeio. Agradecemos muito a sua recomendação e esperamos recebê-lo novamente com a Inca Trilogy para outra excelente experiência.
I had a tour with Arianne and she took me through some exciting historical parts of the city. The most memorable were the catacombs. This was a great experience and I highly recommend it.
Thank you very much for your recommendation. At Inca Trilogy, we are proud to know that your visit met your expectations and that our guide Arianne provided you with a memorable and enriching experience.
I enjoyed my tour with Arianne today. This walking tour included the historic center in Lima around the Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros, surrounding area and the Museo Convento San Francisco y catacombs. Our group was for the English speaking tour and she is fluent, intelligent, interesting and clear. She asked if we needed the restroom at key areas. She welcomed our questions and kept an appropriate pace. We had time for a churro stop and the group enjoyed the pisco tasting at the end. I highly recommend her tours, you will be pleased.
We’re very happy to know you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Lima’s historic center with Arianne. It’s great to hear that the tour was clear, engaging, and well-paced, and that you appreciated the stops and activities along the way, including the churros and pisco tasting. We truly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you again with Inca Trilogy for another memorable experience.
100% recommended very friendly guides comply with the tour
¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour y de la atención de nuestros guías. Gracias por confiar en Inca Trilogy Tours.
Overall a good background information about Peru and its cultures. Roxana was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to know that Roxana’s in-depth knowledge of Peru and its cultures added value to your experience. At Inca Trilogy Tours, we believe that understanding the local culture and history enhances the journey. We hope to welcome you again soon to share even more of Peru’s rich heritage!
The Guide and Bus Driver were great. Tour was Interesting and light hearted. Totally recommend.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to know the tour was both interesting and light-hearted. We aim to provide a balance of education and enjoyment, and it’s great to hear you had such a positive experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to hosting you again!
Patrick was great. Overall great tour!
