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(729)
Melanie was an amazing tour guide. She showed us the ins and outs of the city, and she introduced us to the best churro I’ve had in my entire life. She was able to answer some of the most random questions and made the tour feel so personal that I wish I could have had her with me throughout the rest of my trip.
Elma guide and American driver were super attentive. The guide presented all the details of the places visited. Excellent tour!
Our guide Elma was excellent and attentive
It was a quick city tour, great for those who have a short program in the city. Roxana is a great guide and we showed the historic center of Lima. We love it.
Very informative and well organized. Good way to visit some important attractions in Lima. Thanks to Roxanna and team.
José and our driver were great. José shared so much knowledge about the history of Lima and the tour was a good mix of walking and spending time for photos. We were able to request our hotel to be our pickup/drop off, which was very convenient.
Patrick was an excellent guide! His command of the English language, knowledge of Peruvian history and culture and insight made this trip unforgettable. Thank you!!
The tour was amazing! I had such a good experience and seeing. The catacombes as well as love park and the historic centre was brilliant! Our tour guide Patrick was brilliant! He was really informative and had a great sense of humour! He took plenty of photographs when asked! I would absolutely reccomend this!
Wonderful tour. Our guide Melanie was incredibly knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Lima.
Elma was a good guide. We saw a lot of things and here English was verry good!
