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Exploring Lima and the Catacombs of San Francisco

Duration: 2h and 45min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Paul
Quality Verified Registered on January 14, 2020

I am a local guide, who likes to share relevant information to the visitors of the cultural sites of the city, teaching, guiding and offering the walking tour in a friendly way. Thanks so much for reading. Have a great day !

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

This pleasant visit to the city begins in one of the oldest temples in Lima, we will visit La Merced Church , which stands out for its 17th century baroque style façade.
Afterwards, we will walk through the traditional Jr. de la Unión.
We will visit the Plaza de Armas of Lima , an atmosphere of tradition and history, the government palace, the cathedral, the ornamental fountain among others, then, we will be by the Santo Domingo church, later, we will be by the Chabuca Granda avenue , it is a place of artistic and cultural events, we can also see some places on the side of the Rímac river,
Then we will be on the way to the train station ( today the House of Literature ), then we will visit the wall park to have a pleasant view of the San Cristóbal hill and other places.
Finally, we will visit the San Francisco museum and catacombs inaugurated in the 17th century.

What places will we see?

-La Merced Church.
-La Casona Torre Tagle.
-The Plaza de Armas of Lima.
-The Santo Domingo church.
-The Chabuca Granda mall.
-The park "The wall"
-San Francisco Convent and Catacombs Museum.


Museum entrance fee: s/20 soles (optional)


Chocolate tasting and free drinks

Suggestions:
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking.
Bring a hat or cap.
A bottle of water (optional)

Important:
Sometimes it takes an hour by taxi from Miraflores to the meeting point.

If you do not attend, please CANCEL the tour reservation.




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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Jirón de la Unión 608, Cercado de Lim...
    Jirón de la Unión 608, Cercado de Lima 15001, Peru
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    I will be in front of La Merced Church, wearing a beige hat and my tourist guide accreditation.

  • 1
    Free admission
    Iglesia de La Merced
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Torre Tagle Palace
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas de Lima
  • 4
    Free admission
    Casa de la Literatura Peruana
  • 5
    Entrance not included
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco de Lima

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Svetlana 18 May 2024
Sault Ste. Marie

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
The walking tour in central Lima was very well paced and with wonderful route. We visited many places which we would definitely missed if we did not take the tour - like the municipal library or Rímac district. At the end Paul guided us through San Francisco monastery and the catacombs. Great tour and very good guide. Highly recommended.
Jake 18 May 2024
Manchester

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Paul was fantastic, full of knowledge and was ready for any question. He showed us around everywhere we wanted, our tour over ran in time because he made sure we saw everything we wanted as a group!
José 16 May 2024
Santiago

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Paul, es un muy bien guía, se toma el tiempo de explicar con detalle cada sitio que visitamos. El recorrido está bien planeado.
Rafael 06 May 2024
Carolina

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Paul fue muy educado, respetuoso y conocedor.
Rafael 04 May 2024
San Juan

Paul fue muy amable, educado y muy ilustrado. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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