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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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Nicole 13 Apr 2024
Idar-Oberstein

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Sehr informativ und hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht
ELLIOT 13 Apr 2024
Orlando

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
An interesting tour with Paul. You can optionally tour the San Francisco convent and catacombs as well if you pay the 20 soles entry fee, and Paul will go with you. It was nice for Paul to go inside a few important churches with the group and point out some interesting things. The tour covers the main sights in Peru’s historic center.
ISABEL 11 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Paul es muy atento y dispuesto para enseñar. Muy amable
Maria 11 Apr 2024

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Was a bit repetitive and dull.
Jonathan 10 Apr 2024
Portland

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Paul, nos atendió muy bien. Es un hombre amable quien contestó todas nuestras preguntas con detalles interesantes. Nos dio casi tres horas de su tiempo y sabe mucho de Lima y su historia. Lo recomiendo come guía sin ninguna reservación.
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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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