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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, from Miraflores to the meeting point it takes an hour by taxi.

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 black jacket 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

537 ratings
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4.92
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4.55
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4.71
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4.81
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Cristina 01 Jun 2024

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Paul es un genio. Sabe muchísimo de historia, arquitectura, arte y todo lo cuenta con energía y un entusiasmo contagioso. Se nos pasaron volando las 2 hs y media que duró el recorrido. Aprendimos, conocimos y nos divertimos. Imperdibles los tips al final del tour sobre qué más conocer en Lima y hasta en Cuzco. Lo súper recomiendo. Una hermosa experiencia ‘
Eric 30 May 2024

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Excellent tour, highly recommend. The tour was in English, he was fluent
Patricia 26 May 2024
Munich

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Very enthusiastic and informative tour. We even went with him in the Catacombs of the St. Francisco church. He knows a lot and answers every question. Highly recommended! :)
Raniel 21 May 2024
Toronto

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Paul was very professional and knowledgeable. Mastered the English language. Very respectful. Also a great photographer. We had a very memorable walking tour with Paul. We were fortunate enough to get him as our private tour guide and answered lots of questions. At the end of our tour, he also recommended a few other places or us to visit. Thank you so much from the Canadians Raniel, Mae, Mark and Noemi👍
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.
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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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