Historic Lima, Catacombs & Casa Aliaga

Discover the rich history, captivating architecture, and hidden underground secrets of Lima on a comprehensive tour of the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We begin our journey at Plaza San Martín, admiring the grand architecture and the historic Gran Hotel Bolívar. From there, we stroll down the iconic Jirón de la Unión pedestrian street, passing colonial treasures like La Merced Church, on our way to the heart of the city: Plaza Mayor (Plaza de Armas). Step inside Casa de Aliaga, the oldest continuously inhabited private residence in the Americas, for an exclusive look at nearly five centuries of living colonial history. Afterward, we explore the magnificent San Francisco Church and Convent to descend into its famous underground catacombs, where tens of thousands were laid to rest during colonial times.

– Hotel Pick-up / Miraflores Meeting Point Departure toward Lima’s Historic Center (approximate travel time: 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic). – Stop 1: San Martín Square Visit the historic Gran Hotel Bolívar and the monument to the Liberator José de San Martín. – Stop 2: Jirón de la Unión Walk Stroll down the pedestrian street, passing by the iconic facade of La Merced Church. – Stop 3: Lima Main Square (Plaza de Armas) Panoramic view of the Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and the Archbishop's Palace. – Stop 4: Casa de Aliaga Visit Guided tour inside this colonial mansion, continuously inhabited by the same family since 1535 (Duration: ~45 min). – Stop 5: San Francisco Convent & Catacombs Walk to San Francisco Square followed by a guided tour inside the monastery and its underground catacombs (Duration: ~1 hour). – Return to Miraflores – End of the tour