Top 12 Lima Catacombs Tours in Lima

1.Water Magic Circuit, Downtown and Catacombs Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 142 reviews · 4 hours · from $75Our pick

Spend four hours with a private English or Spanish speaking guide exploring San Francisco’s catacombs, Lima’s illuminated historic center, Chabuca Granda boulevard, and the Magic Water Circuit. Guides such as Maria, Sofia, Jessica, and Susan have helped make this a personal introduction to Lima.

“Cesar is an extremely knowledgeable guide and Victor is an excellent driver. Good tour of the central city. The catacombs are very interesting. Finishing with the Waterpark show was a treat.”

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2.Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Start at 9:30 am with private transport to Lima’s historic center. Guides such as Rodrigo, Vale, Mafer, Rubi, and Susana lead you through San Martín Square, Jirón de la Unión, La Merced, Plaza de Armas, and San Francisco’s catacombs. The catacomb ticket costs PEN 40 extra.

“My teenager and I very much enjoyed our tour with Rubi and Susana. Both guides were very engaging, super knowledgeable and very mindful of our safety and well-being. (It was a hot day, we always stopped in the shade for our history info.) Small group, well worth it as transportation in an air conditioned van was included with a savvy driver. And - we even got to try local treats!”

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3.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

Meet guides such as Maria, Sophia, or Alexandra at your Lima hotel for a private four-hour tour by minivan or SUV. Visit Miraflores, San Isidro, and the historic center, then tour San Francisco Convent and its catacombs. Snacks, a drink, transport, and admission are included.

“Excellent tour. Highly recommend. Appreciate being able to arrange pickup from port as it made things so much easier”

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4.Explore the Catacombs, Lima Main Square & Magic Water Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours with a guide exploring Lima’s Main Square, San Martín Square, Union Street, the San Francisco catacombs, and the Magic Water Show. Small groups, included catacomb and fountain admission, and provided transport make this a handy first look at Lima.

“Klaudia was a wonderful guide. We saw many sights and received lots of information. She was very knowledgeable and shared information about the places and country.”

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5.City Tour by Panoramic Bus – Walking & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Ride Lima’s red Tourbus from Miraflores to the Historic Center, passing Huaca Pucllana, San Isidro, and the Magic Water Circuit. Then walk Plaza San Martín and Plaza Mayor before a 30 to 40 minute guided visit to San Francisco’s catacombs. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Comunicación más con el guía,, quizás especificar más en el tour que incluye ,,”

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6.City Highlights Walking Tour & Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $38

See Lima’s historic center with a guide such as Pamela, Saul, or Vilma, from Plaza San Martín to the underground Catacombs of San Francisco. This 150 to 210 minute walking tour includes hotel pickup, transport, entry, and a local snack or water, with English and Spanish guidance.

“Pamela was a fabulous guide. She was incredibly personable and adjusted the tour as she learned what things interested us most. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about history of the area and could answer any question we brought to her. Overall an excellent day and very interesting tour.”

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7.Lima City of The Kings Walking Tour Including Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Lima’s Historic Centre with a guide such as Felipe, Leidy, or Moises. Visit Plaza San Martin, Jirón de la Unión, Plaza de Armas, colonial churches, and San Francisco’s catacombs, with hotel pickup, admission, snacks, and a group capped at seven.

“Amazing tour with an amazing guide! Moises was very informative, personable and entertaining. He showed us main sites and viewpoints and gave great information that I wasn’t aware of. Also took time to take pictures of whomever wanted them in the group :) The day turned out longer than expected but that was due to crazy traffic! Would still recommend this tour.”

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8.Lima City tour and Catacombs Museum (04 hours) Private Tour with guide in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

See Lima’s Pacific coast, Huaca Pucllana, historic squares, and San Francisco Basilica with a private guide. Susan, Valeria, Rosario, and other guides have earned strong praise for clear storytelling, while the short stops and car-based format may feel rushed.

“Terrific guide and driver. Highly recommend this trip. The church is beautiful inside. The guide was very attentive.”

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9.Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Spend four hours with a private guide such as Sofía, Laidy, or Sylvia, moving from Miraflores and San Isidro to Lima’s colonial center. You’ll see Love Park, Huaca Pucllana, El Olivar, Plaza Mayor, San Francisco Convent and Catacombs, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and transport included.

“It was a very relaxed tour with our guide Sophia. Together with her driver, she quickly took us to the city's hotspots and told us lots of interesting things. No waiting time at the catacombs and would do it again any time.”

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10.Tour of Lima with a visit to the catacombs of San Francisco.

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

See Lima’s Miraflores and San Isidro, Parque del Amor, Huaca Pucllana, Plaza Mayor, and San Francisco’s convent and catacombs. Pickup is offered from hotels and Airbnbs in Miraflores and San Isidro. English and Spanish guides lead the four-hour tour.

“The tour was good and comfortable in the van. The places where good and interesting. Yes it would be nice to stay longer at some places but given the traffic in Lima we got see enough in the tour time allocated.”

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11.City Tour with Catacombs & Pachacamac Inka Ruins

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide exploring Lima’s grand Plaza de Armas, San Francisco Monastery and underground Catacombs, then head south to Pachacamac’s ancient pyramids and museum. Hotel pickup covers Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, and Lima Center. Lunch is not included.

“Conocer el centro cívico , entrar a las catacumbas y el exterior de Pachacamac son imperdibles !”

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12.LIMA WALKING TOUR CATACOMBS FROM MIRAFLORES, HISTORICAL CENTER, WINES+BUS

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews

Ride a local bus from Miraflores into central Lima, then walk from Plaza San Martín to Plaza Mayor, Lima Cathedral, and San Francisco Catacombs. Your English or Spanish guide, including praised guide Favio when available, adds context before a pisco and wine tasting.

“Flink guide som tok oss gjennom gamlebyen. Katakombene er et must! Hadde gledet oss til vinsmaking, men vi fikk bare en liten munnfull. Skulle ønske det var mer vin å velge mellom.”

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