Lima: San Francisco and Huaca Pucllana Half-Day Tour

San Isidro District, Lima, Peru



Immerse yourself in the colonial history of Lima with this city tour and admire an impressive collection of San Francisco church and Huaca Pucllana.

Highlights

  • Get to know Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit San Francisco Church & know its network of catacombs
  • It showcases an incredible collection of religious art.
  • The Huaca Pucllana belonged to the Lima culture.
  • Its main centre is a pyramidal building.

Description

Transfer from the hotel to the Historic Centre of Lima. The tour begins at the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture where you can appreciate the beauty of its monastic cloisters and remarkable paintings. It showcases an incredible collection of religious art, historical artifacts, and colonial-era manuscripts. One of its highlights is the impressive library, which houses rare books and documents from the colonial period. In the underground galleries are impressive catacombs. Later, head to Huaca Pucllana, a ceremonial centre formed by a truncated pyramid and plazas that belonged to the Lima culture. Transfer to the hotel at the end of the tour.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off. Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish) Admission to San Francisco church and Huaca Pucllana.

Excludes

Gratuities Personal expenses

Important Information

  • Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator
  • This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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