Lima Layover City Tour: Historic Center, San Francisco Catacombs & Airport Transfer

Turn your layover into a memorable Lima experience—history, catacombs, and airport transfer included.

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$66

per traveler

Lima Layover City Tour: Historic Center, San Francisco Catacombs & Airport Transfer

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Turn your layover into a memorable Lima experience—history, catacombs, and airport transfer included.

Make the most of your time in Peru’s capital with this efficient Lima layover city tour, designed for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the highlights of the city. This guided experience explores the heart of Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in colonial architecture and centuries of history.

The tour begins with an early airport pick-up between 07:30 and 07:40 AM, allowing you to comfortably explore the city during your layover. Visit Plaza San Martín and walk along the iconic Jirón de la Unión, where historic streets connect Lima’s past with its present. Continue to Plaza Mayor, surrounded by grand viceregal buildings and colonial balconies.

The experience culminates at the Convento de San Francisco, where you will enter the famous catacombs, one of Lima’s most intriguing historical sites. After the visit, enjoy a timely return transfer to the airport, arriving around 13:00 PM, ensuring a smooth continuation of your journey.

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Price

Tour prices are listed per person and depend on the number of travelers in your group. All rates are shown in USD.

1 Traveler: $ 132 USD per person
2 Travelers: $66 USD per person
3 Travelers: $59 USD per person
4 Travelers: $54 USD per person
5 or More Travelers: $51 USD per person
Children Policy: Children aged 4 years and under participate free of charge.

What Is Included?

This Lima layover city tour includes all essential services to ensure a smooth, informative, and stress-free experience during your time in transit.

Round-Trip Private Transportation: Private airport pick-up and drop-off, providing comfort, safety, and punctual transfers throughout the tour.
Bilingual Tour Guide: Professional guidance in English and Spanish, offering detailed insights into Lima’s history and culture.
Entrance Ticket to Convento de San Francisco: Includes admission to the historic convent and its famous colonial catacombs.
Complimentary Pisco Sour Tasting: Enjoy Peru’s iconic national cocktail as part of your Lima cultural experience.
Assistance Throughout the Tour: Continuous support before, during, and after the tour to ensure a seamless and enjoyable layover experience.

What to bring

What to Bring for Your Lima Layover City Tour

Comfortable Walking Shoes: Recommended for walking through Lima’s Historic Center and colonial streets.
Season-Appropriate Clothing: Light layers are ideal to adapt to Lima’s coastal climate and changing temperatures.
Personal Identification Documents: Required for tour coordination, site entry, and airport transfers.
Camera or Video Recorder: Perfect for capturing Lima’s landmarks, plazas, and historic architecture.
Extra Money for Personal Purchases: For souvenirs, snacks, or optional expenses during the tour.
Pick-Up Time Notice: Pick-up times are referential and may be coordinated based on group size and flight schedules.

Fitness Requirements

Fitness Level and Physical Requirements

This Lima layover city tour is designed to be accessible and comfortable for most travelers. It requires a low level of physical activity and is suitable for participants of all ages who are able to walk short distances at a relaxed pace.

Activity Level: Easy walking tour with minimal physical effort.
Walking Conditions: Short walks on paved streets, plazas, and historic areas within Lima’s city center.
Recommended For: Travelers in transit, families, seniors, and visitors interested in culture and history rather than strenuous activity.
Accessibility: Suitable for most travelers; guests with limited mobility should inform us in advance so assistance can be arranged when possible.

Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

By booking this shared Larco Museum tour in Lima, you agree to the following terms and conditions. These policies help ensure safe, punctual, and high-quality service for all travelers.

Shared Service & Language

This is a shared tour with other passengers. Guiding may be conducted in Spanish and English.
Please confirm your preferred language at the time of booking.
Maximum group size per guide in shared service is approximately 10–15 passengers.

Pickup Coverage & Confirmation

Hotel pickup is included from centrally located hotels in Barranco, Miraflores, and San Isidro (according to the selected tour).
For hotels in other districts, please inquire about feasibility and additional costs based on location.
Pickup times are referential. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed the evening before the tour between 6:00–7:00 PM (or 7:00–8:00 PM on holidays), once vehicle and guide scheduling is finalized.
Passengers must wait in the hotel lobby at the confirmed time. Tolerance is 5 minutes; after that, transportation continues on the planned route.
If a passenger is not ready, they must reach the group at the next pickup point or first attraction at their own expense.

Minimum Passengers Requirement

All city tours require a minimum of 2 passengers, except codes CT002, CT012, CT013, and CT016, which have no minimum requirement.

Holiday Dates & Surcharges

Rates are not valid on holidays such as Holy Week (Thursday and Friday), Labor Day (May 1), Independence Day (July 28–29), Christmas (December 25), and New Year’s Day (January 1).
A 15% surcharge applies on these dates.

Tour Duration & Operational Conditions

Tour duration may vary depending on the number of passengers, venue capacity limits, and city traffic conditions in Lima.
The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the company’s control (social, political, weather, or operational factors).

Cancellations, Changes & No-Show Policy

Cancellations or rescheduling are allowed up to 12 hours before service.
Pachacamac, City with dinner show, and Pachacamac with Peruvian Paso horses require 24 hours’ notice.
After the deadline, it will be considered a no-show with no refund and no rescheduling.
If the passenger will pay the total amount on the day of travel, the agency is responsible for payment if the client does not show up (for full or partial balances).

Invoices & Tax Information (Peru)

For invoices, please provide your company tax details (RUC and corporate name), complete passenger information (full names, passport/DNI, and itinerary), and confirmation of the reservation between your company and your client.
Services for non-resident foreigners are exempt from IGV (VAT), according to applicable Peruvian regulations.

Dietary Requirements for Food Tours

For gastronomic tours, request vegetarian options in advance.
Please inform us of allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions when booking (especially for food-related experiences).

Rates & Booking Information

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
To manage your booking, please provide: passengers’ full names, DNI or passport number, selected date, language, hotel address for pickup, and any other notes needed for correct operation of the service.

Vehicle Assignment

Vehicle type depends on group size:
2 passengers: 4-seat car
3 passengers: 6-seat SUV
4–6 passengers: 10-seat van
7–13 passengers: 14–16 seat sprinter