Lima Airport Layover: 6-Hour Private City Tour & Catacombs
Six hours in Lima: from the airport to the catacombs beneath a 400-year-old church
You get picked up at the airport and driven through Miraflores and Lima's Historic Centre, including entry to the San Francisco Catacombs museum beneath a 400-year-old church. The 6-hour tour covers the main plazas, colonial architecture and Pacific views without requiring you to arrange transport, tickets or timing yourself. The driver handles the route and gets you back with time to spare before your next flight.
Step-by-step itinerary
Lima city highlights and historic sites
- Arrive at Jorge Chávez Airport
- Visit Miraflores district
- Explore Love Park by the Pacific
- Walk through Historic Centre of Lima
- Tour Church and Convent of Saint Francis
- See Main Square landmarks
- Visit San Martin Square and Bolívar Hotel
- Miraflores Entry included 30m
- Love Park Entry included 20m
- Historic Centre of Lima Entry included 2h
- Church and Convent of Saint Francis Entry included 50m
- Main Square Entry included 30m
- San Martin Square Entry included 20m
What’s included
- Your tour includes private air-conditioned transportation from Jorge Chávez Airport, a professional driver and guide, entry to the San Francisco Catacombs museum, and visits to Miraflores, Love Park, the Historic Centre, the Plaza Mayor, and San Martín Square. Round-trip airport transfer is included.
- meals are not.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Private 6-hour Lima layover tour from Jorge Chávez Airport. Includes Miraflores, Historic Centre, San Francisco Catacombs entry & private transport. Perfect for short stops.
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The experience
The San Francisco Catacombs sit underneath a colonial church in the heart of Lima's old city, and they're included in this private layover tour, which means you don't have to book them separately or figure out how to get there from the airport. A driver meets you at Jorge Chávez International Airport and takes you straight into the city for a 6-hour loop that hits the main landmarks without rushing. You'll see Miraflores first, the modern district that overlooks the Pacific, then move into the Historic Centre where the cathedral, government palace and municipality all face each other across the Plaza Mayor.
The catacombs are the real draw here. They're a museum now, built into the tunnels beneath the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, and they hold centuries of Lima's history in the stone. Your guide walks you through them. It's the kind of thing that takes time to absorb, and you're not doing it in a rush between flights. Before that, you'll cross through San Martín Square to see the monument to Peru's independence hero, and stop at Love Park in Miraflores, which sits right on the cliff edge above the ocean. The whole route is designed for people who have a few hours between connections and want to actually see the city, not just sit in a hotel lobby.
The tour runs with private transport and an air-conditioned vehicle, so you're not sharing a minibus or waiting for other pickups. That matters when you're on a schedule. The driver knows the timing and gets you back to the airport with a buffer before your next flight. Minimum group size is two people, and it's wheelchair accessible throughout, which includes the catacombs museum and all the plazas and streets you'll walk. If you're traveling with small children, they can ride in a stroller or specialized infant seat, and service animals are welcome.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 8 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 18 years); Child (6 to 9 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.
How long is the tour and when does it start?
The tour is 6 hours total. Pickup happens at Jorge Chávez International Airport when you arrive. Timing is arranged based on your flight details.
Is the San Francisco Catacombs entry included?
Yes, entry to the catacombs museum is included in the tour price.
What if my flight is delayed or I land late?
Contact the operator with your actual landing time before the tour date. The schedule is flexible and can be adjusted to match your arrival.
Can I do this tour if I'm traveling alone?
The minimum group size is two people, so you'd need to book with at least one other person or arrange a private tour for one.
Is lunch included?
No, meals are not included. You can eat before or after the tour, or the guide can suggest restaurants along the route.
Are there stairs in the catacombs?
The catacombs museum is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces on the tour are accessible.
What if I'm traveling with a baby?
Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat in the vehicle. Strollers are fine for the plazas and streets, though some areas of the Historic Centre are narrow.
Do I need to book this in advance?
Yes, book before your trip so the operator can arrange pickup timing and confirm your flight details.
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Lima Airport Layover: 6-Hour Private City Tour & Catacombs
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