Lima city tour with Magic Water Show and dinner: Includes catacombs visit

Colonial plazas, San Francisco's catacombs, and a fountain laser show after dark

A small-group walking tour of Lima's historical center starting with hotel pickup at 2:15pm, followed by the Magic Water Circuit fountain show and dinner at a local restaurant. The tour covers the Main Square, Cathedral, Presidential Palace, San Francisco Church and its catacombs, and ends with the Guinness-recognized fountain complex lit and choreographed to music and lasers. A professional guide in English or Spanish leads the full 7-hour experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. San Martin Square20m
2. Jiron de la Union40m
3. Church and Convent of Saint Francis30m · entry included
4. Presidential Palace5m
5. Cathedral of Lima5m
6. Main Square20m
7. Magic Water Circuit2h · entry included

Lima city tour and evening show

• Hotel pickup at 2:15pm
• Visit San Martin Square
• Walk along Jiron de la Union street
• Explore Ucayali and Lampa streets
• Tour Monastery of San Francisco and catacombs
• View Presidential Palace and changing of guard
• Visit historic bar near Presidential Palace
• See Cathedral of Lima
• Stroll Ancash Street and Happy Inka Market
• Visit Plaza de Armas
• Enjoy Magic Water Circuit fountain show

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro or downtown Lima at 2:15pm and walks you through the city's oldest neighborhoods on foot. You'll start at San Martín Square, then move onto Jirón de la Unión: a street lined with wooden balconies, stone carvings and ornate churches where locals still shop and eat. The architecture and atmosphere shift as you walk. Your guide explains the history and daily life of the city as you move between districts.

The centerpiece is the Church and Convent of San Francisco, where you descend into the catacombs: a network of underground burial chambers from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries that reveal how the city lived during the colonial era. You'll also see the Cathedral of Lima, the Presidential Palace (with its daily changing of the guard), and Marcahuasi, Peru's oldest official bar, which once hosted Ernest Hemingway and sits steps from the palace. The walking section ends at the Main Square, where you pass through the Happy Inka Market on Ancash Street to browse local textiles and indigenous carvings before dinner.

After eating at a local restaurant, the tour moves to the Magic Water Circuit: a park with 13 fountains recognized by Guinness as the world's largest fountain complex in a public space. Many are interactive. As darkness falls, they light up in synchronized patterns while lasers and classical and Peruvian music play. This is the attraction locals call a must-see for any first visit to Lima.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• walking tour of the historical center including San Martín Square, Jirón de la Unión, the Cathedral, Presidential Palace and the Happy Inka Market.
• entry to the San Francisco Church catacombs.
• dinner at a local restaurant.
• Magic Water Circuit fountain show with laser and music.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro or downtown Lima.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (11 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by HAKU TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have an afternoon and evening free on your first day in Lima and want to see the colonial center and the city's most famous nighttime attraction without arranging transport or a restaurant reservation yourself. The fixed 2:15pm pickup time and included dinner mean the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly are the catacombs at San Francisco Church?

The catacombs beneath the Church and Convent of San Francisco are underground burial chambers dating from the 16th through 18th centuries. They show how people were buried and lived during Lima's colonial period and are one of the most distinctive stops on the walking tour.

Is the Magic Water Show included, or do I pay extra?

The Magic Water Circuit and the fountain laser show are included in the tour price. You don't pay separately for entry or the show itself.

What's the difference between Marcahuasi and the other stops?

Marcahuasi is Peru's oldest official bar, located next to the Presidential Palace. It's famous for its authentic, vintage character and its history of hosting famous writers and Peruvian presidents. It's a local landmark rather than a typical tourist site.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour is primarily walking through Lima's historical center, covering multiple plazas, streets and churches on foot. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness and comfortable shoes with a water bottle.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling alone?

Yes. The operator welcomes solo travelers and suggests contacting them directly via WhatsApp at [phone] to confirm availability for your dates.

Which neighborhoods does the hotel pickup serve?

Hotel pickup is available from Barranco, Miraflores, San Isidro and downtown Lima. The pickup happens at 2:15pm, and the tour returns you to your hotel at the end of the evening.