Private Lima Tour: Historic Downtown, Miraflores & Catacombs

Eight hours through Lima's colonial heart, upscale districts and underground catacombs.

A private guided tour of Lima covering the Historic Centre, Miraflores, San Isidro and the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour lasts eight hours and includes entry to the Larco Museum and the catacombs of San Francisco; you pick your group size (one to seven passengers) and can add or skip museum tickets at checkout. A professional local guide leads the route, and you get two hours of free time to walk on your own once the guided portion wraps.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lima's Historic and Modern Districts

• Meet driver at hotel
• Travel 30 minutes to Miraflores
• Tour Miraflores district
• Pass through San Isidro district
• Visit Historic Centre of Lima
• Explore Church and Convent of Saint Francis
• Visit Larco Museum
• Enjoy 2 hours free time
• Return to hotel

The Experience

The tour starts at your hotel, where a driver meets you in the lobby and drives you through Lima in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. The 30-minute ride takes you to Marcahuasi first, then into Miraflores — the upscale residential district south of downtown with hotels, restaurants and shops that draws most of Lima's visitors. From there you move into San Isidro, the wealthy neighbourhood officially created in 1931, which sits on the west side of the city with a few metres of coastline.

The core of the day is the Historic Centre of Lima, the capital's colonial heart spread across the districts of Lima and Rímac in the Rímac Valley. You walk through the Monumental Zone and stop at the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, which sits on the first block of Abancay Avenue between Ancash and Lampa streets. Entry to the catacombs beneath the convent is included. The Larco Museum — which holds objects from the Inca, Moche, Nazca and Chimu civilizations — is also on the itinerary; you can add the ticket at checkout if you want to go inside, or skip it and move on.

After the guided stops, you get two hours of free time to walk where you want, and your guide drops you at a convenient spot to do it. The driver then takes you back to your hotel. The whole day runs eight hours, though traffic, special events and other circumstances beyond the operator's control can shift the timing. How much free time you actually get depends on how quickly the guided stops finish.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• professional local guide in English.
• entry to the Church and Convent of Saint Francis with access to the catacombs.
• Larco Museum ticket (optional at checkout).
• two hours of free time to walk on your own.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by taxiGo Limo Airport Service

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a private vehicle that stops only where you decide—ideal when you're traveling as a group and want to control the itinerary across Miraflores, San Isidro, and Centro Histórico without coordinating with other travelers.

Top questions

What's included in the private tour of Lima?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional local guide in English, entry to the Church and Convent of Saint Francis with its catacombs, and the Larco Museum ticket. You also get two hours of free time to explore on your own.

How long does the Lima tour take?

The tour runs eight hours total, covering the Historic Centre, Miraflores, San Isidro and the catacombs. The exact duration can shift due to traffic and special events, and your free time at the end depends on how quickly the guided stops finish.

What are the main stops on this Lima tour?

You visit Miraflores, the upscale shopping and residential district; San Isidro, the wealthy neighbourhood on the west side of the city; the Historic Centre with its Monumental Zone; and the Church and Convent of Saint Francis, where you can explore the catacombs beneath it. The Larco Museum, which holds pre-Columbian objects from the Inca and other civilizations, is also on the route.

Can I choose how many people are in my group?

Yes. The tour is private, and you pick your group size at checkout: one, two, three, four, five, six or seven passengers. A driver-only option is also available if you want transport without a guide.

Do I have to visit the museums, or can I skip them?

Entry to the Church and Convent of Saint Francis and its catacombs is included. The Larco Museum ticket is optional — you can add it at checkout or leave it out and use that time for your free walk instead.