Lima night tour: Catacombs & Magic Water Show

Walk Lima's colonial streets after dark, then descend underground to the Catacombs

A four-hour guided night tour of Lima's historic center includes walking the main squares and colonial streets with an expert guide, exploring the Catacombs, a cemetery beneath San Francisco Church, and watching the Magic Water Circuit light show. Hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle and entry tickets to both the Catacombs and the water show are included. Guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Historic Centre of Lima1h
2. Church and Convent of Saint Francis45m · entry included
3. Magic Water Circuit45m · entry included

Evening tour of Lima's highlights

• Pickup from hotel
• Walk main and San Martín squares
• Visit Catacombs under San Francisco Church
• Watch Lima Water Show

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle and takes you into Lima's historic center, a UNESCO-listed district founded by the Spanish in 1535. You'll walk the Main Square, San Martín Square and Union Street with an expert guide who explains the local history and architecture as you move through the colonial streets. The night setting changes how the city reads: fewer crowds, different light on the facades, a quieter sense of the place.

Next comes the Catacombs beneath San Francisco Church, a cemetery carved into the earth that sits directly under the city you've just walked. Your guide leads you down into the underground chambers where thousands were buried over centuries. Entry tickets are included, so there's no separate line or additional cost at the door. This is the part most visitors come for: the scale and the history of it underground, the weight of walking through a burial chamber that predates modern Lima.

The tour ends at the Magic Water Circuit, Lima's illuminated fountain park. You'll watch the choreographed water show with its colored lights and music, entry ticket included. The whole evening runs about four hours from pickup to return, paced so you're not rushed between stops. If you need airport pickup instead of hotel pickup, that service is available for a small additional fee depending on group size.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• expert guide in your chosen language.
• entry tickets to the Catacombs beneath San Francisco Church.
• entry tickets to the Magic Water Circuit light show.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 16:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Peruvian Worldview

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore Lima's colonial center and the underground Catacombs beneath San Francisco Church in one evening: the night timing and cemetery visit distinguish it from daytime walking tours of the historic center.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What exactly are the Catacombs under San Francisco Church?

The Catacombs are an underground cemetery carved beneath the Church and Convent of San Francisco, where thousands of people were buried over centuries. Your guide takes you through the burial chambers themselves, so you walk inside the actual cemetery rather than viewing it from above or behind glass.

Does the tour include entry to both the Catacombs and the Magic Water Show?

Yes, tickets to both attractions are included in the tour price. You don't pay separately at either site: entry is covered when you book.

What time does the tour start, and how long does it take?

The tour runs four hours total from hotel pickup. The exact start time depends on your hotel location and the guide's schedule. Confirm the departure time when you book.

Can I arrange airport pickup instead of hotel pickup?

Yes. Airport pickup is available for a small additional fee: USD 30 round trip for groups of up to 3 people, or USD 60 round trip for groups of 4 to 6 people.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You'll walk the historic center streets and descend into the Catacombs, but there are no steep climbs or strenuous sections. The minimum age is 12.