ABOUT
Sign up for the Catacombs of San Francisco + the Presbítero Maestro Cemetery excursion, this experience is designed for people who wish to visit gloomy places by day; However, if you wish to add more intensity to this tour, you can sign up for the night tour of Presbítero Maestro Cemetery only.
The Presbítero cemetery was inaugurated on May 31, 1808 by Viceroy Abascal, it was the first general cemetery in the city of Lima. It currently has 20 hectares that are distributed in more than 600 tombs and mausoleums, 220,000 niches that reflect the style of architecture that characterized Lima in the 19th and 20th centuries. You will visit famous tombs of the presidents of Peru, heroes of the Pacific War, poets, writers, suicides, etc. — see more information on the tour itinerary.
The catacombs of San Francisco date back to the colonial period and it was the official cemetery for the Catholics and wealthy people of Lima; more than 36,000 people were buried inside these catacombs during the Spanish occupation period in Peru.
Why to reserve with us?
- 100% Peruvian company
- 100% Indigenous team
- Licensed tour guides
DETAILS
Duration: About 5 hours.
Language:
- Group tour: Spanish and English simultaneously
- Private tour: Spanish, English — separate groups based on the language. If you want another language, just let us know!
Tour Type:
- Group tour: 10 to up to 30 attendees
- Private tour: No strangers
Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
What to bring?
- In summer — December to March:
- Caps or hats
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- A bottle of water
- If you are Peruvian, bring your original document
- Passport — it’s optional, but at least have a digital photo
- Local currency in cash
- The rest of the year:
- Sweaters or jackets
- If you are Peruvian, bring your original document
- Passport — it’s optional, but at least have a digital photo
- Local currency in cash
Included:
- Group tour:
- Bus pick up from your hotel
- Licensed tour Guides
- Tourist bus with air conditioning
- Entrance tickets for the catacombs of San Francisco
- Entrance tickets for the day schedule for the Presbitero cemetery
- Tolls
- Drop off at your hotel
- Private tour:
- Pick up with vehicle and Tour Guide from your hotel
- On time pick up from your hotel
- Private, professional and authorized tour Guide
- Private Driver
- Private vehicle: H1, Van, Renault, Sprinter — it will depend on the group size
- Tolls
- Others: (applies only on request – the price will change)
- Drop off at your hotel
- * We do not provide Taxi-Guide (it refers to a vehicle that is small, the driver and the guide are the same person) — we offer quality!
Not Included:
- Group tour:
- Tips (optional)
- Meal
- Private tour:
- Tips (optional)
- Meal
- Entrance tickets for the catacombs of San Francisco: 15 Soles per person
- Entrance tickets for the day schedule for the Presbitero cemetery: 10 Soles per person
- * You can buy the tickets for the attractions on the same day as your tour
How to book? Please book on this webpage or contact us through WhatsApp.
WhatsApp: +51 958745640 & +51 984479073
ITINERARY
The itinerary can always change because of strikes and festivals; if so, your Guide will do alternative routes. The order of the visit of the attractions may change. If you book a private tour, the following itinerary can be customized.
Meeting Place — 8:00 approx.
We will meet at your hotel. Previous coordination with the reservations departament is requiered.
Transfer from your hotel to the Historic Center of Lima
This transfer and all other transfers will be made by vehicle.
Historic Center of Lima — exterior visit
Visit the historic center of Lima, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991; you will explore the Plaza Mayor and its most emblematic buildings such as the cathedral, the archiepiscopal palace, the Oidor’s house, the Government Palace, the municipal palace and the ornamental water fountain dating back to 1651.
Catacombs of the San Francisco church — interior visit
Visit one of the oldest and most visited cemeteries in Peru.
Transfer from the Historic Center to the Presbítero Maestro Cemetery
Presbítero Matías Maestro Cemetery Museum — interior visit
This historical monument is located in Barrios Altos close to the historic center, it was ordered to be built in 1808 by Viceroy José Fernando de Abascal and designed by the architect, sculptor and painter Matías Maestro. The original name of this place was “Cementerio General de Lima” and it was changed later on by the name of its architect to honor him. At this cemetery rest the remains of famous Peruvians such as:
- Heroes of the Pacific War against Chile: Miguel Grau, Francisco Bolognesi, Alfonso Ugarte and Andrés Avelino Cáceres
- Former Peruvian Presidents: José de la Riva Agüero, Manuel Pardo y Lavalle, Augusto B. Leguía, Nicolás de Piérola, etc.
- Writers: Ricardo Palma, Abraham Valdelomar, José Santos Chocano, Ciro Alegria, etc.
- Scientists: Eduardo de Habich and Scientist Pedro Paulet
- The miraculous child: Niño Ricardito
Transfer from the Cemetery to your hotel
Tour Ending Place — 13:00 approx:
This tour ends at your hotel.
PHOTOS
PRICE
✅ Group tour:
- With Pick-up and Drop-off: Applies only to hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and historic center of Lima; for other districts an additional cost will apply
- 50 USD per person
✅ Private tour:
- With Pick-up: (We pick you up from your hotel with a private vehicle and tour guide; however, you return to your hotel on your own) — Applies only for hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, La Victoria, and Lima
- 70 USD per person based on 2 people
- 50 USD per person based on 3 people
- 40 USD per person based on 4 people
- 35 USD per person based on 5 people
- If your group is bigger, contact us pls!
- With Pick-up and Drop-off: (We both pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at your hotel with a private vehicle and tour guide) — Applies only for hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro, La Victoria, and Lima
- 90 USD per person based on 2 people
- 85 USD per person based on 3 people
- 65 USD per person based on 4 people
- 55 USD per person based on 5 people
- If your group is bigger, contact us pls!
SCHEDULES
✅ Group Tour: Only available from Tuesday to Sunday. We don’t operate on Mondays.
- Pick up time: About 8:00
- Ending time: About 13:00
✅ Private Tour: Everyday.
- If you book a private tour, we are flexible with the schedule
50 USD
MEETING PLACE
We will meet at your hotel. Previous coordination with the reservations department is required.
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