Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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It’s free to admire the exterior of the Cathedral of Lima, but heading inside to explore the chapels and catacombs costs extra. Sightseeing tours are a great way to combine the Cathedral of Lima with other top attractions; panoramic bus tours start from US$35, while full-day city tours cost from US$104.

Yes, the Cathedral of Lima is worth it, even if you’re not a follower of the Catholic religion. The 17th-century structure is famous for its grand baroque altar and for housing the mosaic-adorned chapel of the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, a controversial figure responsible for defeating the Inca empire.

Yes, there’s a museum inside the Cathedral of Lima. The Religious Art Museum showcases religious artefacts ranging from paintings and sculptures to robes worn by former archbishops and sacred vessels used to deliver holy liquids such as water and wine. It’s also home to 17th–19th-century altarpieces.

Yes, there’s a dress code for the Cathedral of Lima. Because it’s an active place of worship that’s considered sacred, you must wear modest attire that covers knees and shoulders. If it’s hot out, just bring a shawl to cover your shoulders or a sarong to cover your knees.

Yes, thanks to its prime location in Lima’s Historic Center—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Cathedral of Lima is close to several noteworthy attractions. It’s just across the Plaza de Armas from the Presidential Palace, an impressive baroque building in front of which the Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place daily at 11:45am.