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Lima City Tour and Larco Museum Visit

From$72
4 hours
Lima, Peru

About this activity

Discover Lima's historic center and the Larco Museum's ancient artifacts on this guided tour, offering insights into Peru's rich history and culture.

Highlights

  • Explore Lima's historic center
  • Visit the Larco Museum's ancient artifacts
  • Discover colonial architecture
  • Learn about Peru's rich history
  • Enjoy guided insights into Lima's culture

Full description

Dive into Lima's vibrant history with a guided tour of its historic center, showcasing colonial architecture and bustling plazas. Then, immerse yourself in Peru's ancient past at the Larco Museum, home to a vast collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. This excursion offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and historical discovery, providing a comprehensive understanding of Lima's rich heritage.

Included / Excluded

  • Guided tour of Lima's historic center
  • Admission to the Larco Museum
  • Transportation between sites
  • Meals and personal expenses

Itinerary

1

The tour continues in the historic center of Lima. Declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site in 1988, this place houses awesome squares, colonial mansions, and a lot of history. We will visit Casa de Aliaga, a colonial house built in 1536, full of invaluable arte and history. Until now, this jewel of the architecture is still inhabited by descendants of Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez family, a Spanish conqueror and ally of Francisco Pizarro.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

We will continue towards the Main Square, where the city of Lima was founded in 1535, and where the Independence of Peru were declared officially in 1821. During the time of viceroyalty, this square was used as market, and also, as the place where executions were carried out. We are going to have the opportunity to admire historical places as the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other important buildings of the colonial time.

Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

We will visit the Cathedral of Lima, declared Cultural Heritage Site, built in the sixteenth century by Spanish conquers. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
4

After picking you up from the hotel, we will start the Lima city tour at the wonderful Larco Museum, located in the traditional neighborhood of Pueblo Libre. The museum was founded by the Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, in a beautiful mansion with amazing gardens dating from the eighteen century. The Larco Museum is really impressive. We will appreciate a complete collection of more than 5000 pieces of pre Columbian art made with gold and silver, as well as ceramics, and erotic art. Chronologically, we will stroll through incredible salons to learn about ancient Peruvian civilizations.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Important information

Know before you book

  • Confirm the tour's departure time and location.
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
  • Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the city tour.
  • Bring a camera to capture the historic sites.
  • Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • Please Note: The Larco Museum’s Collection includes a gallery of Erotic Art and ceramic figures; Please be aware that this may be unsuitable for young travelers due to the explicit sexual content.
  • Taking pictures without flash is allowed
  • Cannot use tripods or selfie sticks
  • You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, camera, spending cash for personal expenses.

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We were on time and the...

We were on time and the tour started late. We couldn’t go to the Museum . The guide was waiting for other tourists. We waited for them too long. And we lost all our afternoon qaiting for them. It was a very poor experience!

levy_sJan 1, 2025VIATOR

Additional information

Please Note: The Larco Museum’s Collection includes a gallery of Erotic Art and ceramic figures; Please be aware that this may be unsuitable for young travelers due to the explicit sexual content. Taking pictures without flash is allowed Cannot use tripods or selfie sticks You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, camera, spending cash for personal expenses.
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