Private Gold Museum Tour in Lima
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient gold artifacts
- Discover historical weapons collections
- Learn about Peru's rich history
- Enjoy personalized tour experience
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of the Gold Museum
- Admission to the Weapons of the World Museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Lima
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Visit to the private collection of Mr. Mujica Gallo, a person who spent his lifetime collaborating in the recovery of Peru´s historical heritage, mainly the cultures that develop din the north of Peru
He set up the Peruvian Gold Museum Foundation, where over 2,000 pieces of gold, silver and brass belonging to the Mochica, Chimu and Inca cultures are displayed. Among the most precious treasures are nose pieces, pots and utensils for religious purposes, as well as some mummies. There is also a room where Inca and Paracas textiles are displayed, as well as pottery and some garments. Among the oddities of the place, you can find the collection “Weapons of the World”, considered to one of the best of the kind as it treasures some relics of important characters in world history.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas
- Gratuities for the guide are appreciated
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a camera for photos
- Carry a bottle of water
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Traveler reviews
Amazing collection of Treasures
This was a pretty amazing place, with its vast collection of pre-Columbian artifacts showcasing Peru's rich history in gold, silver and copper. As sell as the beautiful metals there was plenty of guns/weapons, mummies - not to mention shrunken heads. If you can allow a couple of hours if you enjoy this sort of thing, there is so much to see.
Very insightful and interesting tour and Museum
Great experience! We were picked up on time and taken to the museum, where we got a very interesting and insightful tour of the many many many treasures... the scope is amazing. I was kind of expecting also to get a tour of the weapons museum, but that was not part of it. We were given time to browse it on our own though. Wow, that guy was a hoarder.. Soo much stuff he collected... ! Very Impressive!
Outstanding collection, comparable to the best public museums.
Very impressive collection from a private collector. Over 8000 pieces of pre Hispanic gold, mostly quite small, and over 20,000 weapons from all over the world. The weapons are mostly side arms and firearms. A huge number looking in excellent condition. They are well displayed in glass cases with good lighting and bilingual plaques.
Interesting to see only objects
If you like to see only many historical objects, this is your ideal place. There are no historical reviews to read They had no guides or anyone to point you to the places There's no order to start. Inside there are shops open but it seems at the same time abandoned. Without a guide you can not do a pleasant tour, the only fun for me was to see objects from different countries and years. Take cash, I couldn't pay by card. They don’t give you a brochure, there is no QR’S to see if there are stories to listen to, it’s far away and getting there by bus is not easy, just by taxi, own car or bus with visiting groups.
A big surprise
A place where you can enjoy the history of Peru, as well as items of great characters, you can enjoy the Inca culture and all the gold they left us to be able to surprise us daily today, the entrance has a price of 40 suns