Lima City Tour and Larco Museum: Uncover Lima’s Old Town and Pre-Hispanic Artifacts

Uncover Lima’s old town and pre-Hispanic artifacts on a city tour and visit to the Larco Museum. Explore historic buildings, a colonial mansion, and the Main Square.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museo Larco - The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
What's Included
  • Admission to Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga and Lima Cathedral
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Snacks and beverages
Additional Information

Explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. The route begins at the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, still belonging to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century. Finish the trip returning to your hotel.

  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick up.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
  • You should wear comfortable clothing
Location
Museo Larco
Avenida Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre
Cancellation Policy

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

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Agustingrassi
Jul 13, 2024
Worth it - Interesting tour to take advantage of the free time in Lima. The most interesting thing was the Larco museum, where there is the history of Peru in fantastic historical pieces.
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713eduardob
May 9, 2024
It's worth it - A very informative activity with prepared guides, patients with a good attitude. Definitely recommended.
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Joseafalgas
Apr 28, 2024
First time - Nice city. The excursion to the very beautiful water fountain, as well as the excursion to the center of Lima. Good restaurants.
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Josehernana2021
Apr 26, 2024
Excellent visit. - The visit was very good with contact with the local culture and the relevant explanations in each place. Highly recommended.
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Andy
Oct 14, 2023
Good city centre trip - Great tour of the centre of Lima. The buildings were impressive and the main square was very interesting. Cathedral was beautiful inside. Our guide was excellent.Larco museum was unusual to say the least. Good half day trip
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T7140fpgabyd
Sep 17, 2023
Excellent City tour - Beautiful visit to the city of Lima, the Lima tours guides are always very attentive, to provide us with recommendations and explanations
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Horacioa74
Apr 3, 2024
Very good way to quickly get to know a very beautiful city. - Very good way to quickly get to know a very beautiful city. The tour takes you to the main square in front of the Government House and from there everything is on foot. Very well explained and what you see is worth it.
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Orlamdoc
Dec 10, 2023
Historic center - Lima - Beautiful architecture and guides with good knowledge of the information on the sites. Improve the time of the Tour, the end was very rushed
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293mariaevam
Nov 13, 2023
Brief visit to Lima - Very nice excursion for the little time I had available! Good explanations that allowed me to learn more about this beautiful country
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Curious32869178478
Dec 3, 2023
Too Rushed! - The tour was very rushed. The guide did not care if the visitors are able to keep pace or not. Not enough time to look around, especially at the Larco Museum.
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