Ancient Lima: The Huaca Pucllana & Larco Museum

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(4 reviews)
Lima, Peru

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

What makes this tour unique is the private format, giving you the freedom to explore two of Lima’s most iconic cultural sites without rushing or following a group. Walk the ancient ceremonial pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, dive into the Larco Museum’s extraordinary pre‑Columbian collection, and finish with a peaceful lunch in the museum’s gardens — all with a dedicated guide focused solely on your interests.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional guide
Museum Entrance Fees
Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
Gratituities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Other locations include residential or Air BnB addresses located within the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco.

We offer this tour in the form of a layover or shore excursion, please choose the appropriate option when selecting your tour grade. Please list flight and or cruise information.

If you are staying at the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol or Holiday Inn Airport Hotels, then you should choose the Tour from Airport option.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Huaca Pucllana

    Begin your journey at Huaca Pucllana, a striking pre-Inca pyramid located in the heart of Miraflores. Built around 400 AD by the Lima Culture, this adobe and clay structure offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient ceremonial and administrative life. As you walk through the site, admire the towering terraces, learn about the rituals once performed here, and discover how this archaeological site coexists with modern Lima.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Museo Larco

    Continue to the world-renowned Larco Museum, housed in an elegant 18th-century vice-royal mansion. The museum boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru, featuring exquisite ceramics, textiles, and gold and silver artifacts. Highlights include the famous Erotic Gallery and the museum’s lush gardens, which provide a serene backdrop to conclude your experience with a delightful lunch at Café Larco.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enjoy a carefully curated menu that blends traditional Peruvian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques at the museum’s charming restaurant. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, this is the perfect setting to relax and reflect on the rich history you’ve just explored.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • The Catacombs portion of the tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible, but clients can sit this portion our if traveling with a group.
Supplied by Integrity Tourism

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
City Tours
Archaeology Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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