Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

4.5
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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

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.

What's Included

Admission to Larco Museum, Casa Aliaga and Lima Cathedral.
Pickup and drop-off.
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese)
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Snacks and beverages

Meeting and pickup

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

- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. - This activity does not include the pick-up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo Larco

    The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Casa de Aliaga

    A colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

    It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture like the Archbishop of Lima with its elegant balconies, the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Basilica Catedral De Lima

    Considered cultural heritage of humanity. It is located on the east side of the main square of Lima. Its facade is Renaissance style.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
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Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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