Private Historic Lima & Larco Museum

Balconies are the "thing" to see in Lima, so intricately fashioned and preserved.

Learn of the History of Lima with your first stop at the Plaza San Martin, who was he? What did he do that we celebrate him so with such a magnificent stature?

Built in the early twentieth century, this plaza is filled with opportunities to hear about Lima's more recent history.

The grand Plaza de Armas, or Plaza Mayor, of Historic Lima.

Selfies with your own private guide make the tour that much more fun!

One cute couple enjoying the opportunity to snap a photo in front of the Presidential Palace of Peru.

Everyone likes a photo in front of the Presidential Palace!

The San Francisco Convent & Catacombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site to be visited on this tour.

The iconic pigeons can make this stop quite interesting for some!

The beautifully, and meticulously cared for, grounds of the Larco Museum.

Have lunch among the gardens before you dive into Peru's Pre-Colombian history.

Tour Peru's top museum with your own private guide.

Quite an impressive collection of Incan gold and silver products can be viewed at the Museum.

Interesting finds here among the collection of Pre-Columbian artifacts. Learn of this mummy of a young boy from a culture very different from our own.

Peruse the privately kept 44,000+ piece collection of antiquities of the Larco Museum at your leisure.

Don't forget the group or family photos against the amazing backdrops that the museum grounds offer.

Duration6h

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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

If you enjoy architecture and history and are limited on time, this is the tour for you! From grand plazas, palaces and cathedrals to unique pre-Colombian artifacts, we'll cover it all in just six short hours. A walking tour of Lima's colonial streets along with a tour of the infamous Catacombs below the San Francisco Convent will get us started. We'll combine this with an extensive visit to the best recognized private collection of antiquities in Lima, the Larco Museum, to leave you with a very good introduction to the fascinating history of Peru.

Options

From Airport or Port of Callao

Private Pick-Up: Airport: Flight information is required.
Port: Contact local agency to coordinate pick-up location.

Passenger van or sedan
Pick-Up from Airport Hotel: Choose if pick-up is from Grand Costa Del Sol or Holiday Inn Airport.
Pickup included

Tour From Hotel

Tour from Hotel: Tour as outlined in Activity Summary with a free pick-up from a hotel in the districts of San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco.
Pickup included

What's included

Professional Licensed Local Guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off (from districts of San Isidro, Miraflores & Barranco - all others please see: Exclusions)
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle

When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Lunch at Larco Museum Cafe

What to expect

Plaza San Martin
10m

Our first stop on the historic city-center portion of our tour. Here we recognize one of Peru's most well-known liberators, Jose de San Martin.
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
30m

Here we will spend a few minutes in the heart of Lima. The Plaza de Armas is home to the Presidential Palace, Arch Bishop's Palace, Cathedral and Municipal buildings and can oftentimes be a lively place filled with people and various forms of entertainment.
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
1h · Admission ticket included

Also known as the St. Francis Monastery in English, the church and convent were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. The site contains a world-renown library with about 25,000 antique texts and in the catacombs beneath it is estimated that this same number of people were laid to rest. Today you can explore the once hidden passages and observe the uniquely displayed remains of first Limeños.
Museo Larco
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Built atop a seventh century pyramid, this vice-royal mansion is a site to see with its beautifully cared for gardens; you will find yourself snapping photos of the grounds as much so as the relics inside. The portion of the tour consists of captivating history, a 45,000-piece store of antiquities and an intriguing erotic collection (this room can be left out if touring with younger children.)

Afterwards we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by colorful gardens on the outdoor patio of the museum cafe.

Meeting and pickup

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.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation policy

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

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