Peru · MUSEUM VISITS IN LIMA
The 11 best museum visits in Lima you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore 5,000 years of Peru at Lima’s Larco Museum, with gold, ceramics, gardens, erotic art, and public storage galleries.
“Aprendimos mucho sobre las diferentes cultures prior to the Inca Empire and La era colonial. Recomendamos hacer los tours guiados ya que uno aprende cosas que posiblemente no las aprenderíamos al hacerlo solos.”
Tour Lima’s Larco Museum after dark, see ancient Peruvian art, and enjoy a pisco sour with dinner in a beautiful garden setting.
“Excellent evening at the Larco, had museum to ourselves!”
Review of Lima’s Larco Museum, pisco sour tavern stop, and Magic Water Circuit, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and shared information in a way that it was apparent that she loved her job. We enjoyed our time with her and especially appreciated her going above and beyond to assist in obtaining transport back to our ship.”
Review of Haku Tours’ 3.5-hour Pachacamac tour from Lima, with museum visits, Inka history, hotel pickup, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“This tour was an unexpected delight. We learned so much about Lima and the native traditions and customs on this tour. The company was extremely accommodating with pickup and drop off when our plans changed.”
Explore Lima’s Pachacamac pyramids and Larco Museum with hotel pickup, expert guides, historic treasures, and practical advice for this 8-hour tour.
“it was a fantastic tour! A truly fascinating cultural experience. Our guide Sandy was very knowledgeable and explained all the details of the pre-Inca culture. We visited several museums and an archaeological site, all comfortably using their transportation, with great convenience and flexibility. I would absolutely do it again!”
See Lima’s Huaca ruins, tour the Larco Museum, and enjoy a three-course Peruvian dinner in a garden setting.
“"The tour was great, our Guide Andy was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain all of the historical and archaeological points. Our driver Oscar was brilliant and navigated through all the heavy traffic, he picked us up on time and safely got us back to our hotel. Thank you to both Andy and Oscar for making our trip memorable ❤️ "”
Explore Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum on a four-hour Lima tour with private transport, hotel pickup, tickets, and an expert guide.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable, so it made the tour more interesting”
Explore Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, the cathedral, and Larco Museum in four hours with hotel pickup and a guide.
“Juan is the most knowledgeable guide I met in Latin American.”
Explore 45,000 ancient Peruvian artifacts at Lima’s Larco Museum with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, thematic galleries, and small-group service.
“Pamela was an excellent tour guide who did a great job of providing interesting information about the pieces in the museum and the related history of Peru. The museum has an incredible collection!”
Explore Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, Cathedral, and Larco Museum on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Loved this activity! Our guide and driver were beyond professional. Our guide was a de facto historian. Loved the museums and learning more of the Peruvian culture. We had time before our first activity to stop at a breakfast location, El Chinito which was very delicious. Would highly recommend.”
Explore 45,000 pieces at Lima’s Larco Museum, from Moche pottery and goldwork to erotic art, gardens, and a vice-royal mansion.
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