Lima: Half-Day Colonial Lima and Larco Museum Tour Not peruvians: Half-Day Colonial Lima and Larco Museum Tour
ID: GYG205617-320112
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A tour taking you through the historical side of the city of Lima. You will encounter buildings from the pre-colonial era all the way through to today.
Explore Lima's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is packed with fascinating historic buildings. Your tour will begin with a scenic tour in the colonial downtown, which radiates from the Main Square. It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture.
Afterwards, you will stroll over to the cathedral, before visiting Casa Aliaga. Casa Aliaga is a colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga, one of his captains.
This is the only house from that era that still belongs to the same family after all these centuries. Following this house, you will experience the Larco Museum, which lies in the traditional Pueblo Libre district. The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Highlights
- Visit the Main Square, surrounded by historic buildings
- Enter Casa Aliaga and learn about the history of this historic house
- Explore the Larco Museum, chosen as one of the best museums in the world by Trip Advisor
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.
• Sales tax must be collected for Peruvians or foreign visitors who stay in Peru for more than 60 days; if applicable, sales tax will be collected by the local operator
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact the local partner days prior in order to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco.
• This activity does not include pickup from private residences, such as Airbnbs; if you're staying in one of these, you will need to contact the local partner a few days prior to the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pickup
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.