Lima: Half-Day Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

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ID: GYG203191-316114
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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, 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.

Highlights

  • Stroll through the beautiful historic center of Lima
  • Enjoy Casa Aliaga and learn about its history.
  • Visit the Main Square, surrounded by historic buildings.
  • Explore the Larco Museum, chosen as one of the best museums in the world
  • Have an enjoyable time in an 18th-century vice-royal building at Museo Larco.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Pickup is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro, Historic Centre of Lima.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• 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 pickup from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us to coordinate a meeting point for your pickup
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)
Private pick-up from hotels located at Miraflores, San Isidro, Historic Centre of Lima. This activity does not include pickup from private residences (Airbnbs). If passengers stay in them, please contact us to coordinate a pickup point. Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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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.