Private Historic Lima & Larco Museum

5.0 (8 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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8 reviews

5.0

Balconies are the "thing" to see in Lima, so intricately fashioned and preserved. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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? — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Integrity Tourism

Ages: Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: When tipping, please do so separately for the guide and driver.
Not included: Lunch at Larco Museum Cafe

Itinerary

Plaza San Martin

10 min

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)

30 min

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

one hour Admission 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

2 h 30 min Admission 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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel
Hotel Esperanza
Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
Peruvian Hotels Boutique
Hotel Miraflores
Suite Service Apart Hotel
INNSiDE by Melia Lima Miraflores
Prada Hostel
Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lima Miraflores Art House
San Agustin Exclusive
Hotel El Tambo 2

and 106 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
If client is arriving via cruise ship, they will need to take the bus provided for them by their cruise line to the pre-determinded meeting point where our guide will await them with a sign that displays their name. Client must also send note via Viator or email directly to Integrity Tourism ([email protected]) with the meeting point information provided by their ship.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

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