Peru · MUSEUM TOURS IN LIMA
Good museum tours in Lima fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore 5,000 years of Peru at Lima’s Larco Museum, with gold, ceramics, erotic art, gardens, and a remarkable open storage collection.
“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.”
Explore Lima’s Larco Museum after dark, then enjoy Peruvian dinner, a pisco sour, and hotel transfers in one polished evening.
“The tour was one of the highlights of an excellent few days in Lima. We came to Peru thinking history was all about the Incas. We soon learned otherwise and having a private tour of the Larco was a perfect walk through history. Our guide was great. She was knowledgable, friendly, and brought the history to life. Eating at the museum -- in a beautiful setting -- was a nice way to end the evening. We weren't sure we were going to find time for the tour given all we hoped to see in Lima but as soon as it began, we were thrilled we had made it part of…”
Review of Lima’s Larco Museum, pisco sour stop, and Magic Water Circuit tour, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“The Larco Museum was amazing - and in such a beautiful setting. Our guide Victor gave wonderful information. Pisco sours in the Belgrave were fun - and a chance to get to know other travellers. The Magic Water circuit was definitely a highlight. And it was so easy being picked up and dropped off again at our hotel!”
Explore Pachacamac near Lima with a small group, expert guide, museum visit, hotel pickup, and dramatic views for $52.
“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 Pachacamac’s Inca pyramids and 5,000 years of Peru at Larco Museum on an eight-hour Lima cultural tour.
“O tour valeu muito a pena! Adoramos as explicações sobre Pachacamac. O tour do Museu Larco foi muito bem explicado, além de ser um museu lindo. Sandy é uma excelente guia e se esforçou paea conversar conosco em português. Recomendamos!”
Explore Lima’s Huaca ruins, Larco Museum, and a three-course Peruvian dinner in one small-group evening tour.
“"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 ❤️ "”
Review of Lima’s 4-hour Huaca Pucllana and Larco Museum tour, with private transport, guide, tickets, pricing, tips, and Tuesday changes.
“Miguel was very informative, and I learned a lot from what he taught. Jaime, the driver, was a great driver.”
Explore Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, the cathedral, and Larco Museum on a practical four-hour cultural tour.
“This was a perfect half-day tour to explore Lima’s history and culture. We visited the beautiful colonial center and the San Francisco Monastery with its fascinating catacombs. Our guide was friendly and informative throughout. The Larco Museum was a highlight which has amazing collection of pre-Columbian artifacts in a beautiful setting. Everything was well-organized, relaxed, and enjoyable. Highly recommend if you are short on time but want to see the best of Lima!”
Explore Lima’s Larco Museum with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, 45,000 ancient artifacts, and a revealing look at Andean culture.
“My guide was great from the start even before we reachef the museum. She had wide knowledge and great storytelling skills. Wonderful experience!”
Explore Lima’s historic 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 of ancient Peruvian art, Moche pottery, gold, textiles, erotic art, and gardens at Lima’s Larco Museum.
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