Enjoy a complete tour of the beautiful and cultural city of Lima, also known as the City of Kings.
You will get to know the fantastic historical center of Lima with classic landscapes, colonial architecture influenced by the Incas, stunning shrines and impressive churches.
Explore the Larco Museum with a unique collection of pre Columbian artifacts and jewelry.
The Lima City Tour and Larco Museum tour will take you to see the amazing city of Lima through the eyes of a local inhabitant to make you feel at home for the rest of your stay in Peru!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transfer from centrally hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro and Downtown Lima
✖ Gratuities
✖ Food and drinks
Pickup Locations
1. Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel
2. Hotel Esperanza
3. Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
4. Garden Hotel
5. Lima Wasi Hotel
6. Ac Hotel Lima Miraflores
7. Suite Service Apart Hotel
8. INNSiDE by Melia Lima Miraflores
9. Bayview Hotel
10. Courtyard Lima Miraflores
11. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Miraflores Larco
12. Hotel Diamond Lima
13. Ramada Encore Lima San Isidro
14. San Agustin Exclusive
15. Hotel El Tambo 2
16. Hotel Maury
17. JW Marriott Hotel Lima
18. Residencial Sori
19. Hotel Montreal Miraflores
20. Selina Miraflores Lima
Additional Info: Centrally located hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro and Downtown Lima
Itinerary
1
The tour continues in the historic center of Lima. Declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site in 1988, this place houses awesome squares, colonial mansions, and a lot of history. We will visit Casa de Aliaga, a colonial house built in 1536, full of invaluable arte and history. Until now, this jewel of the architecture is still inhabited by descendants of Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez family, a Spanish conqueror and ally of Francisco Pizarro.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
We will continue towards the Main Square, where the city of Lima was founded in 1535, and where the Independence of Peru were declared officially in 1821. During the time of viceroyalty, this square was used as market, and also, as the place where executions were carried out.
We are going to have the opportunity to admire historical places as the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other important buildings of the colonial time.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Basilica Catedral De Lima
We will visit the Cathedral of Lima, declared Cultural Heritage Site, built in the sixteenth century by Spanish conquers.
After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Museo Larco
After picking you up from the hotel, we will start the Lima city tour at the wonderful Larco Museum, located in the traditional neighborhood of Pueblo Libre. The museum was founded by the Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, in a beautiful mansion with amazing gardens dating from the eighteen century.
The Larco Museum is really impressive. We will appreciate a complete collection of more than 5000 pieces of pre Columbian art made with gold and silver, as well as ceramics, and erotic art. Chronologically, we will stroll through incredible salons to learn about ancient Peruvian civilizations.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please Note: The Larco Museum’s Collection includes a gallery of Erotic Art and ceramic figures; Please be aware that this may be unsuitable for young travelers due to the explicit sexual content.
• Taking pictures without flash is allowed
• Cannot use tripods or selfie sticks
• You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, camera, spending cash for personal expenses.
