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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
A colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga.
It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture like the Archbishop of Lima with its elegant balconies, the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650.
Considered cultural heritage of humanity. It is located on the east side of the main square of Lima. Its facade is Renaissance style.
- Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. - This activity does not include the pick-up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lima City Tour and Larco Museum lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $62 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $55, adults from $62.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. - Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. - This activity does not include the pick-up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up. Pickup points include Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel, Hotel Esperanza.
The experience is available in PT, EN, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LimaTours.
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This was an excellent tour. Really enjoyed the town square area and Larco Museum. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Highly recommend.
Dear traveler, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to know you enjoyed the city tour of Lima, especially the historic town square and the Larco Museum. It’s great to hear your guide made the experience both informative and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Laura was an excellent Guide. We visited the center of Lima and the Larco museum in a quiet and pleasant way. I missed having some free time at one of the places we visited.
¡Hola David! Gracias por tu comentario y por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la visita al centro de Lima y el Museo Larco con Laura como guía. Tomamos nota de tu observación sobre el tiempo libre y la tendremos en cuenta para mejorar nuestros tours futuros. Esperamos tener la oportunidad de acompañarte nuevamente en otra experiencia para seguir descubriendo lo mejor de Lima. ¡Hasta pronto!
The tour has been very complete, we loved the visit to the Larco Museum and Aliaga house that we know is exclusive to Lima Tours. But the best thing was our Rosa Guide, a very charming and knowledgeable person who shared generously with us.
Querido pasajero, Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del City Tour por Lima, la visita al Museo Larco, y la exclusiva experiencia en la Casa Aliaga. Estamos encantados de que Rosa haya hecho de tu tour una experiencia memorable con su encanto y conocimientos. Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura con LimaTours. ¡Gracias por elegirnos!
Interesting tour to take advantage of the free time in Lima. The most interesting thing was the Larco museum, where there is the history of Peru in fantastic historical pieces.
Hola Agustín, nos complace saber que pasaste un buen rato y aprovechaste tu tiempo libre en Lima. El Museo Larco es muy interesante y contiene mucha historia del Perú. Esperamos que vuelvas pronto para seguir disfrutando de todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer.
A very informative activity with prepared guides, patients with a good attitude. Definitely recommended.
Nice city. The excursion to the very beautiful water fountain, as well as the excursion to the center of Lima. Good restaurants.
The visit was very good with contact with the local culture and the relevant explanations in each place. Highly recommended.
Beautiful architecture and guides with good knowledge of the information on the sites. Improve the time of the Tour, the end was very rushed
The tour was very rushed. The guide did not care if the visitors are able to keep pace or not. Not enough time to look around, especially at the Larco Museum.
Very nice excursion for the little time I had available! Good explanations that allowed me to learn more about this beautiful country
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios. ¡Esperamos seguir compartiendo con usted las maravillas de nuestro país en una siguiente oportunidad!
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