Half day · Lima · Culture

Larco Museum — Half day

One of Peru's largest pre-Columbian art collections, housed in a colonial mansion surrounded by lush gardens.

DurationHalf day
DifficultyEasy
CityLima
Guide languageEN · ES
About the experience

Five thousand years of history in a colonial mansion.

The Larco Museum houses one of the most complete private collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru, set within an elegant 18th-century mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens.

With an expert guide, you will explore thematic rooms featuring ceramics, textiles, gold and silver pieces, and ceremonial objects from the Mochica, Chimú, Nazca, and Inca cultures.

The museum is also famous for its ceramics gallery, the ancestral goldsmith room, and its visible storage vaults, unique in Latin America.

Trip highlights

What makes this itinerary unique.

One of the largest pre-Columbian art collections in Peru.

Artifacts from the Mochica, Chimú, Nazca, and Inca cultures.

Gold and ancestral jewelry collections.

18th-century colonial mansion with beautiful gardens.

Expert professional guide.

Detailed itinerary

Day by day.

Pickup from your hotel and transfer to the Larco Museum.

Guided tour through the thematic rooms—ceramics, gold, and textiles—followed by free time in the colonial gardens before returning to your hotel.

Meals
AccommodationReturn to hotel
DifficultyEasy
What's included

Everything we take care of for you.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in tourist transportation
  • Larco Museum entrance ticket
  • Bilingual professional guide
  • Guided tour through all museum rooms
  • Continuous assistance throughout the tour

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Personal purchases
  • Tips
What to bring

Essential packing list.

  • Original ID or passport
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light jacket for weather changes
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
  • Water and light snacks
  • Cash in soles for extra expenses

Important information

  • Carrying your original ID or passport is recommended during the tour.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the rooms and gardens.
  • No-flash photography in restricted areas.
  • Booking policy: 50% deposit and the remaining 50% due 15 days before the trip.
Availability & booking

The history of ancient Peru, without leaving Lima.

A relaxed and cultural tour, ideal for any time during your stay in Lima.

There are regular departures. Contact our team via WhatsApp to confirm your date.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this itinerary.

The tour takes half a day, allowing comfortable time to explore the museum rooms and gardens.

Yes—it is a relaxed and visual tour, perfect for families.

Yes, the tour is guided in English or Spanish.

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