Overview of the 1-day tour to the Peruvian Gold Museum

Our excursion to the Gold Museum of Peru allows us to appreciate a dazzling collection of gold pieces from various pre-Columbian cultures, some of which are more than 3,000 years old. Inside are exhibited objects and jewelry of incalculable value, worked in gold, silver and precious stones, highlighting the ornaments and objects used in their time of splendor by the Incas, sons of the Sun God and monarchs of the vast Inca Empire.

The fame of Peru’s gold attracted numerous European adventurers 500 years ago and was the cause of the end of the Inca Empire, giving rise to the Viceroyalty of Peru of the Spanish Crown.

Here are some of the highlights of the Peru Gold Museum tour:

• Visit to the Gold Museum: The Gold Museum houses an impressive collection of objects made of gold, silver and other precious metals that were created by the Incas and their predecessors. The collection includes a wide variety of objects, from small pieces of jewelry to large sculptures.

• Explanation by a tour guide: An expert tour guide will provide you with information about the history and culture of the Incas. This will help you better understand the objects you are seeing.

• Photo opportunity: You will have the opportunity to take photos of the objects in the collection. This will allow you to capture your memories of this unique experience.

Gold Museum Tour: Half-Day Itinerary  

Pickup from the hotel is scheduled for 2:00 PM, provided that your hotel is located in Miraflores. If your hotel is not in this area, we can arrange to meet at a nearby location.

Golden Collection:

In the display cases of the “Museo Oro del Perú,” we can marvel at the masterful work of ancient Peruvians. They were experts in embossing, laminating, engraving, soldering, and alloying gold, primarily in pre-Inca gold. In the museum, you can admire ornaments from various cultures, such as pierced and embossed nose rings, stone-cut pendants, filigree work, and figures of birds, humans, or monkeys. The collection also includes mantles, bracelets, earrings, and depilators from Vicus; lizards, weasels, felines, coca bags, earrings, and belts from Frías; pectorals with zoomorphic motifs, flat or embossed crowns from Chancay; funeral masks with twisted rays or snakes from Ica; masks with open and toothed mouths, wrist guards, shin guards, and spatulas from Nazca. Visitors are sure to be astonished by this extensive gold collection.

Golden Collection:Pre-Hispanic Textiles:

Afterwards, we embark on a journey through the pre-Hispanic era, where a wide variety of looms, feather weavings, vases, huacos, and ceramics representing the customs of the Andean peoples are on display. Additionally, there are representations of mummified figures.

Weapons:

In the museum’s halls, you’ll also find weapons dating back to 1,200 B.C., uniforms worn by warriors from different times and places, horse saddles, spurs, armor, and objects that have made a mark in history. Visitors are guaranteed to encounter a comprehensive exhibition in our halls, providing insight into the ancient history of Peru and the rest of the world.

Included:

• Pickup from your respective hotel.
• Tourist transportation.
• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• Guided visit to the Gold Museum.
• All entrance fees.
• Transfers back to your respective hotel.

Not Included:

• Personal expenses.
• Tips.

Essentials for Gold Museum Tour:

• Passports
• Comfortable clothing
• Cash
• Camera
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable footwear
• Snacks
• Water