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Larco Museum Tour — Half Day

Lima
FromUSD 70Per person
  • 4 hours
  • Pickup included
  • Customizable

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Pickup included

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Languages
English, Spanish

Overview

A journey with enough room to notice the road.

Discover the richness of ancient Peru at the Larco Museum, one of Lima’s most renowned cultural highlights. Set inside an elegant 18th-century vice-regal mansion surrounded by gardens—and built on top of a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid—the museum offers a truly memorable setting. During the visit, you’ll explore exceptional pre-Columbian art galleries featuring exquisite gold and silver pieces, ceramics, textiles, and ceremonial objects that reveal the complexity of Peru’s ancient civilizations. You’ll also visit the museum’s famous erotic art gallery and step into the storage rooms, where over 45,000 archaeological objects are carefully classified and preserved. Educational, fascinating, and visually impressive—this tour is perfect for travelers who want a deeper understanding of Peru’s cultural heritage.

Journey Milestones

DAY01

Larco Museum (Half Day – 04 hrs)

Itinerary

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DAY01

Larco Museum (Half Day – 04 hrs)

We begin with hotel pick-up and transfer to the Larco Museum, surrounded by beautiful gardens and housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. With our guide, we explore the galleries showcasing a world-class collection of pre-Columbian art, including remarkable gold and silver pieces and the well-known erotic art gallery, valued for its historical and symbolic significance. We also visit the museum’s storage rooms, an impressive behind-the-scenes area where 45,000 artifacts are preserved and organized, offering insight into conservation and research. The experience provides a deeper appreciation of ancient Peru and the museum’s international recognition. 

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What's included

3
  • Tourist transportation
  • Official tour guide
  • Museum tickets and assistance throughout the tour

What's not included

2
  • Meals
  • Items not mentioned in the program
  • Licensed Operator

    Official MINCETUR & Inca Trail authorization

  • Cusco-Based Since 2014

    100% direct local operation with zero middlemen

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  • 24/7 On-Trip Support

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