Lima: Larco Museum Tour
ID: GYG394092-716104
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
The Larco Museum is located inside a colonial mansion built on a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid. In it you will find the most complete collection of pre-Hispanic pieces of gold and silver.
A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. It was founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926 and is located inside a colonial mansion built on top of a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century.
In it you will find the most complete collection of pre-Hispanic pieces of gold and silver as well as erotic art. There are more than 45,000 archaeological objects that have been silent witnesses of three thousand years of Peruvian history.
A guide of the museum will accompany you in the entire tour and once the visit is finished you will be taken back to your hotel.
A transportation service will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the Larco Museum, located in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre. It was founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926 and is located inside a colonial mansion built on top of a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century.
In it you will find the most complete collection of pre-Hispanic pieces of gold and silver as well as erotic art. There are more than 45,000 archaeological objects that have been silent witnesses of three thousand years of Peruvian history.
A guide of the museum will accompany you in the entire tour and once the visit is finished you will be taken back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Explore the Larco Museum, chosen as one of the best museums in the world
- Have an enjoyable time in an 18th-century vice-royal building.
- Enjoy a colonial mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid.
- Enjoy the gardens and plants in every corner.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima (Only from Sheraton Lima Hotel and San Agustin Riviera hotel).
• Sales tax must be collected for Peruvians or foreign visitors who stay in Peru for more than 60 days; if applicable, sales tax will be collected by the local operator
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact the local partner to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• The use of face masks in public places is no longer mandatory due to a decrease in COVID infection in Peru. With the exception of health facilities, ground transportation services and closed spaces without ventilation. However, it is recommended that persons over 60 years of age who have received less than three doses of COVID continue to use the KN95 mask for preventive purposes.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and from the Sheraton Lima Hotel and the San Agustin Riveria hotel in Lima's Historic Center • This activity does not include pickup from private residences, such as Airbnbs; if you're staying in one of these, you will need to contact the local partner to coordinate a meeting point for your pickup
• Sales tax must be collected for Peruvians or foreign visitors who stay in Peru for more than 60 days; if applicable, sales tax will be collected by the local operator
• This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact the local partner to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• The use of face masks in public places is no longer mandatory due to a decrease in COVID infection in Peru. With the exception of health facilities, ground transportation services and closed spaces without ventilation. However, it is recommended that persons over 60 years of age who have received less than three doses of COVID continue to use the KN95 mask for preventive purposes.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and from the Sheraton Lima Hotel and the San Agustin Riveria hotel in Lima's Historic Center • This activity does not include pickup from private residences, such as Airbnbs; if you're staying in one of these, you will need to contact the local partner to coordinate a meeting point for your pickup
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.