Private Tour Casa Aliaga,San Francisco Convent, Larco Museum
ID: GYG270547-469092
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
A tour taking you through the historical side of the city of Lima. You will encounter buildings from the pre-colonial era all the way through to today. Visit the Larco Museum, considerated one of the best in the world, and Casa Aliaga
Your tour will start in downtown Lima, where you will visit the Aliaga House, a viceregal construction delivered by Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains (Jerónimo de Aliaga) when he founded the city.
Then you will go to Saint Francis' Church, which has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public. Next, you will go to Pueblo Libre district to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle en 1926.
The museum, located inside a viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid of the 7th century, houses the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts as well pieces of erotic art.
Highlights
- Stroll through the beautiful historic center of Lima.
- Enjoy Casa Aliaga and learn about its history.
- San Francisco church has an enviable collection of old books and catacombs.
- Explore Larco Museum, chosen as one of the best museums in the world.
- Have an enjoyable time in an 18th-century vice-royal building at Museo Larco.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Roundtrip transportation is available from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima.
• 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 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 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
• Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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.
