About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should wear comfortable clothing.
Local guides to help you plan
Larco Museum Lima Guide
Plan a visit to Lima’s Larco Museum with current ticket prices, opening hours, collection highlights, transportation advice, accessibility notes, and practical itinerary ideas.
San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs Lima Guide
Plan a visit to Lima’s San Francisco complex, where colonial religious architecture, cloisters, a historic library, artworks, and catacombs come together in the Historic Center.
Pre-Inca Lima: Huaca Pucllana, Larco, and the Ruins Hiding in Plain Sight
Lima sits on more archaeology than most visitors realize. A short guide to the museums and adobe pyramids worth your morning.
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off.
- Admission to Casa Aliaga, San Francisco convent and Larco Museum.
- Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
Not included
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
- Snacks and beverages
Itinerary and highlights
A colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga.
Saint Francisco church has an enviable collection of old books and an authentic network of catacombs open to the public.
The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Meeting and pickup information
- - Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- LimaTours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick up.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- You should wear comfortable clothing.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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