They are the 2 perfect places to learn more about our Peruvian history.
The Larco museum has more than 45,000 pieces of original ceramics from different pre-Inca and Inca cultures, as well as an impressive collection of textiles and finely crafted jewelry.
On the other hand, in the Historic Center of Lima you will learn about the history from before the arrival of the Spaniards to the present day. You will also see beautiful buildings and mansions from different centuries. We will also visit the fascinating subway Catacombs that were used as a public cemetery during the colonial epoch.
🍃 9:00 a.m.: We will start by picking you up from your accommodation and then head to the historic center of Lima.
🍃 City Tour in Peru’s Capital
Let’s explore the Historic Center of Lima, once inhabited by the last Inca chief, Taulichusco.
We’ll visit the place where Lima was founded as the “City of Kings” in 1535.
The Historic Center is surrounded by beautiful colonial and republican buildings featuring monumental European architecture, such as the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall, and the Union Club — all located around the Main Square.
Because of its cultural and architectural significance, the Historic Center of Lima has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991.
On the way to the San Francisco Monastery, we will pass by the Casa de la Literatura, a neoclassical building that once served as a train station, and the famous Cordano Bar, one of the oldest and most traditional establishments in Lima’s Historic Center. Finally, as the cherry on top, we’ll visit the fascinating underground Catacombs.
🍃 Time for Lunch
🍃 Treasures of the Larco Hoyle Museum
This is one of the best and most important museums in Lima — and in the entire country.
Founded in 1926 by Rafael Larco Hoyle, it houses an impressive collection of more than 45,000 original pieces from various ancient Peruvian cultures, up to the Inca Empire.
It is recognized as one of the 25 most important museums in the world.
🍃 5:15 p.m.: After the tour, we will return you to your hotel. Alternatively, we can drop you off at a restaurant or another location of your choice (as long as it’s in Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco).
If you’d like to be dropped off in a different district (outside our official pick-up and drop-off areas), we can arrange it for a small additional fee.
🍃 6:00 p.m. (approximately): Arrival back at your accommodation.
✅ Entrance tickets to the Museum of San Francisco-Catacombs
✅ Entrance tickets to the Larco Hoyle Museum
✅ Official Tourist Guide (English and Spanish)
✅ Pick up and drop off at your accommodation (San Isidro, Miraflores or Barranco).
✅ Professional driver
✅ Air-conditioned transportation
✅ A bottle of water or local snack
✅ Small groups (maximum 10 people)
❌ Meals are not included. We will help you organize a meal in a typical restaurant. Meal prices are around 10 USD.
❌ Tips (optional).
🕒 Mon-Sun: 09:00 am
In the Historic Center of Lima we will visit the following places:
🍃 We will visit Plaza San Martín
🍃 Bolivar Hotel
🍃 Jiron de la Union
🍃 In the Plaza Mayor we will be able to see the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, the Municipality
🍃 Cordano Bar
🍃 The Library
🍃 The Catacombs-Monastery of St. Francis of Assisi (we will visit inside).
🍃 Introduction on the arrival of man in America
🍃 Explanation of the evolution of ceramics
🍃 How burial cloaks were used
🍃 How and what were the rituals and human sacrifices
🍃 How human sacrifices were performed
🍃 Meaning of death for our ancestors
🍃 Metallurgy, music and battle weaponry.
🍃 Why the erotic ceramics were represented
🍃 Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
🍃 Bring sunglasses.
🍃 Apply sunscreen.
🍃 Bring a hat.
🍃 Carry a bottle of water.
🍃 Don’t forget an extra battery for your camera.
🍃 If you’d like to buy souvenirs, you can pay with cash or a credit card.
🍃 If you wish, you can exchange U.S. dollars for soles in downtown Lima.
🍃 Our Tours includes pick up and drop off only if you are staying in Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro. If you want to be drop off in a different district (outside our official pick up and drop off areas) we can organized with an small extra fee.
🍃 Dear customer, the size of our groups is from 8 to 10 people. Only on very special occasions you’ll be 14 people.
🍃 Exceptions: But if you have a large group of friends or family of more than 15 and wish to go with us, please feel free to send us a mail, we will gladly assist you!
