Lima city tour: Larco Museum and Huaca Pucllana

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Experience Lima’s past with a guided visit to Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum. Travel in comfort with hotel transfers and learn from a professional local guide.

Highlights

  • Visit Huaca Pucllana, a 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid in the middle of Lima
  • Explore the world-renowned Larco Museum and its vast archaeological collection
  • Discover Lima’s cultural richness in just a few hours

Description

Discover the fascinating history of Peru on a cultural journey through Lima’s most iconic archaeological and colonial treasures. Begin your experience with a guided visit to Huaca Pucllana, an ancient pre-Inca pyramid nestled in the heart of modern-day Miraflores. Learn about Lima’s early civilizations and the ceremonial significance of this unique site. Next, travel in comfort to the Larco Museum, housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion. Admire an impressive collection of pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, and gold and silver artifacts. Don’t miss the museum’s famous erotic pottery collection, a highlight that adds a unique dimension to your cultural experience. Throughout the tour, your professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish) will provide rich commentary, offering insights into Peru’s ancient cultures, religious beliefs, and artistic expressions. Enjoy a relaxing and enriching day with round-trip transportation, skip-the-line access, and personalized attention in a small group setting.

Includes

Transportation with a driver. Professional guide throughout the entire journey. Tickets to Huaca Pucllana and Larco Museum included. Pick-up and drop-off at the passenger's hotel

Important Information

  • On Tuesdays, the onsite museum at Huaca Pucllana is closed. Instead, the tour will go to Huaca Huallamarca.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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