
Lima City Tour and Larco Museum
Traveler rating
3.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Lima City Tour and Larco Museum worth booking?
Lima City Tour and Larco Museum is a 4-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $72 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $72 per person
Enjoy a complete tour of the beautiful and cultural city of Lima, also known as the City of Kings. You will get to know the fantastic historical center of Lima with classic landscapes, colonial architecture influenced
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a complete tour of the beautiful and cultural city of Lima, also known as the City of Kings. You will get to know the fantastic historical center of Lima with classic landscapes, colonial architecture influenced by the Incas, stunning shrines and impressive churches. Explore the Larco Museum with a unique collection of pre Columbian artifacts and jewelry. The Lima City Tour and Larco Museum tour will take you to see the amazing city of Lima through the eyes of a local inhabitant to make you feel at home for the rest of your stay in Peru!
What's included
Included
- Transfer from centrally hotels in Miraflores, San Isidro and Downtown Lima
- Admission fees
- Professional guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
The tour continues in the historic center of Lima. Declared a UNESCO World’s Heritage Site in 1988, this place houses awesome squares, colonial mansions, and a lot of history. We will visit Casa de Aliaga, a colonial house built in 1536, full of invaluable arte and history. Until now, this jewel of the architecture is still inhabited by descendants of Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez family, a Spanish conqueror and ally of Francisco Pizarro.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
We will continue towards the Main Square, where the city of Lima was founded in 1535, and where the Independence of Peru were declared officially in 1821. During the time of viceroyalty, this square was used as market, and also, as the place where executions were carried out. We are going to have the opportunity to admire historical places as the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and other important buildings of the colonial time.
40 minutes here
Museo Catedral De Lima
We will visit the Cathedral of Lima, declared Cultural Heritage Site, built in the sixteenth century by Spanish conquers. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Museo Larco
After picking you up from the hotel, we will start the Lima city tour at the wonderful Larco Museum, located in the traditional neighborhood of Pueblo Libre. The museum was founded by the Peruvian archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926, in a beautiful mansion with amazing gardens dating from the eighteen century. The Larco Museum is really impressive. We will appreciate a complete collection of more than 5000 pieces of pre Columbian art made with gold and silver, as well as ceramics, and erotic art. Chronologically, we will stroll through incredible salons to learn about ancient Peruvian civilizations.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tangol
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: The Larco Museum’s Collection includes a gallery of Erotic Art and ceramic figures; Please be aware that this may be unsuitable for young travelers due to the explicit sexual content.
- Taking pictures without flash is allowed
- Cannot use tripods or selfie sticks
- You should bring comfortable shoes and clothes, camera, spending cash for personal expenses.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Lima City Tour and Larco Museum. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We were on time and the...
We were on time and the tour started late. We couldn’t go to the Museum . The guide was waiting for other tourists. We waited for them too long. And we lost all our afternoon qaiting for them. It was a very poor experience!
Response from the operator: Dear Levy, We are truly sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused during the tour. In regular group services, where transfers and tours are shared with other passengers, delays can occur when some participants do not arrive at the meeting point on time. In this particular case, the guide chose to wait a few additional minutes in order not to leave other passengers behind, aiming to provide the full service to everyone. However, we fully understand that this delay affected your personal schedule, especially the visit to the museum, and we deeply regret that. Despite this situation, we hope you were still able to enjoy part of the tour, the guide’s knowledge, and the places visited. We take your feedback seriously and are constantly working to improve coordination and punctuality. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you a more satisfying experience in the future. Best regards, Tangol Tours.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Tangol, who run 256 experiences we rank across 22 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.8.
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Lima City Tour and Larco Museum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does Lima City Tour and Larco Museum cost?
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Prices start at $72 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Lima City Tour and Larco Museum take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.
Is Lima City Tour and Larco Museum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Lima City Tour and Larco Museum?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Lima City Tour and Larco Museum suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lima City Tour and Larco Museum?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lima City Tour and Larco Museum start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima, Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset, Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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