Private Lima City Tour, Larco Museum & Casa Aliaga

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OVERVIEW

Avoid the crowds and explore the beautiful city of Lima in comfort and style on this private tour. This tour will show you the most iconic sites in the ‘City of Kings’, Lima. You will also visit the renowned Larco museum which features many fine examples of pre-Columbian art. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop off and private transportation to all attractions.

ITINERARY

We begin the tour with hotel pickup at the scheduled time and set off to discover Lima on a classic city tour that blends modern life, colonial history, and ancient cultures.

Our journey starts in the modern districts of Miraflores and San Isidro, two of Lima’s most dynamic neighborhoods. We stop at Kennedy Park, the lively heart of Miraflores, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, art galleries, and local craft shops. We then continue to the Park of Love, where the iconic sculpture “The Kiss” by Víctor Delfín and colorful mosaic benches inspired by Gaudí provide stunning photo opportunities with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

As we drive through the city, we enjoy panoramic views of two remarkable pre-Hispanic monuments that rise unexpectedly among Lima’s modern buildings: the Huaca Pucllana Pyramid and the Huallamarca Pyramid.

Next, we arrive at Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in colonial architecture and centuries of history. We enjoy a guided walking tour around Plaza Mayor, where we see emblematic landmarks such as the Lima Cathedral, Archbishop’s Palace, Government Palace, Municipal Palace, the Church of San Francisco, and the Convent of Santo Domingo.

We visit the Convent of Santo Domingo, home to the remains of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macías. The convent also features an extraordinary library with rare 15th-century books, and its chapter house marks the founding place of San Marcos University, the oldest university in the Americas.

Continuing through the historic center, we step inside Casa Aliaga, one of Lima’s oldest and most fascinating colonial mansions. Still owned by the same family since its construction in 1535, this beautifully preserved residence offers an intimate look at aristocratic life during the Spanish colonial period, with its elegant courtyards, antique furniture, and centuries-old artwork.

After time for photos, we head to our final stop, the Larco Museum, located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Lima. Consistently ranked among the world’s top museums by Tripadvisor, the Larco Museum provides an exceptional introduction to ancient Peru.

We walk up the illuminated pre-Columbian pyramid on which the museum is built and explore its impressive galleries, showcasing masterpieces from Peru’s ancient civilizations. A highlight of the visit is the storage gallery, where thousands of artifacts—depicting faces, tools, animals, fruits, and everyday objects—offer a vivid insight into daily life in ancient times.

At the end of this enriching experience, we return you comfortably to your hotel.

Next, we arrive at Lima’s Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with colonial charm and fascinating stories from the past. Here, we enjoy a guided walking tour around Plaza Mayor, seeing highlights such as the Lima Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the Convent of Santo Domingo, and the Church of San Francisco.

We step inside the Convent of Santo Domingo, where the remains of Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Martin de Porres, and Saint John Macías are kept. The convent also features an impressive library with rare 15th-century books, and its chapter house is where San Marcos University, the first university in the Americas, was founded.

After some time for photos, we head to our final stop, the Larco Museum, located about 30 minutes from downtown Lima. Consistently ranked among the top museums in the world by Tripadvisor, the Larco Museum offers an unforgettable look into ancient Peru.

After this final visit, we return you comfortably to your hotel.