Ancient Lima: The Huaca Pucllana & Larco Museum
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What makes this tour unique is the private format, giving you the freedom to explore two of Lima’s most iconic cultural sites without rushing or following a group. Walk the ancient ceremonial pyramid of Huaca Pucllana, dive into the Larco Museum’s extraordinary pre‑Columbian collection, and finish with a peaceful lunch in the museum’s gardens — all with a dedicated guide focused solely on your interests.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional guide
- Museum Entrance Fees
What's not
- Lunch consumption at the Larco Museum Cafe
- Gratituities
Itinerary
Begin your journey at Huaca Pucllana, a striking pre-Inca pyramid located in the heart of Miraflores. Built around 400 AD by the Lima Culture, this adobe and clay structure offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient ceremonial and administrative life. As you walk through the site, admire the towering terraces, learn about the rituals once performed here, and discover how this archaeological site coexists with modern Lima.
Continue to the world-renowned Larco Museum, housed in an elegant 18th-century vice-royal mansion. The museum boasts one of the most comprehensive collections of pre-Columbian art in Peru, featuring exquisite ceramics, textiles, and gold and silver artifacts. Highlights include the famous Erotic Gallery and the museum’s lush gardens, which provide a serene backdrop to conclude your experience with a delightful lunch at Café Larco.
Enjoy a carefully curated menu that blends traditional Peruvian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques at the museum’s charming restaurant. Surrounded by tranquil gardens, this is the perfect setting to relax and reflect on the rich history you’ve just explored.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Integrity Tourism
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The Catacombs portion of the tour is neither wheelchair nor stroller accessible, but clients can sit this portion our if traveling with a group.
How it compares in Lima
- Its from-price is 99% above the median of the 162 city tours we list in Lima.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 70 of 162.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Lima
Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.
The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.
Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).
Special offers in Lima
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