Peru · Museum

4-Hour Lima Museums Tour with Pre-Inca and Contemporary History

4 Hours Round trip from Av. Simón Bolivar 1515 Easy pace

Basílica y Convento de San Francisco/Saint Francis Monastery

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Larco Museum's pre-Inca collections from the Mochica, Nazca, and Chimu cultures
02 See ceramic, gold, and silver artefacts that are more than 1000 years old
03 Admire the colonial architecture of the Government Palace in Lima's main square
04 Learn about Peru's history between 1980 and 2000 at the Memorial Museum

Learn about Peru's past through three distinct perspectives on this 4-hour Lima tour. Explore the Larco Museum's remarkable collection of pre-Inca artefacts in ceramic, gold, and silver, including pieces that are more than 1000 years old. Continue to Lima's main square to admire the colonial architecture of the Government Palace and learn about this period of history at the Catacombs Museum. End at the Memorial Museum for a deeper understanding of the events that shaped Peru between 1980 and 2000.

Learn about Peru's past through three distinct perspectives on this 4-hour Lima tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Lima

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lima Museums and Historical Landmarks Tour

This experience starts at the Larco Museum, one of the best museums in the country. Here, the focus is on pre-Inca cultures such as the Mochica, Nazca, and Chimu. You will see artefacts made of ceramic, gold, and silver, some of which are more than 1000 years old.
After the Larco Museum, this very informative tour continues to the main square to appreciate the Government Palace, enjoy some of the colonial architecture, and learn about this part of history at the Catacombs Museum.
Before finishing, we would like to take you to a place where not many visitors go. The last stop is the Memorial Museum in Lima, a good place to understand what happened in Peru between 1980 and 2000, how the country overcame terrorism, and how it became the country you see now.

Where this trip takes you

Larco Museum, Government Palace, Peru, Memorial Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Av. Simón Bolivar 1515 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation
Entrance fees
Travel Buddies specialist (Lima tour guide)

What's Not Included

Food
Beverages
Tips
Souvenirs
Airport transfers

What to bring

It is recommended to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunblock, and a sweater.
It is also recommended that you bring snacks and water.
Bring some local currency with you because some small businesses might not accept credit cards.

Know before you go

Past & Present Peru: City Tour + Larco Museum + Memorial Museum
You will learn a lot about the Incas in Peru, but this tour focuses on pre-Inca history, colonial times, and contemporary history.

Logistics