Itinerary
Discover what awaits you in the LARCO MUSEUM TOUR – HALF DAY
day 1
Larco Museum
Over 5,000 years of history in one museum.
We tour the galleries of the Larco Museum, with its gold and silver collection, its unique Erotic Art Gallery and its colonial gardens.
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Arrival at the Larco Museum
By transport · Pueblo Libre, Lima
We arrive at the Larco Museum, in the traditional district of Pueblo Libre, a cultural gem that holds more than 5,000 years of Peru’s pre-Columbian history. The guide gives us an introduction to the museum’s importance.
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Main galleries
Guided visit · Museum galleries
We travel through the pre-Inca and Inca cultures that shaped the country’s identity, through their collections of ceramics, textiles and silverwork.
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Gold and silver gallery Highlight
Guided visit · Gold and silver gallery
We see finely crafted ceremonial ornaments and jewelry in gold and silver, symbols of power and spirituality of the ancient cultures.
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Erotic Art Gallery
Guided visit · Erotic Art Gallery
This unique exhibition shows how pre-Columbian cultures understood fertility, sexuality and the cycle of life, and brings us closer to their worldview.
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Gardens and courtyards
Free stroll · Museum gardens
We end with a stroll through the museum’s gardens and courtyards, full of bougainvillea and colonial architecture, ideal for relaxing and taking photos.
Tour details
- Location: Pueblo Libre, Lima
- Group: 2 to 10 people
- Difficulty: Easy
- Entrance: Larco Museum included
Ceramics, textiles, gold and silver from ancient Peru in half a day. Want to see colonial and modern Lima too? Discover the Lima City Tour.
Includes
Included
- Transport.
- Official tour guide.
- Entrance to the Larco Museum.
- Assistance throughout the tour.
Not include
Not included
- Meals.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
Prices LARCO MUSEUM TOUR – HALF DAY
Rates per person
Traveling soon? We recommend booking early to secure your date, but depending on the date you can also book just a few days ahead. Ask us about availability.
Need help with your trip?
Our team will help you plan your experience.
Packaging list
- Comfortable, light clothing.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Water.
Recomendations
- Comfortable clothes: We walk through several galleries and end with a stroll in the gardens.
- Protect yourself from the sun: Bring a hat and sunscreen for the gardens and courtyards.
- Stay hydrated: Bring water; meals are not included.
- Camera ready: The bougainvillea gardens and colonial architecture are perfect for photos.
- Traveling with children: Keep in mind the tour includes the Erotic Art Gallery, about fertility and sexuality in pre-Columbian cultures.
- Entrance included: You don’t need to buy a museum ticket; it is already in the price.
- Small group: Departures are for 2 to 10 people. Book early to secure your date.
F.A.Qs
Where is the Larco Museum?
In the Pueblo Libre district of Lima.
What will I see at the museum?
Over 5,000 years of pre-Columbian history: collections of ceramics, textiles and silverwork, the gold and silver gallery, the Erotic Art Gallery and the colonial gardens and courtyards.
What is the gold and silver gallery?
A room with finely crafted ceremonial ornaments and jewelry in gold and silver, symbols of power and spirituality.
What is the Erotic Art Gallery?
An exhibition showing how pre-Columbian cultures understood fertility, sexuality and the cycle of life.
Is the entrance included?
Yes, entrance to the Larco Museum is included.
Is transport included?
Yes, the tour includes transport.
Who guides the visit?
An official tour guide, who accompanies you throughout the tour.
Are meals included?
No, meals are not included.
How big is the group?
It is a shared service for 2 to 10 people.
How difficult is it?
Easy.
Does it run all year?
Yes, it departs all year round.
What should I bring?
Comfortable, light clothing, a hat, sunscreen and water. You will find the list in the What to bring tab.
Do you have more questions?
Message us on WhatsApp at +51 941 411 418 or email info@sakuraexpedition.com.
