Peru · MUSEUMS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 museum visits justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Cusco’s Inca sites, Qorikancha, Sacsayhuamán, and a camelid farm on a flexible six-hour private tour.
“We had an excellent tour guide, Amadeo. He was one of the best we ever had. He provided excellent insights into the archaeological sites that we visited. Insights that probably would’ve not been provided by another tour guide.”
Explore Cusco’s Inca and Spanish past on a guided half-day tour with Qorikancha, Sacsayhuaman, four archaeological sites, and transport.
“This was a very disorganized experience. They gave us a time and then the day of they changed the time. And then we couldn’t find everybody for the tours and then we started even later. And the tour is English and Spanish-speaking. But the guides English speaking skills was not super good so difficult to understand, and was more attentive to the Spanish-speaking people.”
Review of Lima’s Larco Museum, pisco tavern, and Magic Water Circuit tour, with practical advice on value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“The guide was very knowledgable at the museum. The light show was very disappointing. I booked the tour for the interest in the light show. You could do the light show on your own for only 2 soles. If you are looking for an English guide, be aware that they are usually small groups or by yourself. I was by myself on this tour - could be why I didn't enjoy it.”
Explore Pachacamac’s adobe pyramids and museum from Lima with a small group, expert guides, hotel transport, and useful Inca context.
“Leonardo was extremely knowledgeable about the Lima, pre-Inca, and Inca cultures. He explained what we were seeing as we walked through the ruins and museum. Would recommend this before heading to Machu Picchu. Our driver was amazing too!”
See Lima’s colonial center, Huaca Pucllana, Larco Museum, Pacific views, pisco sour, and Magic Water Circuit in one full day.
“Get a Taxy and do it your self it would save you a lot of money and headaches.”
Explore Lima’s historic center, Santo Domingo, the Cathedral, and Larco Museum with hotel transport and an expert guide.
“The Lima city tour was a really good starting point in our exploration of the city. Susanne, our tour guide took us to the historic city centre and along the way gave us an introduction to the history of Lima, some of its highlights and its characteristics. The city centre is lovely, surrounded by important buildings such as the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the City Hall. We also visited a couple of museums and churches. The Larco museum is highly recommended. Susanne was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and full of energy and enthusiasm to introduce her city to us and make sure we got the most out of our tour. I would…”
Explore Pachacamac’s Inca pyramids and 5,000 years of Peruvian art at the Larco Museum on an 8-hour Lima tour.
“O tour valeu muito a pena! Adoramos as explicações sobre Pachacamac. O tour do Museu Larco foi muito bem explicado, além de ser um museu lindo. Sandy é uma excelente guia e se esforçou paea conversar conosco em português. Recomendamos!”
See Lima’s Huaca ruins, tour the Larco Museum, and enjoy a three-course Peruvian dinner in a beautiful garden setting.
“"The tour was great, our Guide Andy was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain all of the historical and archaeological points. Our driver Oscar was brilliant and navigated through all the heavy traffic, he picked us up on time and safely got us back to our hotel. Thank you to both Andy and Oscar for making our trip memorable ❤️ "”
Explore Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum in four hours with private transport, hotel pickup, tickets, and an English or Spanish guide.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable, so it made the tour more interesting”
Explore Lima’s coast, colonial center, Huaca Pucllana, and San Francisco Catacombs on a private four-hour tour with a local guide.
“Terrific guide and driver. Highly recommend this trip. The church is beautiful inside. The guide was very attentive.”
See Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, the cathedral, and Larco Museum on a practical four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“Juan is the most knowledgeable guide I met in Latin American.”
Explore Sican Museum, Tucume’s Huaca Balsas and Lambayeque’s colonial center on a private Chiclayo day tour with lunch optional.
“The museum was awesome and our guide was very knowledgeable, which added to our overall experience. The pyramids were amazing!!!”
Explore Lima’s Larco Museum with hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, 45,000 ancient Peruvian artifacts, and a memorable fertility room.
“My guide was great from the start even before we reachef the museum. She had wide knowledge and great storytelling skills. Wonderful experience!”
Explore Lima’s historic center, Casa Aliaga, Cathedral, and Larco Museum on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.
“bom passeio para quem tem pouco tempo em Lima.”
Review of Nazca’s Maria Reiche Museum and Lines Viewpoint tour, with a 20-meter tower, hotel pickup, guides, price, and practical tips.
“I participated in a private tour. It was about a 3-hour tour, but I learned a lot about the Nazca Lines and Nazca. I'm really glad I participated. Thank you very much!!”
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