Jonathan was an excellent guide - you are lucky to have him.
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What's Included
Includes
- Entertaining historical tour!
- Entrance ticket to The Larco Museum
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima Center.
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Considered one of the Top 25 Museums in the World, the Larco Museum is housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century mansion in Lima. Its impressive collection spans over 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history, featuring more than 45,000 archaeological pieces, including exquisite jewelry crafted from gold, silver, copper, and precious stones, as well as remarkable pottery, metalwork, and textiles. The museum is also renowned for its unique gallery of pre-Columbian erotic art, an extraordinary display that celebrates fertility and the symbolism of life in ancient Peru. A visit to the Larco Museum is essential for any traveler wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Peru’s rich history, traditions, and diverse cultures. This is not just a museum — it is a journey into the artistic and spiritual legacy of one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations.
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Due to language barrier, it was very difficult to understand our guide. We were expecting English speaking guide but due to her accent it was difficult to understand her. We could have gone ourself without the guide and could have read the writing underneath the display as the museum is pretty much self-explanatory. I won't recommend the need of a guide to visit Larco museum.
Jonathan was an excellent guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Amount of time at Larko was perfect. Highly recommended.
This was a wonderful museum. I'm glad we visited. Our guide & driver, Johnathan, was very knowledgeable and made the visit perfect.
Fabulous do not miss museum. Leidy our guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Pick up with easy and on time. Fascinating museum and loved learning about pre-Columbian history, understanding the beliefs and how the art, symbolism and pottery. Was so lovely with the beautiful flowers. This is a fabulous museum worthy of any Lima itinerary. I wish there had been more time or the option to have lunch in the beautiful courtyard.
Ours was not a small group, but private. Easy ride from hotel to Larco Museum. Very knowledgeable guide, Sandy. Very nice setting. Sandy was very comprehensive. Nice ride through different neighborhoods.
We booked this less than 24 hours ahead of time and were delighted it was available! Our english speaking guide arrived on time,coordinating ride for us to join her on what was a private tour. She shared interesting information about Lima and Peru on the 1/2 hr ride to and from the museum. The museum grounds are a stunning colorful garden in full bloom. Many artistic and educational activities for children were in full swing. She led us through the collections which are pre-Colombian and archeological finds, are well organized and had english descriptions. She was very informative. professional and a sweetheart and we enjoyed some fun conversations along the way. Do this…you will not be disappointed!
Loved this tour! Such a beautiful property filled with so much history. Jonathan was a great guide as well. Multilingual and so knowledgeable about the artifacts and history of the culture. I would DEFINITELY recommend him to all who are thinking about touring the amazing Larco Museum.
Wonderful and highly educational trip with Lucas. He picked us up right on time and we drove to the museum in a spotlessly clean large van. Gave us a more than 2 hour tour through the museum, explaining everything in detail and answering all of our questions about the museum and Peru in general. Highly recommend!
A very knowledgeable guide took us on a very detailed and extensive tour of the museum. Only compliant is that we would have liked little more free time to explore on our own
Excellent tour - Martin’s knowledge was amazing and it was good to hear about the long term history of Peru. The pick up/drop off service was very good too.
Martin (guide) and Jimmy (driver) really great people. Martin very much prepared and interesting to listen. Thank you!
I had William as my guide. He was really passionate about the history of Peru. Don't even think about going on your own. William pointed out all the little hidden details in the artifacts that I would have never seen on my own. He also tied everything together into how ancient Peruvians saw the world . The length of the tour was just right and William had my attention the entire time. One of the best tours I've ever done.
This museum is incredible and a real eye opening experience on the long history of Peru. The guided visit was exceptional and Alexandra shared so many additional interesting stories and facts. Highly recommended!
Awesome place best to take a guide doesn’t cost that much. My guide was Gregory and his knowledge of the history and culture was exceptional. Definitely a must visit place !
The Larco Museum, spectacular, my guide Miguel Angel Medina was the best part of the tour, very skilled and knowledgeable of its culture, as well as pleasant, polite and friendly. Miguel is the best. Thank you a thousand.
It was a wonderful experience full of learning thanks to my guide William, who has extensive knowledge and infinite warmth
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