14 Museums in Lima, Compared

1.Larco Museum, Pisco Old Tavern and Magic Water Circuit Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Explore Lima’s Larco Museum, sip a pisco sour at a traditional tavern, and watch the Magic Water Circuit on a four-hour evening tour.

“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.”

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2.Pachacamac’s Inka Pyramids Tour including Museum Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52Top rated

Review of Pachacamac’s Inka Pyramids Tour from Lima, with museum visit, guide, transport, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“Pamela is very clever, funny and explains everything you need to know, great Guide. The temples arent totally available for entrance, they are still working on the archeology. Its a beauthiful place with great history, totally worth It.”

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3.Lima in a Day: City Sightseeing Tour, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $258

See Lima’s historic center, Huaca Pucllana, Larco Museum and Magic Water Circuit in one guided day with lunch, pisco and hotel transport.

“We liked Larco museum and water show. The city tour was so-so.”

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4.Lima´s Vibrant Heritage & Larco Museum of Cultures Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Lima’s historic center, Cathedral, Santo Domingo Convent, and Larco Museum with transport, guide, and admissions included.

“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…”

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5.Pachacamac Inka Pyramids & The Larco Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Review of Lima's Pachacamac and Larco Museum tour, with ancient pyramids, 5,000 years of art, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“My first time on an organised tour and I was very impressed, both guides made the experience so interesting and Sandy especially went above and beyond to ensure we were having a good time. Recommended restaurant was a tad expensive apart from that all great.”

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6.Huaca Ruins and Larco Museum at Night with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Explore Lima’s Huaca ruins, Larco Museum, and a three-course Peruvian dinner in a small evening group with hotel pickup.

“"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 ❤️ "”

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7.Lima city tour: Larco Museum and Huaca Pucllana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · from $65

Explore Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum on a four-hour Lima tour with private transport, expert guidance, and hotel pickup.

“Miguel was very informative, and I learned a lot from what he taught. Jaime, the driver, was a great driver.”

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8.Lima City tour and Catacombs Museum (04 hours) Private Tour with guide in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of Lima’s private city tour and catacombs visit, with Plaza Mayor, Huaca Pucllana, Love Park, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Terrific guide and driver. Highly recommend this trip. The church is beautiful inside. The guide was very attentive.”

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9.Half-Day Colonial Lima and Larco Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Explore Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, the cathedral, and Larco Museum on a practical four-hour guided tour.

“This was a perfect half-day tour to explore Lima’s history and culture. We visited the beautiful colonial center and the San Francisco Monastery with its fascinating catacombs. Our guide was friendly and informative throughout. The Larco Museum was a highlight which has amazing collection of pre-Columbian artifacts in a beautiful setting. Everything was well-organized, relaxed, and enjoyable. Highly recommend if you are short on time but want to see the best of Lima!”

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10.Larco Museum Entry Ticket & Guided Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $54

Explore Lima’s Larco Museum with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, 45,000 ancient Peruvian artifacts, and a small-group tour.

“The tour was very informative and professionally done, the guide was super nice as well”

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11.Half-Day Private Lima City Tour and Larco Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $122

Explore Lima’s colonial center, Casa Aliaga, Lima Cathedral, and Larco Museum on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup.

“Loved this activity! Our guide and driver were beyond professional. Our guide was a de facto historian. Loved the museums and learning more of the Peruvian culture. We had time before our first activity to stop at a breakfast location, El Chinito which was very delicious. Would highly recommend.”

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12.Larco Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Explore Lima’s Larco Museum, from Moche pottery and erotic art to gold, textiles, gardens, and an elegant vice-royal mansion.

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13.Pachacamac: Private tour of the Great Archaeological Sanctuary and Site Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4h 30m · from $82

Explore Pachacamac near Lima with museum access, expert guides, scenic viewpoints, air-conditioned transport, and a 4.5-hour small-group tour.

“This was a private, curated tour with an expert guide and the only way to actually get to walk through and well into the Pachacamac ruins. Our main guide Diana and driver Michael picked us up in a van at our hotel right on time. The ride was private and very comfortable and also gave us an opportunity to focus on exactly what we wanted. For example we had already been in Peru for a few days and were familiar with the main neighborhoods so we wanted to focus on the Pachacamac ruins and a couple of unique vista points we hadn’t seen. Since it was a private tour they…”

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14.Private Tour Casa Aliaga,San Francisco Convent, Larco Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $118

Explore Lima’s Casa Aliaga, San Francisco catacombs, and Larco Museum on a private four-hour tour with transport and guide.

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