Colonial & Modern Lima + Larco Herrera Museum

This tour pick you up on a private transportation to the city of Lima. Arrive at the Plaza de Armas, where Lima was founded first as "The City of Kings" in 1535 and then as capital of the Republic of Peru, in 1821, the year of independence. You will get to know the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, and to visit the Casa Aliaga, an old colonial house delivered by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 to his Captain Jeronimo de Aliaga, after the foundation of the city. Then head to San Francisco Church where an enviable collection of ancient books is kept and you can visit a real network of catacombs. You will then head to the district of Pueblo Libre to visit the Larco Museum, founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926. In this museum, inside a colonial mansion built on a seventh century pyramid, you can find the most complete collection of prehispanic pieces of gold and silver as well as erotic art. Drive through the residential districts of San Isidro and Miraflores. At the end of the tour, transfer to hotel.

Address or meeting point

Passenger will be picked up at his respective hotel (located in Miraflores, San Isidro or Lima downtown)

Hours & minutes

4 hours approximately.

Start or opening time

Since 09:00 am. It is recommended that the latest departure time will be at 14:00 hours.

End or closing time

4 hours after the start of the tour (approximately)

Participants

Maximum number 35 passengers per bus.

Minimum number 1 Person.

Position

How do you get there by car? No. Passengers are collected at their hotels.

Is it possible to get there by public transport? No.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes, with a tourism guide and driver.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French and italian

Which is the guide/guest ratio? 1 guide / 35 passengers

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? There is not time allowed for shopping however passengers can do it during the tour.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No.

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Photo camera.

List the specific clothing required Comfortable shoes. From december to march: light clothing. From april to november: warm clothes

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? No.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available San Francisco Church, Casa Aliaga and Larco Museum.

Is there a charge to use any of them? No.

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) For people with physical disabilities, the guide will give the necessary support, until where access is permitted.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes, except in the catacombs of the San Francisco Church.

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Catacombs - uneven floor.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? San Francisco Church and Larco Museum: photo camera without flash and home video camera

Are there any additional costs? List them No.

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) No restrictions

Which is the minimum/maximum height to participate? No restrictions

Which is the minimum/maximum weight to participate? No restrictions

Others In order to book this service the following is required: complete names, date of birth, passport number, nationality, language, hotel where passenger is staying for pickup.This service includes: transport, guide, ticket to the Catacombs of the San Francisco Church, Casa Aliaga and Larco Museum.Kid's fee applies to children 3 to 11 years old. 12 and older are subject to regular adult fee.

Product price detail

Private Service.

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 3 to 11 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.