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Visit three of Lima's best art museums and galleries on this private art tour! If you are an art-lover, this is the activity for you - as you tour each location, receive commentary about the art and the history of Peru from your knowledgeable private guide. You'll admire pre-Columbian art at the Larco Herrera Museum, see exhibits from the Peruvian colonial and republic periods at the Lima Museum of Art and discover contemporary works at the Lucia de la Puente Gallery.
On this private art tour in Lima, let a private guide lead you around three of the city's best places for art - the Larco Herrera Museum, the Lima Museum of Art and the Lucia de la Puente Gallery. This convenient tour allows you to enjoy a day at Lima's best museums without all the hassle of finding a guide on your own! After pickup from your hotel, your first stop is the Larco Herrera Museum, located in an 18th-century colonial mansion and home to an extensive pre-Columbian art collection, including Inca and Nazca pieces.
Next, visit the Lima Museum of Art, where you'll see a broad range of art, from ancient works to contemporary pieces. Your guide will enlighten you about the history and significance of the statues, ceramics and ceremonial objects from ancient Peruvian cultures. Then jump ahead many years as you admire more recent works by artists like Macedonio de la Torre and Fernando de Szyszlo. Grab lunch at the museum cafe or a nearby restaurant (own expense) before heading to the last museum stop of your tour.
Finally, end your art tour at Lucia de la Puente Gallery. Here, you'll move into the modern day as your guide leads you around cutting-edge contemporary exhibits that feature paintings and photography.
