Larco Museum: Pre-Columbian Artifacts Exposure and Pisco Old Tavern Evening Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Lima with this evening tour. Explore the Larco Museum, witness the Magic Water Circuit, and indulge in a traditional Pisco sour at a local tavern.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Museo Larco - After pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, start your tour at the Larco Museum, where you’ll learn about the inhabitants of ancient Peru with your knowledgeable guide.

Housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion built on top of a 7th-century pyramid, the museum will open your eyes to the lives of pre-Columbian people through its vast collection of artifacts. See its 50,000-plus pots, as well as ceramics and jewelry, and hear about the displays as you tour the museum galleries with your guide.

  • Circuito Magico Del Agua - Next, head to a local tavern, where you’ll take a break with a delicious Peruvian snack, accompanied by a pisco sour, a Peruvian drink typically made with pisco (grape brandy), lime juice, bitters and an egg white. Toast to your tour, and then head to your next stop – the Magic Water Circuit.

One of the largest water shows in South America, the Magic Water Circuit is an extravaganza of water displays, light, lasers, images and music that must be seen to be believed. It takes place across a complex of several large fountains that shoot water into the air, impressing spectators of all ages.

After your tour, you’ll be returned to your Lima hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Complimentary snacks provided
  • Enjoy a complimentary pisco sour
  • Guided tour with bilingual (English/Spanish) professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Experience two of Lima’s top attractions on this evening tour. With your guide, first visit the Larco Museum (Museo Larco) to learn about pre-Columbian culture and see ancient artifacts like ceramics and pots, and then be wowed at the Magic Water Circuit (El Circuito Mágico del Agua), a spectacular water and light show in Lima’s Parque de la Reserva (Park of the Reserve). Between stops, visit a local old tavern of Pisco for a snack and a pisco sour (included).

  • Please note: The Larco Museum’s collection includes a gallery of erotic art and ceramic figures; please be aware that this may be unsuitable for young travelers due to the explicit sexual content
Location
Museo Larco
Avenida Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Nora_r
Mar 11, 2024
Well worth booking - All was great including the guide. The guided tour was as described. Gabriela spoke excellent English but had to translate into Spanish also
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Paul_w
Sep 18, 2023
A great evening! - The Larco Museum was amazing - and in such a beautiful setting. Our guide Victor gave wonderful information. Pisco sours in the Belgrave were fun - and a chance to get to know other travellers. The Magic Water circuit was definitely a highlight. And it was so easy being picked up and dropped off again at our hotel!
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Fernandafulber1
Sep 6, 2023
Great!!! - GREAT! Ask for the guide Gabriel Salazar. A history lesson and passion for its culture. I've made several trips around the world and I haven't found a guide as intelligent and charismatic as him. Rating 1000!
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Linda_d
Jun 2, 2023
Awesome tour - Superb experience with incredible knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend. The Larco Museum is fascinating.
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Rachel_s
Nov 9, 2022
A perfect evening in Lima - I was the only one on this tour, so I really felt like I got my money's worth! A personal and private tour of the Larco Museum was amazing. Suzanne was able to summarize and point things out that I would've missed if I had just visited on my own. She provided context and background that was missing from the museum's posted info. I also enjoyed the Taven and my first Pisco Sour. She was also great at providing other recommendations for things to do and places to eat while I was in Lima. Thanks, Suzanne!
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Worldtvl90
Jul 31, 2019
Fun Night - I had heard that the Larco Museum and the Magic water circuit were two things I should see in Lima. This tour was a perfect way to see them both. The tour even included a stop for a Pisco sour and a traditional sandwich at one of the oldest bars in Lima.
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Marian_o
Jun 21, 2019
Larco Museum & Magic Water Circuit Evening Tour - Great private collections of pre-Peruvian artifacts from 3000 years ago. Must see with beautiful garden & surroundings. Tour guide, Victor, was very informative & knowledgeable. We had a nice pork sandwich with pisco sour. Nice water light show with history of Peru.
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Janice_b
Jul 16, 2018
Great tour! - We were fortunate to find a tour that went to 2 of out top Lima destinations, includes hotel pick-up and drop-off and gets you back at your hotel at a reasonable hour. The
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Susan_s
May 31, 2019
Larco museum was amazing - The museum was the real highlight of this tour. The water fountains were pleasant but would have traded them in for more time at the museum. Guide was informative, tour well organised. Enjoyed the visit to the tavern.
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Katherine_s
May 5, 2023
Good but overpriced - Our tour guide Gabriela was great! We enjoyed the Larco Museum the most with all the commentary from our guide. The tavern and water show were both enjoyable, and the company was very good about accommodating my request to start one hour later. However, in retrospect, the tour is overpriced and if I were planning this again, I would not book this tour and just go to the Larco museum on our own and enjoy dinner there.
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