PERU
Peru's classics.
Our pick of the 10 museums tours worth booking in Peru, with the details that matter: what you see, how long you need, and what it costs.
Private Cusco tour with Inca ruins and a South American camelid farm. Skip-stress transport, flexible pace, outdoor sights, local textiles.
“Christian, our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful during the tour, ensuring constant attention to altitude-related issues and advising appropriately.”
Half-day Cusco tour with a bilingual guide, key Inca sites, and optional South American camelid museum stop. Great value, plan for ticket costs.
“Really enjoyed this tour of historical sites around Cusco city. The tour begins at 9am and ends at 2pm with transportation. Saqsayhuman, Qenko, Pucapucara & Tambomachay are all included in the partial ticket for purchase which costs 70 soles for foreigners as mentioned in the description, but if you are going to the sacred valley…”
4-hour evening Lima tour with hotel pickup: Museo Larco, pisco sour snack stop, then the Magic Water Circuit light-and-water show.
“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.”
Small-group Pachacamac tour from Lima with hotel pickup, an expert guide, museum artifacts, and Inka-era pyramids with Pacific views.
“That they forgot to pick me up so I never got the tour. I did, however, offer to substitute another day. I could not fit them in o I got a full refund.”
A full-day Lima combo: Miraflores sea views, Huaca Pucllana, Plaza Mayor cathedrals, Larco Museum, pisco stops, and the Magic Water show.
“We were not told we would be dropped at a restaurant and then would have to wait 3.5 hours for the second part of the tour. The guide in the City tour part was a bit aloof. The main square was beautiful, as was the cathedral. We thought the Museum might be boring, but it…”
Half-day Lima Historic Center and Museo Larco tour with small groups, air-conditioned transport, and expert guides. $69 per person.
“Gabriel was extremely knowledgeable. I learned so many things about Peru’s history. He gave us many explanations of the various paintings and other artefacts in the cathedral. There are also so many wonderful pottery in the Larco Museum which he bought to life. I highly recommend this tour.”
A full-day Lima trip that pairs **Pachacamac** Inca pyramids with the **Larco Museum**, plus hotel pickup and skip-the-line entry.
“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.”
A 4-hour Lima night tour with hotel pickup: three Huaca ruins, a guided Larco Museum visit, and dinner at Cafe del Museo.
“Our guide Andy and driver Jose were excellent. They pickup us up at our hotel on time and give us a drive by view of three important historical sites before showing us the museum. Andy gave us an excellent and knowledgable overview of the Larco Museum collection. Dinner at the museum was great, delicious food…”
See Lima’s Huaca Pucllana and the Larco Museum in 4 hours with private transport, a pro guide, and tickets included.
“Miguel was very informative, and I learned a lot from what he taught. Jaime, the driver, was a great driver.”
A private 4-hour Lima highlights route plus San Francisco Catacombs, with key sites, included admissions, and a guide to make it all make sense.
“We love everything especially the Catacombs. We found Lima very vibrant. Our tour guide Susan was excellent and very thorough. Our driver Carlos was awesome at navigating the Lima traffic!!”
