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.
“This tour is great for exploring the Incan capital and the fantastic architecture, history and stone masonry of the Quechua peoples.”
Half-day Cusco tour with a bilingual guide, key Inca sites, and optional South American camelid museum stop. Great value, plan for ticket costs.
“Muy interesante, nuestro guía estaba super preparado!! 100% recomendado. Ideal para tomarlo entre días de viajes pesados y descansar un poco.”
4-hour evening Lima tour with hotel pickup: Museo Larco, pisco sour snack stop, then the Magic Water Circuit light-and-water show.
“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…”
Small-group Pachacamac tour from Lima with hotel pickup, an expert guide, museum artifacts, and Inka-era pyramids with Pacific views.
“Although I’m not all that much into ruins, this tour was more interesting than I thought it would be. I wish it was a hour longer though because I felt a little rushed. I especially liked the museum. Gabby was an excellent guide.”
A full-day Lima combo: Miraflores sea views, Huaca Pucllana, Plaza Mayor cathedrals, Larco Museum, pisco stops, and the Magic Water show.
“Just can't say enough good things about this tour - it was simply wonderful and we definitely got”
Half-day Lima Historic Center and Museo Larco tour with small groups, air-conditioned transport, and expert guides. $69 per person.
“Booked as a 2.30 (around 5 hrs )30 hrs before message sent moved to 9.00, the tour lasted 4hrs. That said all to plan with Gabriel excellant very clear English. Went to places with a guide that the tourist would not be able to. Even with reduced time good value if you add admissions, taxis.…”
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.
“The tour guide was very knowledgeable, so it made the tour more interesting”
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.
“Terrific guide and driver. Highly recommend this trip. The church is beautiful inside. The guide was very attentive.”
