Visit the Pachacamac archeological site and the districts of Barranco and Chorrillos on this private tour. Learn about the Pre-Hispanic era and more modern history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Centrally located Lima hotels
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Pachacamac site and see temples from different cultures
- Enjoy panoramic views of the sea from the Temple of the Sun
- Visit Lima’s bohemian Barranco district
- Discover authentic local life on a visit to Chorrillos
Full description
On the drive to the Pachacamac archeological site, your guide will provide an orientation about the culture and people that once lived there.
On this half-day private tour, visit the site’s museum and its monuments. Take in the Temple of the Sun, the Old Temple, the Painted Temple, Taulichumbi Palace and more.
Pachacamac was the major Pre-Hispanic ceremonial center on America’s Pacific Coast. See the buildings of the 4 known cultures that occupied the site over time. Enjoy views of the sea from the Temple of the Sun, the highest point in Pachacamac.
Return to Lima and visit the district of Chorrillos, an area that played an important role in the war with Chile from 1879 to 1883. Later the tour continues to the Wetlands of Villa and the Costa Verde beach circuit. You will see a panoramic tour of La Herradura beach and the shanty towns of this neighborhood.
Lastly, you'll visit Barranco, where you’ll take a walk by the Bridge of Sighs, La Ermita Church and other buildings that date from Lima’s colonial era.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Snacks and drinks on board
- Admission tickets to the Pachacamac site and its museum
- Local tour guide
- Additional expenses
- Optional gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
