Lima

Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima

Name: Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima
Brand: VIPAC Travel
SKU: 5243LIMPACH
Price: 79.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (249 reviews)

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

3 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Uncover the ancient mystery of the Pachacamac Temple on a captivating and comprehensive tour from Lima. Explore the remarkable religious compound with a knowledgeable guide to discover its intriguing history and 200 AD origin; gaze at majestic pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon; and admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs of prehistoric Inca civilization.

Guided sightseeing tour to the Temple of Pachacamac from Lima
Visit the famous Temples of the Sun and Moon
Learn about the culture, history and architecture of the Inca and pre-Inca people
All admission fees and roundtrip hotel transportation included

What's Included

Professional english-spanish speaking guide
Pick up and drop off from your hotel or lodging
Admission ticket to the Temple of Pachacamac & Site Museum
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

Pickup details

This activity includes roundtrip transfer from districts of Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro, hotels and lodgings.

What To Expect

Depart from a central location in Lima and enjoy a scenic coastal drive to the Pachacamac Temple in an air-conditioned minivan; venture 19 miles (30 km) south of Lima to the perfectly preserved religious compound to begin your historical excursion.

Undoubtedly the compound’s most striking features, the Temples of the Sun and the Moon demand attention with their astounding architectural prowess. Admire 50 million sun-dried bricks and marvel at colorful murals as your guide provides enriching historical explanations. Listen as your guide tells tales of the Moche and Huari cultures, providing insightful information discovered on recent excavations.

At the conclusion of your tour, return to the minivan and relax during your journey back to Lima.

Lima (Pass By)

Pachacamac Ruins

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Operated by VIPAC Travel

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

249 reviews

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Pachacamac - that archeological temple ... awesome place to visit

Sudipta_D, Mar 2024

I always love to visit places that has historical background and this one is awesome. Our guide Mr. Victor was very well known about the historical value of the place. He explained all story and questions with great patience. I will rate this trip as 5/5 and one must visit this place if you are in Lima, Peru.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience visiting a place with such rich historical background! It's fantastic to hear that you found it awesome and that Mr. Victor, your guide, was knowledgeable about the historical value of the site. It's crucial to have a guide who can provide insightful explanations and answer questions patiently, enhancing the overall experience for visitors. We appreciate your rating of 5/5 and your recommendation for others to visit this place if they are in Lima, Peru. Your feedback is invaluable and helps others make informed decisions about their travel experiences. If you ever decide to explore more historical sites or have any other travel plans, feel free to reach out. We're here to assist you in creating more memorable experiences with VIPAC Travel !

Fantastic Tour with excellent English Speaking Guide

julie_r, Mar 2024

Picked up on time from hotel. Driver excellent and MP, the guide was just excellent with his historical knowledge. Was happy we asked lots of questions. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour and will recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

I'm thrilled to hear that your experience on the Machu Picchu tour was excellent from start to finish! Being picked up on time from your hotel and having an excellent driver set a positive tone for the day. It's fantastic that the guide's historical knowledge exceeded your expectations and that you felt encouraged to ask lots of questions, enhancing your understanding and enjoyment of the tour. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and I'm delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and are willing to recommend it to others. If you ever decide to explore more destinations or need assistance with future travel plans, feel free to reach out. We're here to help make your next adventure just as memorable!

Amazing Tour, well worth it!

Cynthia_S, Mar 2024

The tour exceeded our expectations, was an amazing glimpse into history, and our guide Ursula was exceptional!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We are thrilled to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and provided you with an amazing glimpse into history. It's wonderful to know that Ursula, your guide, made the experience exceptional for you. We strive to deliver memorable and informative tours, and your positive feedback is truly appreciated. Thank you for choosing us for your exploration of history!

Unforgettable

Patricia_p, Jan 2024

Where do I start. Daniel was so informative and his passion for the Peruvian history was contagious. He insured we were completely at ease and we could take our time walking

Amazing guide

LINDA_M, Jan 2024

This was a wonderful experience with Mayron our guide. He was so supportive of showing us this special place, while still paying attention to our wishes regarding extensive walking. We received so much historical information and are so appreciative Ed & Linda

Great tour

Brendan_F, Jul 2023

Great tour. Very interesting history. Our guide Victor was friendly, informative and has excellent English skills.

A great way to end our trip

David_W, Jun 2023

We booked a morning tour of this temple as we had a late flight that night and thought this was a good way to wrap our our time in Lima. We could not have been more happy with our choice. This temple is a sight to be seen with amazing history and sights. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and engaging.

Good Guide

Wilson_F, Apr 2023

The guide was punctual. Along the way, he gave me a lot of information concerning the city, the history, etc., in addition to the relevant information of the tour. He was enthusiastic and committed to his job.

Go back in time to the worship of the Inca.Sun and Moon god

roger24640, Dec 2022

Well worth visiting Pachacamac it’s about 40 minutes from Lima. I was picked up from my hotel. Many parts of the old building’s walls have been relayed which helps you to understand the fine detail that was originally , many areas are still in original condition so you get a better idea of the work being undertaken. You Walk to the very top of what was the Sun Gods temple.

Excellent trip despite the windy conditions

michael_m, Dec 2022

I had a most enjoyable and informative trip to the Temple of Pachacamac. I was the only one on the tour so it was like a private tour. Sonia, my guide, was very knowledgeable on the subject matter and explained everything thoroughly. I would highly recommend Sonia as guide.

Pachacamac review

Bill_B, Sep 2022

On this trip I was the only participant so received great 1 to 1 service. Guide very knowledable and we had lots of conversations (very good English). Time was just enough for me that day, so a half day is plenty. You can buy certain tickets that allow more investigation into a few blocked ateas but do not think it is worth it.

Pachacamac tour

Liv_F, Sep 2022

It was all fascinating and interesting.. Guide was very informative !! — Viator is easy to work with and on-point.

Perfection!

Kyle_C, Sep 2022

Absolutely Perfect! Our tour guide And drive were the perfect combo for our tour. Incidentally we did not have any other passengers for the tour so ended up being a private tour. Very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we had. Our guide also was helpful in changing things on the cuff to adjust to our physical abilities. This is a great tour for anyone looking for a half-day tour with moderate movement.

Excellent Day

rpascal5, Aug 2022

We enjoyed our trip to Pachacamac. Our guide was very passionate about sharing Peru's history with us. He was very engaging and informative.

Pachacamac!

Brooke_H, Aug 2022

Olinda was a phenomenal guide! She was so kind, thoughtful & purposeful in her explanation of everything. Carlos was our driver & he was awesome. The Pachacamac complex is so beautiful! It’s incredible to be here in person to see this place for yourself. It was so cool to see all the different styles & shapes of bricks depending on what century the structures were built. I would pay to do this again I enjoyed it so much.

Interesting and informative tour

Erin_C, Jun 2022

I really enjoyed this tour to Pachacamac. Logistically it just makes things far easier to see this site on a guided tour rather than making your own way there (your driver can also save you time walking between areas of the site), but I also learned a lot from my guide, who was able to juggle different languages, interests and walking speeds very professionally. Pachacamac is one for the archaeology enthusiasts, if that's you then this experience is highly recommended.

Provided heaps of context, more than just a a taxi

Bryan_W, Apr 2022

Guide was well informed on the pre colonisation history of Peru and provided additional context to other landmarks across Peru. Super friendly and perfect english. Would recommend

Perfect guide

Mia_V, Feb 2022

I made the reservation the evening before the trip.Everything went well.The driver and the guide picked me up at the hotel.On our way to the site she gave me already a lot of information.They are very friendly and the guide was just perfect.

Great history Pre-Inca and Pre-Hispanic Archeological site

Susan_M, Feb 2022

Daniel was a super great tour guide. It was interesting to hear the history preinca. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history. A great guide. His English was very good. He also stayed with me until I could get a taxi to the airport and talked to the taxi driver. That was way beyond his job but I really appreciated it because I was traveling solo and had very little Spanish. The site is under excavation and has a lot of work to do. The drive is long to get there. I've seen a lot of archeological site. This one was interesting but not a top 10.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Dear Susan, thank you very much for your review and insight about Pachacamac Temple atracction and your satisfaction with our organization and guide. We will continue to do the best for our customers.

Remarkable History

Carla_K, Jan 2022

I have to thank that this company for allowing me to reschedule our trip due to COVID. This trip was extraordinary. To see all the territory that the ruins encompass is unbelievable. Danny was a good guide. He presented the history of the ruins and even pointed out other facts along the ride. I think there was a slight language barrier though because some questions that were asked, he didn’t answer but responded with other information. He was kind and thoughtful though and informative. We met a beautiful family that we traded travel stories with so that was an extra bonus.

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