Top Lima Archaeology Tours - page 3

The island of Palomino is home to a large colony of sea lions that live without natural predators. While the sea lions are still wild animals and it’s forbidden to touch them, this sightseeing cruise from Lima allows you to get in the water and swim with them. Plus, during the ride to Palomino, you'll cruise past other islands that host Peruvian birds such as Humboldt penguins and Peruvian boobies. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Get a new perspective on Lima as you explore the Peruvian capital’s ancient ruins and historic museums after dark during this 4-hour excursion. Head to Lima’s Huaca Pucllana, a pre-Columbian archaeological site constructed around 1,500 years ago. Then check out Huaca Huallamarca, an adobe pyramid that pre-dates the Incas. You’ll also have time to admire the wealth of gold and silver artifacts the Larco Museum before finishing your evening with a dinner of Peruvian specialties at Café del Museo. Your nighttime excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport by coach, bottled water, a 3-course dinner and all entrance fees.

This week-long tour is crafted for travelers who want to dive deep in Peru. Wander the neighborhoods of modern Lima. Enjoy the architecture and archaeology in and around Cusco (including Moray, Moras, and Pisac). Explore the beauty of the Sacred Valley. Then take a train and a bus to Machu Picchu, the most famous destination in the country.

Don't let confusing public transit, overpriced taxis, or lack of time keep you from exploring the wonders of Lima. This Lima city tour is specifically designed for passengers disembarking at the Port of Callao and includes a private van and professional guide to help you see the city's highlights, from its UNESCO-listed center to its famous cafes.

Discover 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian history on a small-group tour of the Larco Museum, gaining fascinating insights into the history and significance of the exhibits—something you'd miss on your own. Wrap up with free time to explore the museum's remarkable collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts and marvel at the intricate craftsmanship and stories behind their makers.

Discover all that Lima has to offer, both modern and historic, during this 9-hour exploration of the top sites in the Peruvian capital in this small-group tour. Visit the pre-Incan archaeological site at Pachacamac, then head to Pantanos de Villa, a one-time family home that’s been converted into an eatery, for lunch and to learn how to make a Pisco Sour. In the afternoon, continue to Lima’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed downtown for a walking tour, see the historic neighborhood of Chorillos and admire the visual spectacle of the Magic Water Circuit park. This full-day Lima tour also includes a driver-guide, round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees and bottled water.

Travel just a short ways south of Lima to access the large complex of ruins, temples, and pyramids at the Pachacamac Archaeological Site on this half-day tour. This trip also includes a brief tour of important sites in the city of Lima and hotel pickup and drop-off.

With one day in Lima you can explore the very best of the city, from the colonial architecture of the historic center to pre-Colombian art and seaside neighborhoods. See the gorgeous interior of the San Francisco Convent, tour the Museo Larco, then get a glimpse of Lima’s earliest history in Miraflores. This full-day, private tour of Lima offers the flexibility and convenience of a personalized tour, including pickup and drop-off at hotels in some neighborhoods, and it’s an ideal choice for first-time visitors.

Expand your awareness of Peruvian nature and culture on this guided tour to the Ballestas Islands and Paracas National Reserve from Lima. Take a boat tour of the Ballestas Islands and then tour the Paracas National Reserve in the afternoon, which hosts one of the world's highest concentrations of seabirds.

With centuries of colonial history and exciting flavors shared down the generations, Lima is an vibrant city where adventure hides round every corner. On this walking tour, explore the streets and markets of Lima as your guide brings the city’s history to life, and sample the street food snacks the locals love. With pickup and drop-off at your centrally located Lima hotel included, mingle with Lima’s residents and see the best of the city with ease.

Discover Lima through an alternative lens on a small-group tour. This - at times grim - excursion is ideal for travelers intrigued by the chilling side of the city's history. After a stroll around the Plaza de Armas, visit the Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs. Later, explore the often overlooked Matias Maestro Cemetery and its striking mausoleums. Throughout the experience, enjoy immersive and engaging commentary from your guide.

Our tours are distinguished by the character personalized of the service, based on friendly, cordial and sincere attention from the guides and the skills of the drivers to get rid of the traffic of the City. Achieving a VIP experience at the best price.

Discover the highlights of Lima, even if you have only limited time, with this private half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off at your hotel, cruise port, or airport, and explore attractions such as Cathedral of Lima, Park of Love, Huaca Pucllana, and Plaza Mayor.

Discover the wealth of historic and modern attractions of Lima during a sightseeing tour that provides the ideal overview of the capital for first-timers. Feel like a real ‘Limeño’ (a Lima local) as you explore the town’s colonial and Incan architecture, visiting its charming neighborhoods and its many religious shrines and churches. Save yourself hours of planning travel logistics, as your guide takes care of transporting you.

Tick off more of Lima’s sacred buildings in less time on this tour of three significant sanctuaries. Alongside your guide, visit the Church and Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima, and the Monastery of Santa Domingo, where two saints are laid to rest. See, too, the Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas, whose pastel exterior harbors the beloved 17th-century ‘Cristo Moreno' painting, and learn about Lima’s religious heritage. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience a more authentic, less-touristy side of Lima during this half-day, small-group walking tour through the city’s Chorillos and Barranco neighborhoods. Observe the hum of activity in ‘fish town,’ a section of Chorillos that hosts a fish market and a cast of local fishermen, before heading to the nearby cliffs to sample some local snacks. Continue to the increasingly trendy Barranco area to admire colorful mansions and hip art galleries.

Uncover the mysterious of ruin that pre-date even the ancient Machu Pichu on an enriching 3.5-hour excursion from Lima. Explore downtown Lima with a knowledgeable guide to discover a series of huacas, pyramid like structures, used for ceremonial purposes. Visit the significant sites of Huaca Pucllana and Huallamarca to gain fascinating insight into the history, origin and cultural relevance of the structures. Learn all about the unknown indigenous pre-Incan civilizations as you’re transported back to the year 200BC.

Visit one of the most important archeological sites near Lima with this half-day tour to the pre-Incan Pachacama Ruins. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Miraflores or San Isidro hotel and scenic views along the Pan-American Highway on the way to the complex. At Pachacama, explore the pyramids, palaces, temples, and streets overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Learn about Andean rituals when you visit Pachacamac’s temples on this small group tour, and also pay a visit to Barranco’s bohemian neighborhood. Your guide will take you to places you couldn’t find by yourself, and tell you stories and legends not found in guidebooks. Pickup and drop off are conveniently provided from Lima to keep things simple.

Ensure your visit to the Nazca Lines is comfortable and stress-free on this small-group tour from Lima. Enjoy pickup from your central Lima hotel at night and a ride on an air-conditioned overnight bus to Nazca. In the morning, board a plane for your overflight over the Nazca Lines. Then return to Lima by bus the same day. Includes option to add a land tour to see the Nazca Lines.

Experience two different sides of Lima’s history during this 3-hour private guided tour to the Pre-Columbian site of Pachacamac and then the charming neighborhood of Barranco. Journey by private vehicle 19 miles (31 kilometers) south from Lima to visit Pachacamac, an archaeological site and one-time sacred center used by local residents for well over 1,000 years prior to the arrival of the Spanish. Then proceed to Barranco, a charming 19th century beach resort for Lima’s aristocracy that today is home to many of the city’s artists.

Combine a visit to Pachacamac archaeological complex with a stop in one of Lima's neighborhoods known for its artisan population on this full-day tour. Walk through the ruins of Pachacamac while listening to guided commentary on the site's Inca and pre-Inca history. Back in Lima, pick up some traditional handicrafts and artworks from Ayacucho and enjoy lunch with a local artisan family. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Lima hotels provided.

Lima’s Larco Museum is one of Latin America’s most prominent pre-Columbian museums boasting thousands of pieces. Join a small group and tour guide to explore the highlights of the museum in just a few hours. See over 5,000 years of Peruvian history in one place as you explore several exhibits from erotic pottery to pre-Columbian art and a collection of gold and silver pieces.

Join this small group guided tour in Lima of the Huallamarca Pyramid and the Larco Museum. This will be about a half day trip, and you’ll be collected and dropped back to your hotel in Lima. Learn all about pre-Inca Peruvian culture when visiting the pyramid, and continue on to the museum to observe the 35,000 ceramics on display.