Top Trujillo Tours by Duration

Experience a unique experience exploring the best of Trujillo on an unforgettable cultural tour! Discover the imposing Huaca de la Luna and contemplate the majesty of Huaca del Sol, living testimonies of the ancient Mochic civilization. Stroll through the historic Plaza de Armas and marvel at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It ends in the charming beach resort of Huanchaco, home to the traditional totora horses. With an official English guide, tickets included and convenient transportation, this tour offers a complete immersion in the history, archaeology and landscapes of northern Peru. Duration: 4 to 5 hours Groups: 1 to 32 people Book now and discover the essence of Trujillo in one day!

Private Tour with tour guide for minimum 2 people. We stop on route to take pictures in the best sites. You will have the option to visit the village of Magdalena de Cao that in general is not included in Tours in Group.

When your cruise ship reaches port in Salaverry, delve into Peruvian history at the major archaeological sites around Trujillo on this sightseeing shore excursion. Learn of ancient civilizations including the Chimu and Moche people from your guide, and explore the UNESCO–listed archaeological complex of Chan Chan. Along the way, discover temple relics and palace ruins, and follow clues to gain insight into civilizations lost in time.

After working for over two years with different Cruise Ship Lines providing tours, we decided to offer a customize experience that will fit from your arrival time to your departure time (specially made for Cruise Ship travelers) On the booking list you will see different starting times: 7am, 8am, 9am and so on... this times are referential, what we do is set a direct communication with you trough Viator or email or whatsapp for the best time to pick the group which always is the earliest time. We are able to customize a group or private tour experience including all the main archeological sites accordingly to your available time in our Home town. Because learning about other cultures shouldn't be expensive!!!

Discover the best of Trujillo in a single day with our exclusive Full Day Cruise Passenger Cruise, designed to take advantage of every minute without worry. You will visit the impressive Huacas del Sol y la Luna, ceremonial center of Moche culture; the historic center of trujillo with its colonial masiones , the majestic Chan Chan, considered the largest mud city in the world; and finish at the charming Playa de Huanchaco, birthplace of the traditional totora horses. Why choose us? Because we specialise in cruise passengers: we pick you up directly from the port, optimise your visit times and guarantee your return to the ship on time. No stress, no setbacks and an authentic, safe and perfectly organized experience. NORTH EXPEDITION TEAM : Located in front of the Gangway ship with NORTH EXPEDITION LOGO. BOARDING : 8 : 00AM START : 8 : 30AM END : 3 : 00 - 3 : 30PM

Learn about the history of the Lady of Cao, or El Brujo, today on this half day tour of this site in Trujillo in the north of Peru. Choose to go in the morning or early afternoon, and join a small group (max 10) on this guided tour. The meeting point is near public transport and easy to find. Then learn all about the Moche civilization, and the well preserved excavated mummy of El Brujo in the lady of Cao Complex of the Brujo Archaeological Complex and Museum.

This tour combines the most iconic archaeological sites of Trujillo in one day. You will travel in small groups, allowing for a closer and more personalized experience, and you will enjoy a complete route that integrates history, culture and unique landscapes of northern Peru.

We work with small groups. 15 people per guide. The vehicles are comfortable and air-conditioned. The guides have an excellent level of English.

Unique experience where you will discover about great pre-Inca cultures forgotten in time, but that dazzle for their work and ornamentation of their temples with clay and color. In our tours you will have the opportunity to enter places that are not common and not traveled by the public. Our experienced local guides will take you back in time to experience our culture.

Check off several of Peru’s most notable landmarks in just one trip—and benefit from a personalized experience—on this private day tour from Trujillo. Following pickup from your hotel, travel aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. In just one day, visit the Huaca del Sol pyramid, learn more about the history at the Moche Huacas Museum, stop for a local lunch (own expense) at Huanchaco Beach, and explore the artifacts of Chan Chan.

The archaeological ruins around Trujillo are a must for visitors to northwest Peru, though limited signage at the sites can diminish the experience for independent travelers. Make the most of your time there on this guided tour, which includes visits to the Temples of the Sun and the Moon (Huacas del Sol y de la Luna) and Chan Chan, plus a guide to explain their historical significance.

Tour Peru's Huacas de Moche or Temples of Moche: two towering ancient temples once belonging to the country's Moche civilization. Your 2.5-hour guided visit from Trujillo begins with an exploration of the archaeological site's Temple of the Sun, a stepped pyramid likely used for business and military, and continues on to the Temple of the Moon, the Moche's spiritual center. Moche artifacts are also on display. Both private and group tours are available.

The archaeological find of the Lady of Cao, is undoubtedly an unprecedented fact that forces each Peruvian to pause and reflect on how our history becomes dynamic in the face of this fact, since what we believed for years, that the Mochica culture was clearly a patriarchy, it takes an unexpected turn and incidentally invites us to reflect: the political and socio-economic weight of pre-Columbian women in those times where until their discovery the female role, in the mental collective, was totally secondary.

Experience this fantastic tour that combines the best of the Moche culture and the historic center of Trujillo, enjoying a varied tour where the visit to the most important temple of the Moche culture is combined, which is full of polychrome reliefs with representations of their rites, human sacrifices and gods. Also, visit the historic center of Trujillo to learn about its colonial past, the struggle for independence and its life in the present, touring the market.

Explore the legacy of the Lady of Cao Get into the living history of northern Peru with a guided tour of the impressive Cao Museum and the mausoleum of the Lady of Cao, the first female ruler of ancient Peru. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will discover the secrets of this enigmatic leader and her civilization, in a pleasant, didactic and enriching tour. With small groups, we guarantee closeness, interaction and a personalized experience. ✨ Ideal for lovers of history, culture and those travelers seeking an authentic and transformative experience in northern Peru. Book your experience today and connect with the fascinating legacy of the Lady of Cao.

Explore the historic city of Trujillo, known for its rich colonial architecture and cultural heritage. Begin with panoramic views of the Santa Clara and El Carmen churches, then stroll through the Main Square, passing by San Francisco Church and the Cathedral, home to colonial artwork. Visit the House of Emancipation, where Peru’s independence was first declared, and the Casa Calonge, where Simón Bolívar once stayed. End at the Museum of Archeology and History, which displays over 10,000 artifacts showcasing the region’s pre-Hispanic cultures. After the tour, return to your hotel.

This private tour permit to visit the best of Trujillo: Chan Chan and Site Museum, Huacas del Sol y La Luna (Temples of the Sun and the Moon), Huanchaco fishing village with the "Caballitos de Totora" (Small reed botas), El Brujo Complex and the Lady of Cao. Chiclayo: Sipan-Huaca Rajada and the Royal Tombs Museum, Túcume and the valley of the pyramids, Sican Museum, the Brujos market. You will know about the civilizations who worked gold and silver: Moche, Lambayeque and Chimu.

Live this fantastic tour that combines the best of the culture and gastronomy of Trujillo, enjoying a varied tour that combines a visit to the largest mud city in the pre-Hispanic world, Chan Chan. Tour one of the nine palaces that make up the city and admire its squares, corridors and administrative areas decorated with beautiful reliefs dedicated to the sea. Learn about the history of the Chimú, the largest pre-Inca empire, on the northern coast of Peru. Learn the secrets of preparing Pisco Sour and Ceviche. Walk the streets of Huanchaco and its market where you will learn about fruits, vegetables and life in a local market. Stroll along Huanchaco beach and see the ancient artisanal fishing boats called "caballitos de totora".

Visit Trujillo’s most significant archeological site on a cultural full-day tour of the area’s most atmospheric and astounding ruins. Explore the sacred structures of the Temples of Moche; feast upon local specialties in the coastal town of Huanchaco; and discover South America’s biggest ancient city at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Chan Chan. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, enrich your historical knowledge of the region on this exciting archeological excursion.

What makes this guided tour special is that it is not only a transfer, but an experience designed for you from start to finish. Optimize your trip through northern Peru with a private and exclusive service, ideal for travelers who value their time, comfort and authentic experiences. Forget the stress of bus stations, lines and long waits as we pick you up directly at the door of your hotel in Trujillo and take you comfortably to your final destination in Chiclayo, transforming a simple transfer into a true day of cultural discovery. During the tour you will enjoy unique landscapes, living history and carefully selected stops, traveling at your own pace, with total security, personalized attention and the flexibility that only a private service can offer. A smart, comfortable and memorable way to travel through northern Peru.

Discover the best of Trujillo in a single tour by visiting the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, ancient temples of the Moche culture steeped in history and adorned with millennia-old murals. Continue exploring Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, and end the tour in Huanchaco, a charming beach resort famous for its traditional reed boats.

You will enjoy the most important places in Trujillo, visiting the Moche's palaces and the largest citadel made of mud and one of the most famous surfer beach in Peru, Huanchaco. HUACA DEL SOL Y LA LUNA The first great empire on northern Peru. Inverted pyramids, human sacrifices, portait pottery, sexual pottery and the most incredible story from civilization explained through their pottery. CHAN CHAN The Chimu kingdom, the most powerful civilization in northern Peru, they were also there hardest to defeat by the Incas. Visit the ancient biggest city made of mud. Where the best goldsmith and fishermen were born. HUANCHACO BEACH Did you know that 3.000 years ago people from northern Peru started surfing with tiny boats made of reed? Exactly, the Caballitos de Totora are one of the oldest boats in the World and probably the first surf boards.

Explore Trujillo and its nearby archeological sites on a day-long tour. First, set out on a private sightseeing tour of Trujillo—stopping at attractions like the beloved Central Market. Then set out for a guided tour the National University of Archeology, Anthropology and History and a visit to the Temples of Moche (which includes the Temples of the Sun and Moon) and Huanchaco, a picturesque beachside town. Cap off your day wandering among the ancient ruins of Chan Chan, the former capital of Peru's Chimú people.