Private Guided ''Pachacamac'' Tour in Peru

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Badge of Excellence

Lima, Peru

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

The Best of Lima in One Day — Perfect for Cruise Passengers!

Lima, Peru

4.8

(11)

The Best of Lima in One Day — Perfect for Cruise Passengers!

from $155

Price varies by group size

Special Offer

Lima Historic Center, Central Markets & Catacombs Tour

Lima, Peru

5.0

(22)

Lima Historic Center, Central Markets & Catacombs Tour

Huacachina & Paracas Full Day Tour with Sandboarding & Ballestas

from $110

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Take a private, small-group tour to one of the Inca Empire’s most important religious sites and learn from your local guides about the Inca culture, traditions, and customs. Given that the Pachacamac archaeological complex is three times bigger than Machu Picchu and situated near Lima, this is an ideal alternative for travelers with no time to visit Cusco.

Learn about Inca culture before, or instead of, visiting Machu Picchu
Soak in the beautiful surrounds of the Lurín Valley and Pachacamac
Sample a traditional Peruvian snack—crumbly, cookie-like alfajores (biscuits)
Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minivan

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)

Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All Hotels in Miraflores - San Isidro - Barranco includes pick up transportation, just let us know the name and addres of your hotel

Itinerary

Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (confortable shoes)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0

based on 48 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Wonderful Tour

Thomas_M, Feb 2026

Edwin was an excellent guide to an astonishing place, the pre-Columbian ruins of the Temple of the Sun. Edwin took us to every corner of the huge excavation and explained every detail. Wonderful tour.

Excellent experience!

Ricardo_S, Jan 2026

Excellent experience at Pachacamac. The activity was very well organized and informative. The museum does a great job of presenting the evolution of the site and the different civilizations that inhabited the area, which really helps set the context before the visit. Our guide, Sofia, was extremely knowledgeable, shared valuable historical insights, and spoke excellent Portuguese, which made the experience even better. The tour ended with a fascinating walk through the archaeological site itself. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history and culture.

Top notch tour

Lee_T, Sep 2025

Jason was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and considerate. He looked after us very well during the afternoon tour we took with him, explaining things in detail and answering all of our questions. He was a real pleasure to be around for an afternoon and we had a great time together. I thoroughly recommend both him and this tour.

Ask for Jordan!

Michael_W, Sep 2025

Jordan was very knowledgeable and fun. He gave us a short overview of Peruvian history in the way. It was very helpful in understanding how the different people built and used the different ruins. He made things a lot of fun also.

Wonderful tour, informative and relaxing

Susan_O, Dec 2024

We received great communication from Jordan about our tour in Lima. We were on a cruise ship in Callao and there wasn't an option to get off our shuttle buses at the entrance to the port, so we're picked up at miraflores Indian market. This trip can take over 75mins, so be aware of this when booking. It took 2 hours in peak traffic and negotiating the trucks on the port... INSANE! Dianne met us at the market on time, communication through WhatsApp.. there's internet at the market. Dianne was informative and knowledgeable, and her English was easy to understand. She was patient and kept those who were anxious about getting back to the market for the ship informed about timings. I found the museum fascinating, my husband found the ruins fascinating. Win win. We went on a Saturday and the crowds were minimal. Very pleasant. Oh, and take some cash for the king Kong cake at the Cafe, exceptional. Brilliant tour

Pachacamac Trip

Eric_D, Nov 2023

It was easy to communicate with the tour company to arrange our pick up. The knowledge of the guide was very good. Nice comfortable vehicle for the tour. A very good driver. The Pachacamac site was interesting. Well worth the money.

Amazing Archaeology Tour

Catherine_D, Oct 2023

Excellent guide who shared the history of Pachacamac clearly and who also taught us so much about Lima- both past and present- Highly Recomended!

Great job

Marilyn_P, Sep 2023

Diana was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable, excellent English and very helpful with suggestions on what to eat while in Peru.

Good exercise

Zbigniew_P, Jul 2023

Very nice and close to Lima place to visit. On time pickup and drop off from hotel in Lima. Very professional.

Interesting site near Lima

Alexander_S, Aug 2022

The agency was very friendly and reliable. The tour guide of the day was Jordan who was also very friendly and entertaining. He did not only explain the site, but also told us some interesting facts and anecdotes about life in Peru. The tour began in a small, but modern and beautifully arranged museum with some information about the site and artifacts found there. Afterwards, there was an extensive tour through the site by car and on foot. The site is huge and quite impressive and only partially explored. The desert landscape and the usual gray sky of Lima in the winter created a unique atmosphere. I enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to everyone who likes archeological sites and history. Expect delays due to traffic.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you Alexander! Is nice to know that you liked the experience and history of our country! Thanks a lot for your review Alexander and best wishes for everything.

Great Guide

Andrea_M, Aug 2022

I love the fact that they pick you up at your hotel. There is no worry or trouble about finding where to catch your tour. The guide was very informative and on the way to the ruins told us facts about Peru. The tour was nice in that she gave facts about the ruins, went through the museum, then saw the ruins but let it be at our own pace. I am not someone who wants to stand there for 10 minutes looking at the remains or taking 100 pictures. I like to see it, hear some facts and move on. I liked that it's at our own pace. The guide was knowledgeable. The driver was very nice and opened my door and closed it every time. I thought about 3 hours was enough time. It's outside the city but not too far. Great tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you very much Andrea! It's nice to know that your really liked, we appreciate your time to wrote us a review, if you have any questions will be fantastic for us to help to you. Best regards

Excellent experience!!!

Sevginar_J, Apr 2022

Our guide Jordan was really great! He explained us all history and aspects and he really took time for us at that Holiday Sunday! We really appreciate his dedication and knowledge! We will be happy to come back and do more tours with him!

Great Guide

HJMDallas, Apr 2022

Our Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us lots of historical information and explained many items in the museum. He answered all our questions and made the trip very fun.

Listen to Jordan

Zola_B, Aug 2021

Jordan is sweet and knows his stuff. I really enjoyed this tour. He made sure I was comfortable, answered all questions and had no problem engaging in dialog.

Enlightening Tour

Ashley_C, Aug 2021

Jordan was a great guide and provided so much information. Very nice and funny guy. Thank you for your dedication.

Great option to visit Pachacama

Joseatoro, Jan 2020

It is a very good way to visit Pachacamac archeological site south of Lima. Marina our guide was an excellent one.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

José mil gracias por tu comentario, nos agradó compartir contigo un experiencia realmente fantástica. esperemos que a pesar de las circunstancias alrededor del mundo sigas viajando y disfrutando de paisajes memorables... un abrazo a la distancia de tus amigos de Kultour Perú

Perfeito

Elaine_B, Jan 2024

Excelente. Adoramos nossa guia. Simpatia, divertida, e com muito conhecimento. Fez do nosso passeio uma incrível fonte de conhecimento.

Aprendizaje

Martha_P, Jan 2024

Puntualidad, amabilidad y conocimiento del guia y del conductor. Visita al museo y los templos, aunque pudiera ser un poco más extenso en cuanto al tiempo, para apreciar mejor.