Pachacamac Archaeological Complex and Barranco

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Lima, Peru

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

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Overview

Explore a bohemian neighborhood and one of the most important archeological sites near Lima on this half-day tour. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Miraflores, San Isidro or Barranco hotel, then see the Central Park, Municipal Library, and Bridge of Sighs in Barranco. At Pachacamac, explore the temples, pyramids, and palaces, with a guide to provide deeper insights.

Visit Barranco and Pachacamac on a half-day guided tour
Includes entrance to the archeological site and museum
Gain more from your visit with a guide to provide insights
Morning tour leaves your afternoon free for other activities

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off.
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
Admission to Pachacamac archaeological complex and the site museum.

Gratuities
Snacks and beverages
Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

- Pick-up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Barranco. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Barranco

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pachacamac Ruins

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick-up

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
It is important to carry sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.8

based on 17 reviews

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Insightful and awe inspiring historical trip

ElsieTurbyne, Nov 2025

Diverse experience with a walking tour of Barranco area of Lima which gave us an insight into the diversity and artistic cultural aspects of this beautiful area. The trip out to Pachacamac was also fascinating and quite awe inspiring to understand how the site has been excavated and to gain knowledge of how these early races lived, created the temple and other areas of the and how they worshipped their gods. Our guide and driver were both knowledgeable and respectful of the location.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Elsie, thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed the combination of Barranco’s artistic and cultural atmosphere with the impressive history of Pachacamac. It is wonderful to hear that the visit helped you better understand how ancient civilizations lived, built their temples, and honored their gods. We are also glad that our guide and driver contributed positively with their knowledge and respect for the site. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another journey through Peru!

Great guide names...

Frederick_L, Oct 2025

Great guide names Christian and driver names Freddie. The Guides speaks clear and understandable English.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear traveler, thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Christian’s clear and easy-to-understand English, along with Freddie’s driving, helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Eugene_R, Sep 2025

This is such a massive site that the vehicle takes everyone to different areas. Seeing the construction from different periods and people's id very informative.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Eugene, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that you found the visit to Pachacamac informative and appreciated seeing the site’s different construction periods. Exploring such a vast archaeological complex by vehicle truly helps bring its history and evolution to life. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again.

This was a great...

Krystal_L, May 2025

This was a great experience! My tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable through the entire experience.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that your tour guide made it both informative and enjoyable. 🌟 We take pride in working with guides who bring not only deep knowledge but also warmth and personality to every tour — it’s wonderful to know that came through in your experience. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments soon!

Great!

Evelien_V, Sep 2024

We had a lovely day exploring Barranco and the ruins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information in a clear way. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Evelien, Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a lovely day exploring Barranco and the Pachacamac ruins. It’s great to know that our guide’s knowledge and clear explanations added to your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Best regards!

Great tour

Haakayoo_Z, Aug 2024

The guide was very patient with me and made sure that I saw all the sites the tour promised. In addition, he was very knowlegeable about colonial Peruvian history and gladly shared many details with me.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear passenger, We're pleased to hear that our guide was patient, knowledgeable and that you enjoyed learning about about colonial Peruvian history. We're glad you liked the tour and hope to see you again soon!

Excellent Tour

Simon_S, Jul 2024

Rosa (our guide) gave us an amazing tour of the beautiful Barranco and powerful sights at Pachacamac. Her wisdom and insight into Peruvian history and the lived experiences of the many peoples of modern Peru made this tour highly educational and helped us understand this beautiful country more deeply. Highly recommend - and thank you, Rosa!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear passenger, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Rosa’s insights and the tour left such a positive impact. We look forward to welcoming you on another journey soon!

Interesting site and wonderful guide

Laurie_G, Jul 2024

Jennifer was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She did a great job for a site well worth seeing.

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MaryFrances_G, Mar 2024

Wonderful experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and I give him credit for giving the tour to us in English and also to the rest of the group in Spanish. I was very pressed with the areas of Barracos we also saw. I didn't knew the Bridge of Sighs was part of this trip and was very happy to have seen it.

Untold experience

Tereza_C, Aug 2025

The instructor very friendly, inquisitive, friendly, with a lot of knowledge, always answering all questions. Obg.

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Response from Host, Aug 2025

Prezada Tereza, Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência! Ficamos felizes em saber que a visita a Pachacamac e Barranco foi tão especial e que a dedicação e conhecimento da nossa instrutora tornaram o passeio ainda mais enriquecedor. Comentários como o seu nos motivam a continuar oferecendo experiências memoráveis. Esperamos recebê-lo novamente em uma próxima oportunidade.

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