Pachacamac Temple Tour: Explore Ancient History

Immerse yourself in ancient Inca culture on a half-day tour of the Pachacamac Temple near Lima. Explore the clay structures and towering pyramids while learning about the history and architecture of the Inca and pre-Inca civilizations.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lima - We will visit the Archeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac, just 30 kms. south of Lima. It was built in adobe with view to the sea and the Lurin river valley.
  • Pachacamac - It was built in adobe with view to the sea and the Lurin river valley. It was a pilgrimage site for many cultures that developed in ancient Peru. Upon arrival of the…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Bilingual English-Spanish guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to Temple of Pachacamac & Museum
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a half-day tour to the famous Pachacamac Temple, located only a short distance from Lima. Built by different leaders throughout the centuries and between the years 200 and 1450 AD, this religious compound is made entirely out of clay and houses the giant pyramids of the sun and moon. This comprehensive sightseeing tour will give you an insight on…

Location
Lima
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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George_r
Jun 7, 2026
Great tour of Pre-Inca Temple! - This was a great tour and learned so much about the Pre-Inca culture! The site is massive and highly recommended this tour to help you understand all the sites in the sanctuary. But to really make the trip memorable, request Mario! He was so knowledgeable and presented the information with such passion that you were captivated the entire time!
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Bryan_h
Apr 9, 2026
Mario is a great guide! - It was a great tour with Mario as an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, personable guide and Claudio as a great driver. Mario responded well to questions, shared amazing folklore, and shared his wi-fi.
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Katherine_r
Apr 2, 2026
Very interesting... - Very interesting pre-Incan history! Massive archeological site with plenty of walking and a very informative museum. Mario was an incredible tour guide
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797vanderleir
Nov 26, 2025
Excellent walk! - Excellent tour and very friendly and attentive accompaniment from Mayrol! Always cheerful and with very precise instructions and explanations. Highlight also for the driver Jorge... that gentleman friendly!!! Always attentive to our needs and serving us with great courtesy, goodwill and a smile in the face! Great trip!!!
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Lisamarie
Oct 20, 2025
Great tour and tour guide - Our tour guide, Mario, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He provided not only knowledge about the Pachacamac site but also interesting history and other tidbits about Lima on the way to the site.
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268horacioc
Sep 22, 2025
We did a tour of 5 days, guided tours of historic ruinss, city machu pichu, entrance to ciudsdela, cuzco, everything exc - All excellent, guides, schedules, tours, an incredible and unforgettable experience. Good quality hotels, very good breakfasts.
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Curiosity735908
Sep 12, 2025
Not to be missed. - Great experience. Availability and professionalism by Eduardo and also the driver was up to scratch. I highly recommend.
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Evaristo
Sep 8, 2025
Highly recommend - I was the only person on the tour which was nice. It was very informative. My guide was very attentive. I highly recommend it.
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Pablob121
Aug 10, 2025
Wonderful guides, - Very good, the wonderful guide, maybe a little cumbersome the vehicular traffic, shocking how extensive the place and know more of the history of Peru
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Jennifer_h
Jun 30, 2025
Enjoyable experience - Mario was very knowledgeble, friendly and professional. The tour is a good complement to the activities one can do in Cusco. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).