Learn more about the culture, traditions, and history of the Inca Empire on a guided tour of the vast archaeological site of Pachacamac. Get breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from the Temple of the Sun.

About this activity

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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, Quechua
Pickup included: Hotels located at Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Vu – Australia

My wife and I had an incredible experience on the tour. Aura was absolutely amazing—so knowledgeable and thorough in her explanations. She answered all of our questions in great detail and made the experience both enjoyable and informative. We truly appreciated her expertise and the effort she put into making the tour memorable. Highly recommend!

Adriana – Portugal

Our guide Jordan was simply amazing. He gave us so much information and answered all our questions, he made everything so smooth and felt more like a friend. The site is really interesting and the museum is also pretty cool. There's a great view of the ocean. I would definitely recommend this.

Highlights

Explore an ancient Inca site three times larger than Machu Picchu
Learn more about the Inca Empire at the Pachacamac Museum
Get stunning ocean views from the Temple of the Sun

Full description

Benefit from pickup at your hotel in Lima, and then travel 30 minutes southeast to the archaeological complex of Pachacamac, named for the Inca Earth Maker god Pacha Kamaq.

Learn all about the culture and traditions of the Inca Empire at the museum, where artifacts discovered at the site are artfully displayed. Stroll around the sacred land and get stunning views of the Pacific Ocean from the pyramid Temple of the Sun.

Return to the car and enjoy traditional alfajores (cookies) from the region. Then, drive back to Lima full of memories, and get dropped off at your hotel on arrival.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Museum entrances fees
Guide
Parking

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Wheelchair restrictions apply to certain areas of this activity

Lima: Pachacamac Inca Archaeological Complex Tour