Lima in a Day Pachacamac Barranco and Huaca Pucllana

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Lima, Peru

12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Lima like never before with our full tour!

This tour is an immersion in the history and culture of Lima. From the mystical Pachacamac to the art and bohemian art of Barranco, through Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Catacombs of San Francisco. You will also visit Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, connecting with the pre-Inca past. A tour that combines history, art and local experiences in one day.

To adapt to your travel style, we offer three experience options: Essential, Premium and Private, each with different inclusions and service levels.

We recommend reviewing the details of each option before booking, to choose the one that best fits what you want to live.

What's Included

Professional Tourism Guide
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or Airbnb
Ticket to the Huaca Pucllana
Admission ticket to the Pachacamac Museum and Archaeological Site
Ticket to the Convent of San Francisco and its Catacombs
Breakfast
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside the Hotel Ibis Larco Miraflores. The time is confirmed a day earlier. Be punctual, the tolerance is 5 minutes. We also offer pick-up from your hotel for an additional cost.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Miraflores

    At the end of this tour full of history and culture, we will return to your hotel to conclude this unforgettable tour of Lima.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Once picked up from your hotel, we will head to the sanctuary of Pachacamac. We will start the visit at the Museo de Sitio, where you can learn more than 290 archaeological pieces, including ceramics, textiles and the emblematic Idol of Pachacamac, revered by ancient Andean cultures. Then, we will explore the archaeological area with our expert guide, touring temples such as the Painted Temple, the Acllahuasi and the imposing Temple of the Sun, located on a hill overlooking the Lurin River valley and the Pacific Ocean. An experience full of history, spirituality and pre-Columbian legacy.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Barranco

    At the end of our visit to the sanctuary of Pachacámac, we will head to the district of Barranco, the vibrant and bohemian coastal neighborhood of Lima. Enjoy the scenic journey as you immerse yourself in the art, history and culture of this charming district. Explore Barranco at your own pace, crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs and walking its colorful streets, murals and expressions of urban art. During this part of the tour, you will have free time for lunch (lunch not included), with the option to choose from some of the most traditional and representative restaurants in the area. A perfect space to relax, take photos and live the most artistic side of Lima.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Huaca Pucllana

    We continue the journey to Miraflores, where the famous Huaca Pucllana is located, an adobe pyramid built by Lima culture between the 4th and 7th centuries. This fascinating ceremonial site will allow you to connect with the pre-Inca history of Peru, and you will learn about the traditions and daily life of this ancient civilization.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Centro Historico de Lima

    Next, we will move to the Historic Center of Lima, the heart of the city, where colonial history and architecture will envelop you. You will tour the Plaza Mayor, where you can admire the majestic Lima Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop’s Palace.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

    Then, we will visit the Convent of San Francisco and its Catacombs (entrance ticket included), where we will know its impressive colonial architecture and explore the underground passageways that house thousands of skeletal remains.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Miraflores

    We will start our adventure by picking up each traveler from their hotel or Airbnb located in the selected districts. Then, we will board our private tourist transport to the archaeological complex of Pachacamac, in a tour of approximately 1 hour from the city of Lima.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Inca Trilogy Tours

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