Peru · RUINS & ARCHAEOLOGY TOURS IN LIMA
Every Peru itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 ruins & archaeology tours in Lima justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Explore Barranco and the ancient Pachacamac ruins on a guided Lima half-day tour with museum visits, ocean views, and hotel pickup.
“Fantastic tour - guide was very knowledgeable and driver was very experienced. Tour was adapted to our requirements and was very informative. Really glad we did it and would recommend.”
Review of Lima’s Pachacamac half-day tour, with adobe temples, museum, sea views, hotel pickup, guide quality, price, and practical tips.
“I had a most enjoyable and informative trip to the Temple of Pachacamac. I was the only one on the tour so it was like a private tour. Sonia, my guide, was very knowledgeable on the subject matter and explained everything thoroughly. I would highly recommend Sonia as guide.”
Review of Lima’s Pachacamac tour, with museum, temples, private transport, guide tips, pricing, walking demands, and practical advice.
“Ricardo provided lots of historical information. Great photo opportunities. Had an amazing time! Ricardo and his driver did a wonderful job! I highly recommend this small group experience!”
Ride through Lima’s Miraflores, Barranco, and Chorrillos for ruins, coast views, street art, gelato, and local stories.
“Such an awesome way to see Miraflores, Barranco and Chirollos. The guide, Kral, was amazing. The bikes were very comfortable and high quality. I felt very safe riding mostly on cycle lanes in town and then smaller streets in Barranco. The cycling is very easy apart from the hill up the Chirollos, which only the morning cycle tour does. I highly recommend this tour.”
Visit 5,000-year-old Caral from Lima with hotel transport, a bilingual guide, coastal Barranca stops, and a small group of 15 or fewer.
“Fantastic. A must see gem of peru. While Machupicchu is overrun by tourists this site hardly get any visitors. It is almost 4 hours drive from lima, so it's going to be tiring. But on the way one can see local people, their life agriculture etc. I really enjoyed the day. The tour was topped off with a visit to the seaside village and nice meal at a local tavern on the pacific coast. .PERFECT The tour company picked up on time and dropped off safely.”
Review of Lima’s Pachacamac tour: museum, Inca ruins, Pacific views, private transport, guide quality, value, and practical tips.
“This is a great way to learn about Peru and how it interconnects with several ancient cultures. My guide is great at explaining the areas in and around the region and shared some myths and theories that made it a rich experience.”
Ride through Miraflores and Barranco, see Huaca Pucllana, enjoy Pacific views, and learn Lima’s story on a small-group bike tour.
“Great to see the city this way. The bikes where mountainbikes. We stopped a couple of times with a great view.”
Explore Pachacamac, Barranco, Chorrillos, and Lima’s coast on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup, entry, and a bilingual guide.
“Unfortunately I was sick this day but our tour guide Greta was fantastic, she did everything she could to make the day enjoyable regardless. Greta has a great knowledge of the sites and you could tell she was really passionate about everything discussed. Unfortunately we had to cut the tour short because I was so sick but we had a fantastic time and can’t thank Greta enough.”
Review of the Caral day trip from Lima, with ancient pyramids, a small group, long drives, lunch in Barranca, and practical booking advice.
“My guide was on time to pick me up from the hotel. The journey to the location is a long one so be prepared. roughly 3 hours to the site each way, it'll also be a rough ride due to road conditions. Once there, its like standing in history. Some things to note: It won't be crowded, barely any tourists There are toilets there You will need a guide from the location to take you in, meaning even if you arrive with you and your guide from the agency, if there is no guide from the site you will not be allowed in until one becomes available I thought the…”
Review of Haku Tours’ 3.5-hour Pachacamac tour from Lima, with museum visits, Inka history, hotel pickup, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“This tour was an unexpected delight. We learned so much about Lima and the native traditions and customs on this tour. The company was extremely accommodating with pickup and drop off when our plans changed.”
Explore Pachacamac, Barranco, Lima’s historic center, San Francisco catacombs, and the Magic Water Circuit in one full day.
“Our guide, Andy, was very knowledgeable about the various places we visited, explaining the history of each and pointing out details we would have otherwise missed. We're particularly interested in ancient civilizations and found the mud brick pyramid complex at Pachacamac fascinating. A major concert adjacent to Magic Waters, prevented our visiting it, but Andy was aware of the issue when we met him in the morning and recommended visiting Parque del Amor in Miraflores at sunset as an alternative. We had visited the park at mid day on a previous visit to Lima, but it was enchanting during a very colorful sunset.”
Visit Caral from Lima, a 5,000-year-old civilization with pyramids, plazas, expert guides, small groups, transport, and entrance fees included.
“Wow! This place is impressive. We were picked up in the early am by our private tour guide in a private car and driven 3 hours to Caral. Our guide was knowledgeable and very nice. He answered all of our questions and brought us to lunch in a local town. The food was great. It's best to see this place now before it becomes a tourist hot spot.”
Review of Lima’s private Pachacamac tour: ancient temples, museum context, private transport, guide quality, timing, value, and tips.
“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!”
Explore Lima’s Pachacamac pyramids and Larco Museum with hotel pickup, expert guides, historic treasures, and practical advice for this 8-hour tour.
“it was a fantastic tour! A truly fascinating cultural experience. Our guide Sandy was very knowledgeable and explained all the details of the pre-Inca culture. We visited several museums and an archaeological site, all comfortably using their transportation, with great convenience and flexibility. I would absolutely do it again!”
See Lima’s Huaca ruins, tour the Larco Museum, and enjoy a three-course Peruvian dinner in a garden setting.
“"The tour was great, our Guide Andy was so knowledgeable and took the time to explain all of the historical and archaeological points. Our driver Oscar was brilliant and navigated through all the heavy traffic, he picked us up on time and safely got us back to our hotel. Thank you to both Andy and Oscar for making our trip memorable ❤️ "”
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