Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group)
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 9 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) worth booking?
Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) is a 8-hour experience in Lima, Peru, from $89 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (9)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Discover the Essence of Peru – From Ancient Civilizations to Colonial Splendor Embark on a fascinating journey through Peru’s rich history, beginning with the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Pachacamac, an ancient
What you get
About this experience
Discover the Essence of Peru – From Ancient Civilizations to Colonial Splendor Embark on a fascinating journey through Peru’s rich history, beginning with the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Pachacamac, an ancient sanctuary that served as a major religious and cultural center for centuries. Then, explore the Historic Center of Lima, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will admire magnificent colonial landmarks such as San Martín Square, Plaza de Armas, The Cathedral, The City Hall, The Presidential Palace, and the remarkable San Francisco Monastery and Catacombs. A perfect combination of ancient mysticism and colonial elegance — the ideal experience for those who wish to uncover the soul of Peru. Reserve your tour today and live the history of Lima like never before!
What's included
Included
- Guided tour to The San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- All entrance tickets for this tour
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Guided tour to Pachacamac Archaeological Site & Museum
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pick up and Drop off from Lima: Miraflores, Barranco, San Isidro or Lima center.
Not included
- No meals or beverages included
What you'll see and do
Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac
This is one of the largest religious centers in ancient Inca times on the Peruvian coast. Remarkable religious compound, buildings from different kingdoms since 200 AD origin. Incas built here majestic pyramids dedicated to the Sun. Admire the architectural precision of the buildings while learning about the customs and traditions of the ancient civilizations in Peru. LUNCH: at midday there will be a break of 1 hour 30 minutes so you can have lunch. We will recommend you some good local restaurants.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza San Martin
In the second part of the tour, we visit this Plaza made in 19 hundred to commemorate 100 years of Peruvian independence. The surrounding buildings are great, displaying Neoclassic style.
30 minutes here
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Then, we will go to the Main square, the most representative one in Peru where you will see impressive buildings such as “The Presidential Palace”, “The City Hall of Lima”, “The Cathedral” and The Archbishop’s Palace”, etc.
30 minutes here
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Finally, we will take you to the most interesting museum in downtown Lima. Your expert guide will explain you here about the rich history of Peru’s capital. Explore the underground Catacombs!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Lima Highlights Travel & Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group). Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must do.
Jonathan, our guide, was excellent. The morning visit to the Pachacamac Pyramids was incredible. As visitors to Peru, we would have found it difficult to get as much out of the visit without Jonathan. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative, answering all our questions. Not only about the sites we visited, but also about life in Peru. For lunch, he dropped us off at the Larcomar, where we had lunch at Mangos, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, which was magnificent. Then, in the afternoon, we went to the old city of Lima, which was spectacular. So much beautiful architecture and history. Again, with Jonathan's knowledge, we came to understand more of Lima's and Peru's history.
via Tripadvisor
Picked up at the port in Callao by Leonardo who was extremely knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. Highly recommend
Pickup was seamless. Spent the entire day with Leonardo and Michael our driver. Excellent driver btw. We feel we saw everything and more and had the best history lesson by our guide. As a travel agent I would have no problem recommending this trip to anyone. You get picked up and dropped off at the port gate. The guide holds up a sign with your name. The experience is not to be missed.
via Tripadvisor
Well worth it
It was a great tour. We had to miss a bit due to the traffic in Lima but it wasn't the drivers fault. Once the guide knew what my interests were she tailored the experience to me. It was a very good day, I really enjoyed the tour.
via Viator
Great Tour
The experience of the whole tour was outstanding. The pick up and drop off is at the front door of your hotel. The guides are knowledgeable, friendly and patient while answering questions.
via Viator
Perfect and Fascinating Tour thru Lima’s Historic Center and the Pachacamac Archeological Site!
What an incredible tour of the historic center of Lima and the Pachacamac archeological site! I cannot speak highly enough about this tour! From start to finish, it was wonderful and packed so full of fascinating information. :) Jonathan was the driver who picked me up from where I was staying in Miraflores and drove us to the historic center of Lima, giving us information about the different districts we passed along the way. He also later drove me out to the Pachacamac site and back to Miraflores at the end, expertly and safely navigating us through Lima’s crazy traffic. William met us in the center of Lima and was soooo full of information and interesting details about the historic buildings and sites! This happened to be a Sunday and mass was being held in the churches that we toured through, which added a beautiful touch to these historic buildings. William explained all the different architectural styles dating back hundreds of years! It was amazing to see the colonial Baroque, Moorish, and Neoclassical styles merge throughout the various structures. My favorite part was probably the Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima. Once again, mass was being held while we were there and it really brought the rich cultural past to the present. The convent’s architecture was gorgeous - I loved seeing the Moorish tiling and woodwork - and the artwork and the library are beautiful preservations of the time period. We also went into the catacombs which was really fascinating! :) After lunch, I met up with Leidy and she was the one who was going to be taking me out to the Pachacamac Archeological site. Leidy is so full of interesting information! I can’t even put into words how much I learned about the various districts we went through in Lima just on the 45 minute drive out to the Pachacamac site! Once there, Leidy showed me through the Pachacamac Museum and told me all about the four cultures and took part in building up the site, from the Lima peoples to the Incas, who were in control of the area when Francisco Pizarro arrived. After the indoor portion of the museum, she walked me through the horticultural area where they grow the various types of foods that would have been grown in the Pachacamac area when people made pilgrimages to the site. As we walked through the ruins, Leidy described the uses of the various structures, the canal system that would have fed water into the different parts of the site, the unique layout of the geography around Pachacamac - she was so full of cool stories and facts and information! Once again, I don’t have enough adjectives in my head to describe what a font of information Leidy is! The communication for pickup times was great. The whole tour from pickup to drop off was eight hours and I did so much in those eight hours! The Lima tour is quite accessible, only a few stairs and quite flat and easy to walk. The Pachacamac site has several sets of stairs and a steep hill. The site itself is massive, so we drove to each spot. The Temple of the Sun is up a big hill and very, very worth the climb. :) Overall, the whole tour is AMAZING! I can’t recommend it highly enough! :D
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Lima Highlights Travel & Tours, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.9.
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Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group): questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Lima.
How much does Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Lima usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Lima is not rushed.
Is Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Lima, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group)?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group)?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Lima can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Lima and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Lima City Tour & Catacombs + Pachacamac Pyramids (Small Group) start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Lima within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Lima?
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On Outty we rank every Lima experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paracas & Huacachina Premium Experience from Lima, Day Tour From Lima: Paracas, Huacachina, Pisco Vineyard & Sunset, Premium Paracas & Huacachina Day Trip from Lima with Sunset Toast. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Lima?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Lima?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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