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Pachacamac Temple & Pedro de Osma Museum Private Tour
From$159
6 hours
Lima, Peru
About this activity
Delve into Peru's rich history with a private tour of the ancient Pachacamac Temple and the Pedro de Osma Museum, featuring personalized guidance and comfortable transportation.
Highlights
- Explore ancient Pachacamac Temple ruins
- Discover pre-Columbian artifacts at Pedro de Osma Museum
- Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide
- Experience Peru's rich cultural heritage
- Travel comfortably with private transportation
Full description
Immerse yourself in Peru's rich cultural heritage on this exclusive private tour. Begin with a visit to the ancient Pachacamac Temple, a significant archaeological site that once served as a major pilgrimage center. Wander through its impressive ruins, including the Temple of the Sun and the Acllahuasi, while your knowledgeable guide shares insights into its history and significance. Next, explore the Pedro de Osma Museum, renowned for its extensive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, colonial-era art, and religious relics. Admire masterpieces that showcase Peru's artistic evolution over centuries. This tour offers personalized attention, ensuring a deep understanding of Peru's past, all while traveling comfortably with private transportation to and from Lima. It's an unforgettable journey through time, perfect for history enthusiasts and culture seekers alike.
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation to and from Lima
- Guided tour of Pachacamac Temple
- Admission to Pedro de Osma Museum
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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Depart from your hotel and head south on the Panamerican Highway towards the Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary located only 30 kilometers from Lima. This complex – built out of adobe, and boasting views of the Pacific Ocean and the Lurin River Valley – was a pilgrimage site for many of the cultures that made up ancient Peru. After the Inca’s arrived, however, the site was adapted into an administrative center, always respecting the local constructions. Of the structures, there are many noteworthy areas, like: the Temple of the Sun, the Acllahuasi, the Palace of Taurichumbi, and the Plaza de los Peregrinos (Pilgrim Plaza), among many others. After touring the grounds, make your way to the on-site museum where you can familiarize yourself with a more precise timeline of the area and appreciate some of the vestiges rescued from here before heading back to Lima.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
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Once in Lima, you will be led to the Barranco district, known for its bohemian and culturally rich essence, and for being a traditional meeting place for local artists and writers over the years. This historic neighborhood is the home of the beautiful Pedro de Osma Museum – housed within an exquisite, wonderfully preserved art Nouveau style mansion – which features an exceptional assortment of Peruvian viceroyalty and South-Andean art collected by Pedro de Osma Gildemeister, a Peruvian philanthropist and art collector. The museum contains over 1,500 pieces that date back between the V and XIX centuries. There is a varied collection of paintings that range from Mannerism and Marian art, to archangels, art from Cusco, allegorical paintings, portraits, furniture, sculpture, carved alabaster stone, restoration pieces, a superb room of silver pieces, and art from the ancient Tiahuanaco and Inca cultures. All pieces shown in the mansion and its two adjacent galleries are carefully and thoughtfully exhibited in a very interesting and well-presented way meant to arouse the curiosity and astonishment of all visitors of this exclusive historical establishment.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator in advance if bringing children.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain at archaeological sites.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged to capture the day's highlights.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
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Cultural Tour
Explanatory tour and the place is pure nostalgia and history... Well legal
DantasrrjMay 12, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Super friendly, Knowledgeable guide to Lima and Pachacamac, and all things Peruvian
Our guide, Mayrol, and driver, Luis, were great. We spent an afternoon touring the Monastery of Santa Domingo and the Lima Cathedral (St. John the Evangelist) in Central Lima on one day, and then from Paracas to the Pachacamac site on another day. Mayrol was very congenial and extremely knowledgeable not only about the sites we visited, but about Peruvian life, culture and history. He even gave us tips on where to shop and where to eat in Lima, such as Kuna, Sol Alpaca and Ilaria for shopping and the Museo Larco Caffe/Restaurant. When we told him my husband was Nebraska, he told us an amusing story about going to Peru, Nebraska, to promote Peru in that tiny town in the middle of the US, Luis was cordial and a great driver, and offeredinfo that Mayrol didn’t know, such as crops in the areas we drove through on our way to Pachacamac.
loriy583May 4, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Great expirience
Perfectly organisated 🤩 Great Tour Guide Christina Amazing Museum and good time to see it Next time i came here, i will do it again
andreasjohannesk2024May 15, 2024TRIPADVISOR