Departure times
- Departure from the port: 8:30 AM (back around 5:30 PM)
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 9 h
- Type
- Small group
- Departures
- 08:30
- Meeting point
- Callao Port, Gate 3
- Languages
- English & Spanish
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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The experience
Why you’ll love this
Make the most of your day in port. With a local guide, explore Pachacamac, the great pre-Hispanic pilgrimage center south of Lima, then enjoy a Peruvian lunch before walking colonial Lima, from Plaza San Martín to the Plaza Mayor and the catacombs of San Francisco. We plan the day around your ship and bring you back to Callao with ample time.
Tip: share your ship’s name and arrival time when you book so we can follow its schedule.
Highlights · Small group
- Explore the sanctuary of Pachacamac
- Descend into the San Francisco Catacombs
- Peruvian lunch included
- Back at port with time to spare
Step by step
Your route
Callao Port, Gate 3
Your guide meets you at the main port entrance at 8:30 AM and you set off south to Pachacamac.
Pachacamac Sanctuary
A great pilgrimage center of ancient Peru and one of the most important archaeological sites on the central coast.
Temple of the Sun
Panoramic views of the desert, the Pacific coast and the whole archaeological complex.
Acllahuasi & ceremonial areas
The House of the Chosen Women, ceremonial plazas and ancient pathways.
Site Museum
Archaeological pieces, models and exhibits that bring the sanctuary’s history to life.
Lunch
Peruvian flavors at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión
The Gran Hotel Bolívar, the Teatro Colón and Lima’s once most prestigious boulevard.
Plaza Mayor
The Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace and the Municipal Palace around the founding square of Lima.
San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
Historic cloisters and the famous underground catacombs.
Pasaje Santa Rosa
The Taulichusco stone, honoring the last indigenous ruler of the Lima Valley, and the statue of Francisco Pizarro.
Santo Domingo
A panoramic view of one of Lima’s most important churches and convents.
Back to Callao Port
A comfortable transfer back to the port, with ample time before your ship departs.
Everything taken care of
What’s included · Small group
- Official tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Professional driver and air-conditioned transport
- All entrance fees
- Peruvian lunch at a selected local restaurant
- Bottled water or a local treat
- Pickup and drop-off at Callao Port
- Small-group experience
Not included · Small group
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips (optional, at your discretion)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Good to know before you go
Plan your day with confidence
Meeting point
- Meet at Callao Port, Gate 3
- Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191, Callao – Gate 3 (APM Terminals main entrance). Due to port security rules, we can’t pick you up inside the terminal or dock area.
- Taking your cruise line’s shuttle into the city? We can meet you at the shuttle stop instead (Inka Market, Plaza Cívica, Larcomar or another official point). Just share the details in advance.
- If your ship’s arrival time changes, contact us as soon as possible and we’ll adjust your excursion.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A bottle of water
- A charged camera or phone
- If needed, you can exchange dollars for soles in downtown Lima
Important information
- This tour includes walking on uneven surfaces, stairs and exposed desert areas.
- This tour runs with a minimum of 2 travelers.
- A 50% surcharge applies on Peruvian national holidays due to higher operating costs and staff availability.
- Please let us know in advance about any dietary restrictions, food allergies, mobility needs or special requests so we can give you the best possible experience.
- Card declined? Ask your bank to enable international online purchases. If it still fails, write to us and we will give you another payment method.
Clear before you confirm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Your group rate is locked in when you book and won’t change if other travelers join your date later. You’ll receive your confirmation email within 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Where do we meet?
At the main entrance of Callao Port, Gate 3 (Aduana Marítima, Av. Guardia Chalaca 191). If you take your cruise line’s shuttle, we can meet you at the shuttle stop instead.
Will I be back in time for my ship?
Yes. We plan every shore excursion around your ship’s schedule and bring you back to Callao Port with ample time before departure.
How much does it cost, and what is included?
You choose between three ways to do the same route, from 2 travelers up. Share the day: US$125 per person, the same price from 2 to 12. Private, just your party: US$155 per person for 2 to 3, US$140 for 4 to 6 and US$135 for 7 to 12, so the more of you travel, the less each one pays. Private, with friends from your ship: the same scale. You book today with US$25 per person and the rate drops as passengers from your ship join you; the list closes four days before departure. In all three options the price already includes pickup and drop-off at Callao Port, an official guide in English and Spanish, air-conditioned transport, entrance tickets to Pachacamac and to the San Francisco Catacombs, lunch, and bottled water or a local treat. No hidden fees, no compulsory tips, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour.
What if my ship arrives late or changes its schedule?
Write to us as soon as you know and we will move your excursion to the new time at no cost; with cruise guests we are flexible and can start later. We plan the day around your ship schedule and bring you back to Callao Port with ample time before departure. If you prefer to take your cruise line shuttle into the city, we can meet you at the shuttle stop instead of Gate 3.
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