Departure times
- Departure from the port: 8:30 AM (back around 5:00 PM)
Essentials at a glance
- Duration
- 7 h
- Type
- Private
- 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
Two of Lima’s great windows into ancient Peru in one day ashore. With your private guide, explore the sanctuary of Pachacamac, once visited by pilgrims from across the Andes, and climb to the Temple of the Sun. After a Peruvian lunch, continue to the Larco Museum, set in an 18th-century mansion built over a pre-Columbian pyramid.
Tip: share your ship’s name and arrival time when you book so we can follow its schedule.
Highlights · Private
- Explore the sanctuary of Pachacamac
- Climb to the Temple of the Sun
- Explore the Larco Museum
- Private guide, lunch and port pickup
Step by step
Your route
Callao Port, Gate 3
Your private guide meets you at the main port entrance and you head south to Pachacamac.
Pachacamac Site Museum
Artifacts, ceramics and textiles that trace the history of the sanctuary.
Acllahuasi
The House of the Chosen Women, one of the best-preserved structures in the sanctuary.
Temple of the Sun
Panoramic views of the complex, the desert and the Pacific.
Lunch
Lunch at Café del Museo Larco, in the museum gardens. If it is unavailable, we take you to a restaurant of similar standing.
Larco Museum
An 18th-century mansion built over a pre-Columbian pyramid, home to one of Peru’s finest collections of ancient art.
Ancient Peru galleries
Ceramics, textiles, gold and silver spanning 5,000 years of history.
Back to Callao Port
A private transfer back to the port, with ample time before your ship departs.
Everything taken care of
What’s included · Private
- Private official tour guide (English and Spanish)
- Professional driver and air-conditioned transport
- All entrance fees
- Lunch at Café del Museo Larco or, if unavailable, at a restaurant of similar standing
- Bottled water or a local treat
- Pickup and drop-off at Callao Port
Not included · Private
- Drinks other than water
- 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
Important information
- This is a private tour for your group only.
- Minimum 2 travelers per booking.
- 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. This is a private experience for your group only. 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?
This excursion runs as a private tour only, from 2 travelers up, and the price per person drops with the size of your group: US$150 for 2 to 3 travelers, US$138 for 4 to 6 and US$130 for 7 to 12. You can book for your own closed party or open a group with a code to invite friends from your ship; in that option you book today with US$25 per person, the rate drops as they join, and the list closes four days before departure. In both the price already includes pickup and drop-off at Callao Port, a private official guide in English and Spanish, air-conditioned transport, entrance tickets to the Pachacamac sanctuary with its site museum and to the Larco Museum, and lunch at Café del Museo Larco. 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. 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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