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Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $35 / person
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Mila Tour Guide
- Meeting point
- Main entrance door to the museum, yellow facade
Description
This experience is special because your guide is a former official guide of Huaca Pucllana, who has interpreted the site for years, worked alongside archaeologists, and understands its history at a level few guides can offer. You won't just see the site; you'll decipher it. I share unique stories, excavation details, and cultural insights that traditional tours often overlook, giving you a deeper and clearer understanding of this ancient civilization. Because the tour is private, you can proceed at your own pace, ask all the questions you want, and enjoy a personalized, engaging, and culturally rich visit—perfect for travelers who value authenticity and expert knowledge.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:45 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult (ages 17–64)
- $35
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $35
- Youth (ages 6–16)
- $35
- Child (ages 2–5)
- $15
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $47.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Huaca Pucllana
Explore this impressive adobe pyramid built by the Lima Culture (500-700 CE). Discover its ceremonial plazas, administrative areas, and reconstructed sections that reveal how ancient coastal societies lived, worshipped, and organized their cities. You will learn about: Huaca Pucllana's role as a pre-Inca ceremonial and political center, the symbolism of the adobe construction, the rituals, offerings, and daily life of the Lima Culture, the remarkable excavation process, and its ongoing conservation.
What's included
Included
Admission ticket
Local expert guide
Not included
Pickup not included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
12 reviews
How it compares in Lima
- Starting price $35 is 27% below the typical $48 for tours of similar length in Lima
- Price unchanged over the last 19 days
Excurgo comparison of 1,480 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide take?
Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide cost?
Prices start at $35 per person for this Lima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $47. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 6:45 PM.
How much does Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide cost for children?
Children aged 2–5 pay from $15, adults from $35. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Main entrance door to the museum, yellow facade. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private tour to Huaca Pucllana with a former site guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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