Trujillo: Moche Heritage & Traditions – Private tour
ID: GYG1222914-1876516
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
"Discover Moche’s living heritage from Trujillo, with a pottery workshop, a visit to the Museo de Sitio Huacas de Moche, and a guided walk through Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna."
Begin your day in the countryside of Moche. Learn how the locals maintain agricultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Next, visit a workshop where a local artisan, a descendant of the Moche people, will open the doors to their world. Watch them work with ceramics and try your hand at molding a piece yourself.
Head to the Museo de Sitio de las Huacas de Moche to gain context before visiting the impressive temples of the Moon and the Sun. Admire original Moche pieces and learn about their history.
Continue to the Huacas del Sol y de la Luna Archaeological Complex. Walk through the site and observe the polychrome walls and impressive figures that showcase the power and deities of ancient civilizations.
Pause for a typical lunch in the countryside or in the town of Moche. Enjoy dishes prepared with traditional recipes that capture the flavors of the region.
Highlights
- “More than ruins: a private journey into living Moche culture.”
- “Discover ancient temples and living traditions in one exclusive tour.”
- “An immersive cultural experience guided by local experts.”
- “From sacred temples to local hands: experience Moche heritage privately.”
- “The most complete private Moche experience from Trujillo.”
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
INCLUDED
- Private guided cultural tour
- Multilingual guide (English, German, French, or Spanish)
- Private transportation from and back to Trujillo
- Visit to a traditional pottery workshop with hands-on activity
- Guided visit to the Huacas de Moche Site Museum
- Entrance to Huacas del Sol y de la Luna
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
