Cultural tour · Half day
Ollantaytambo: Explore an Inca Fortress and a Living Inca Town
Discover the impressive Inca fortress and wander through the original stone streets of a town where Inca heritage remains part of everyday life. Explore at your own pace with your private guide.
Duration
Half day
Pickup
Sacred Valley hotel
Service
Private
Difficulty
1 · Easy
Tickets
BTG required
Walk into the Inca world, one stone terrace at a time.
Spend the morning among stone terraces, narrow streets and water channels that have been running since Inca times. Ollantaytambo is one of the few places where you can walk inside an Inca town that is still lived in. Your private guide adapts the story to you: engineering, history or everyday life.
Ideal for: travelers who want a focused visit to Ollantaytambo without a full day on the road.
THE HALF DAY
Pickup
9:00 a.m. · Sacred Valley hotel
Ollantaytambo
Fortress · Town
Return
The day, stop by stop
Stop 1 · Ollantaytambo
Ascend above the town
Ascend the stone terraces of the fortress for views over the town and the valley. Your guide explains how the Incas built, defended and used this place.
Stop 2 · Ollantaytambo town
Step inside the town
Stroll the old streets, where Inca stone walls and water channels are still part of everyday life today.
A private tour, at your pace
Private service
- Only your group, fully customizable
- Go at your own pace, with explanations adapted to your interests
- Guide in the language of your choice
Schedule
- Suggested schedule 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (the time can change)
- Pickup at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel in the Sacred Valley
- Offered as a private service only
What is included
The tour includes
- Transfer from and to your hotel
- Transport during the tour
- Professional guide
Not included
- Entrance tickets (Boleto Turístico General, BTG)
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
How much are the entrance tickets?
Tickets depend on whether you are a Peruvian or a foreign visitor and on the age of any children. Tell us both when you write to us and we will confirm what applies to your group.
Where do you pick us up?
At your hotel in the Sacred Valley, at 9:00 a.m. The schedule is only a suggestion and the time can change to fit your plans.
Is lunch included?
No. This half-day tour does not include lunch.
Is it a demanding tour?
No. It is rated 1 · Easy: short walks at each site, at your own pace.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, a layer for changing weather, water and a camera. Remember to carry your Boleto Turístico General (BTG).
How do I book?
Write to us on WhatsApp with your dates, number of travelers and hotel, and we will reply with availability and options.
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