Curved Inca agricultural terraces on the green hillside at Pisac in the Sacred Valley

Cultural tour · Half day

Pisac: Village Market and Inca Terraces Above the Valley

Wander a village market, then climb above the valley to Inca terraces and stone buildings, all in half a day and at your own pace.

Duration

Half day

Pickup

Sacred Valley hotel

Service

Private

Difficulty

1 · Easy

Tickets

BTG required

A market, a mountain and the Incas' terraces, in half a day.

In a few hours you see two worlds: the lively village market and, above it, the Inca terraces and stone buildings that overlook the valley. Your private guide explains how the Incas lived and farmed here, and leaves time to browse and take photos.

Ideal for: travelers who want to see Pisac without a full day on the road.

THE HALF DAY

Pickup

9:00 a.m. · Sacred Valley hotel

Pisac

Market · Archaeological site

Return

The day, stop by stop

Andean women in traditional dress at a stone viewpoint above Pisac with a green mountain behind

Stop 1 · Pisac market

Browse the village market

Walk through the market of Pisac and see the everyday life of the village, with local crafts and traditions at every turn.

Inca stone buildings at the Pisac archaeological site with yellow wildflowers in the foreground

Stop 2 · Pisac archaeological site

Climb to the Inca terraces

Visit the archaeological site, where Inca stone buildings and curved agricultural terraces overlook the Sacred Valley. Your guide explains how the Incas lived and farmed here.

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

Add to your private tour

With the private service you can add lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa to your half day. Tell us what you would like and we will confirm availability.

Couple having lunch at a table under a parasol on a sunny garden terrace at Hacienda Sarapampa in Pisac

Lunch

Lunch at Hacienda Sarapampa

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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