Free Tour of Ollantaytambo: Peru's Living Inca City
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Discover Ollantaytambo, the "Living Inca City". Join this unique tour through a town that preserves its original design and ancestral essence. Walk through real history in the heart of Peru.
Get ready to walk through history!
We start with an introductory talk in the main square before conquering the Pinkuylluna mountain. It is not just a hike; it is to reach the best panoramic view of the "Living Inca City" and its fortresses.
We will discover the secrets of the Colqas, the ancient gravity-defying food deposits, and then descend to explore the Inca streets that still preserve their original design. You will have the unique opportunity to enter an ancestral dwelling, where life flows today as it did centuries ago.
The finishing touch will be at a strategic viewpoint, right in front of the majestic Inca religious center, for an unforgettable farewell under the sun of the Sacred Valley.
Meeting point
Plaza de Ollantaytambo
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 09:00, 13:00 (Cusco time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 6 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Plaza de Ollantaytambo. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 6 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00 and 13:00. Times are local to Cusco.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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