About this experience

Accompanied by your guide, today you will venture to climb the 150 steps that separate the summit from the low part of the Ollantaytambo fortress, in which the Temple of the Sun (formed by six huge monoliths of pink granite, with a weight of more than 50 tons) and the Terrace of the Ten Niches stand out. The half day excursion ends with a short visit to the Ollantaytambo town, a typical example of the urban planning of the Incas, whose residents still live in accordance with their old traditions.

At a glance

Duration: 5 hr
Private experience

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Half-Day Private Tour to Ollantaytambo Fortress

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour5 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 5 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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What is included

Pickup and drop-off
Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish, Portuguese and English).

Not included

Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Ollantaytambo, a typical example of urban planning of the Incas still inhabited like in the past. You will find here a great archaeological complex called fortress although it was a tambo, a resting and lodging place for long distance travellers.

Meeting and pickup information

Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

LimaTours

Accessibility and practical details

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
To visit Ollantaytambo fortress, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 5 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?