Ollantaytambo Half Day Tour

This half-day tour takes you to one of the most impressive Inca sites in the Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this experience blends history, architecture, and stunning Andean landscapes into a compact yet enriching visit.

You’ll explore a site that once served as both a ceremonial center and a military stronghold, famously known for its resistance against the Spanish. You’ll also walk through one of the few remaining living Inca towns, where the original urban layout is still preserved.

Tour Description

From Urubamba or elsewhere in the Sacred Valley, you’ll travel into the mountains to visit the ruins of Ollantaytambo. Tucked into the highlands at the gateway of the Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo is home to a remarkable collection of Inca structures.

An incline separates the archaeological site from the modern town below. You’ll ascend a steep stone staircase to reach several unique Inca buildings, where your guide will explain the site’s strategic, religious, and agricultural significance.

At the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Ten Niches, you’ll witness some of the finest examples of Inca stonework, with massive, perfectly fitted stones that have stood the test of time. Some structures remain unfinished, abandoned during the Spanish conquest, offering a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

Near the base of the ruins, you’ll stop to admire the Princess Baths, a ceremonial fountain adorned with geometric designs shaped like three steps.

The Sacred Valley was a crucial stronghold for the Inca. When the Spanish first arrived in Ollantaytambo, the Inca successfully drove them away. As you explore the area, you’ll understand why they fought so fiercely to protect this extraordinary landscape of mountains and valleys.

Cusco Tourist Ticket Details

Your tour includes the Cusco Tourist Ticket, which grants access to a wide range of archaeological sites and cultural attractions in the region.

Full Cusco Tourist Ticket (10 days): Includes sites such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, Chinchero, Saqsayhuamán, Qoricancha museums, and more.

Sacred Valley Partial Tourist Ticket (1 day): Includes Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Moray, and Chinchero.

Depending on your itinerary, we will arrange the most suitable option for your trip.

Recommendations This tour involves climbing steep stairs, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended Visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon helps avoid crowds and strong sun Consider combining this tour with a train departure to Machu Picchu, as Ollantaytambo is a main train station If you plan to visit additional sites in Cusco, let us know so we can include the most convenient ticket option for you

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Reusable water bottle
• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
• Light jacket (weather can change quickly)
• Camera or smartphone

• Private transportation to/from your hotel in the Sacred Valley
• Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Guided visit to Ollantaytambo ruins
• Cusco Tourist Ticket

What’s Not Included

• Meals or snacks
• Tips for guide and driver