Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum
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Is Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum worth booking?
Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum is a 8-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $38 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $38 per person
During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban center located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this ar
What you get
- Pickup and drop-off
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
- Admission to Living Museum of Yucay and Chinchero church.
About this experience
During the morning, you are picked up from your hotel in Cusco to visit the town of Chinchero, a traditional Cusco urban center located at an elevated point with a beautiful view of the valley. The inhabitants of this area preserve the artisan traditions and the inherited knowledge of the Incas. There are also archaeological remains and a beautiful seventeenth-century church. Then, you are transferred to the Living Museum of Yucay. A center Andean traditions interpretations, where demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, adobe, pottery and silverware are carried out in the same way in which they used to in antiquity. Transfer to Ollantaytambo where you have free time for lunch. After this, visit the town and local archaeological site, inhabited uninterruptedly since Inca times, and climb the iconic fortress, built next to a mountain. At the end of this activity, you are transferred back to your hotel. *Visits on Sundays include a tour to the Chinchero market.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Professional bilingual tour guide (Spanish and English).
- Admission to Living Museum of Yucay and Chinchero church.
Not included
- Gratuities.
- Cusco Tourist ticket - BTC
- Personal expenses
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Iglesia Colonial de Chinchero
Chinchero is located 28 km from the city of Cusco, at 3,780 meters above sea level. Its main square is an extraordinary fusion between Inca and colonial architecture. Its church is one of the best examples of Cusco religious art, it was built on Inca walls, with an altar decorated in gold leaf in the Baroque style.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Yucay Museo de Cultura Viva
This is a centre Andean traditions interpretations where you can see demonstrations of the elaboration of textile work, silverware and pottery.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo
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.
50 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- LimaTours
Know before you go
- 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 in order 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)
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $38 to $277
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by LimaTours, who run 27 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 44.3.
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Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum cost?
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Prices start at $38 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full-Day Private Tour Sacred Valley: Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Yucay Museum start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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