South Valley Private Tour: Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas

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South Valley Private Tour: Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The walls of Piquillacta — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

If you're in search of an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience in Peru, you can't miss the South Valley Tour in Cusco. It's an experience that will take you through the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this unique region.

Explore three Andean attractions, starting with a visit to the archaeological site of Tipón, where you'll learn about the ingenious engineering and spiritual practices of the Incas. Next, explore the ruins of Pikillacta (the Flea Town). Finally, stop in the town of Andahuaylillas and visit the Church of San Pedro, also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America."

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Grand Travel

Ages: Adults (2–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional tour guide in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
Included: Agency services
Included: Pick up from your hotel
Included: Round-trip tourist transportation

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: The Tipón archaeological site and Pikillacta (partial ticket)
Not included: Entrance fees: The Church of Andahuaylillas
Not included: Food, drinks and snacks.

Itinerary

Cusco

one hour

This fascinating tour begins with the pick-up service at your hotel to 8:00 am. On this day, you'll embark on an exclusive adventure. We will start our journey in Quispicanchis.
Tipon

45 min Admission not included

We will visit the impressive archaeological complex of Tipón, an important center of worship where the Incas revered water, one of the elements of nature considered sacred in Andean cosmology. Water flows through channels and traverses terraces and waterfalls.
Pikillaqta

one hour Admission not included

Next, we will head to the archaeological complex of Pikillacta, the Huari urban center dating back to the pre-Inca era. You'll notice that the constructions here are quite different from Inca constructions.
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

45 min Admission not included

We continue to the town of Andahuaylillas, where you'll see its 16th-century church, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" due to the abundance of paintings on its walls and ceiling. The church features an organ decorated with angels and cherubs, as well as large murals by the famous artist Tadeo Escalante.
Cusco

one hour

Finally in the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.