From Cusco Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylias Midday Tour

Cusco, Peru
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This service is for those people who want to learn the history of Peru as it combines not only visits to archaeological areas but also visit one of the first churches built in the colony in the 16th century. The church of Andahuaylillas is a beautiful example of colonial art we will learn about the process of evangelization and because the Catholic religion is the main religion in Peru. The service is offered in small groups and from the comfort of your hotel as they will be picked up at your accommodation, the guides have extensive knowledge and are bilingual and can interact with people of any nationality.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entrance fee
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Tipon
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Tipon is known for having agricultural terraces, irrigation systems and Inca architecture forming part of the Qhapac yam route. Tipon is an important archaeological center where we can see the hydraulic engineering work of the Incas.
  2. Pikillaqta
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pikillaqta is considered to be one of the most famous and best preserved cities in the pre-Inca world. This archaeological center was built by the wari culture that developed in the Andean area between 700 AD and 1100 AD. The Wari were an Andean civilization that flourished in the center of the Andes. The Wari Empire established distinctive architectural centers in many of its provinces, such as Cajamarquilla or Piquillacta, is next to the Inca Empire, one of only two cultures considered imperial appeared in the southern hemisphere. Their main activity was military in nature and they fought throughout Peruvian territory, conquering the various lordships of their time. They also had large religious centers like Pachacámac in Lima.
  3. 1h
    The church of Andahuaylillas known as the Sistine Chapel of America is a beautiful work of art inside the walls are covered with stunning and colorful murals and beautiful canvases and altarpieces that are mostly decorated in gold leaf.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The main square is a strategic place and very frequented by locals and tourists in the center is the fountain with the monument of the Inca Pachacutec. Passengers who are far from the historic center of Cusco should wait at the source of Cusco’s main square.

End point

All passengers will be left in the rejoicing square that is just 1 block from the main square of Cusco both places are in commercial areas where they can find restaurants for lunch after the tour, banks, exchange houses, pharmacies, crafts, etc.

Pickup details

Passengers will be searched at your hotels and must wait in the lobby 15 minutes before the tour starts time. It is important to place phone number with whastapp as we will use that means to contact them. If the passenger is in a place very far from the main square of Cusco we will agree a meeting point that will be in the pool that is in the main square of Cusco.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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