Classic & VIP · 3,300 m

Pisac, terraces above the Vilcanota

Q: How high is Pisac?

The archaeological site is at about 3,300 m and the town at around 2,972 m.

Q: Does the tour stop at the Pisac market?

Yes. We stop at the artisan market for shopping and visit silver and jewellery workshops, where they show how the pieces are made. Purchases are not included in the price.

Terraces following the curve of the mountain, the Intihuatana and a stop at the artisan market, with silver and jewellery workshops.

Altitude3,300 m

On the routeClassic & VIP

Time on tourClassic 09:30 · VIP 16:50

TicketTourist ticket

What Pisac is

The Pisac archaeological site crowns a hilltop at about 3,300 m, above the town of the same name (2,972 m) and the Vilcanota river. Its farming terraces trace perfect curves on the slope and are among the most recognisable images of the valley.

At the top lies the religious sector, with the Intihuatana and finely cut stonework. Down in the town we stop at the artisan market: you can shop and step into silver and jewellery workshops where they show how the pieces are made.

Pisac on our tour

On the Classic it is the second stop (09:30), after the Taray viewpoint. On the VIP it is the last one (16:50), before heading back to Cusco. Both itineraries include the archaeological site and a stop at the artisan market with its silver workshops. See every stop in the VIP itinerary or the Classic itinerary.

Inca terraces of Pisac above the Sacred Valley

Pisac · 3,300 m

What to see

The highlights of Pisac

The terraces

Farming terraces following the contour of the hill with striking precision.

The Intihuatana

Ceremonial stone in the religious sector, at the highest point of the site.

Vilcanota views

From the top you look out over the valley and the course of the river.

Market and silverwork

A stop at the artisan market and the silver and jewellery workshops, where you see the pieces being made.

Tips

For your visit to Pisac

It is the stop with the most walking: comfortable shoes and water.
There are steps and uneven ground; take your time.
Bring cash in soles for the market and the silver workshops.

More on altitude in our Sacred Valley altitude guide and on tickets in Sacred Valley tickets.

Pisac

Questions about Pisac

The archaeological site is at about 3,300 m and the town at around 2,972 m.

The farming terraces, the religious sector with the Intihuatana and the views over the Vilcanota river.

Yes, the archaeological site is entered with the tourist ticket, which is not included in the tour.

Both: it is the second stop on the Classic and the last one on the Sacred Valley VIP.

Yes. We stop at the artisan market for shopping and visit silver and jewellery workshops, where they show how the pieces are made. Purchases are not included in the price.

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