Ripon

3 Hours Guided Tasting Experience of Ripon

A fantastic way to explore the oldest city in England and discover the delightful independent cafes and restaurants and their tasty fare.You will get to gaze upon the magnificent historical buildings and learn about its thriving market and history through the ages. This little gem also has a great community of independent bars and restaurants who serve a selection of delicious dishes to delight your tastebuds. With a knowledgeable local guide and the company of other foodies, you will not only be enjoying lunch at five places rather than just one but you will also be supporting our local independents.

Rippon Lea Estate: Entry ticket

Just a short trip from central Melbourne, come and smell the flowers in bloom at Rippon Lea Estate. This is the stunning site of a heritage‐listed historic house filled with exquisite furniture and decor of its original era. Take a leisurely wander around acres of peaceful green space. Enjoy a picnic lunch under a centuries‐old tree, or leave the kids to explore the interactive Shaun the Sheep exhibit while you treat yourself to a refreshing drink in the shade.

Tipon Pikillacta and Rumicolca Private Tour

Tipon Pikillacta and Rumiqollca are three impressive attractions, in the southern part of the imperial city of Cusco, in this southern circuit we will visit Pikillacta, the largest pre‐Inca citadel built by the Wary culture, we will also visit Tipon, one of the most impressive hydraulic centers of the Inca period. We will also visit Rumiqollca, an Inca control built on the Inca trail from Puno to the city of Cusco. • For this private service a minimum of 2 passengers is required. • This south circuit is a half day tour. • This service is completely private and personalized. • These places are included in the cusco tourist ticket

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas

The South Valley Tour Cusco is an interesting alternative to discover, offering an unbeatable mix of landscapes, a cultural wealth with Inca archeology, and lovely Andean towns. This fantastic half day tour will take you to visit three important historical places: Tipón, Pikillacta, and the Church of Andahuaylillas.Explore with us this wonderful place in south Cusco, and be amazed for its magical story.

Day Tour Barroque Chapels Route with Tipon

Located in the South Valley of Cusco, the Andean Baroque Route is a popular tourist circuit connecting four historic churches of the colonial period. This private tour includes visits to three of the churches: Saint Peter the Apostle Church of Andahuaylillas, Church of Santiago Apostle, and the Chapel of the Virgen Purificada de Canincunca.

South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta & Andahuaylillas Half Day Tour

The South Valley Tour Cusco is an interesting alternative to do in Cusco. This tour offers an unbeatable mix of landscapes, a cultural wealth with Inca ruins and tour to lovely Andean villages. This fantastic half day tour will take you to visit three important historical sites: The Temple of Tipon, the Pikillaqta ruins and the Church of Andahuaylillas. Explore with us these wonderful places in south Cusco and be amazed for its magical story.

Pikillaqta, Tipon & Andahuaylillas Small‐Group Tour from Cusco

Stray from the beaten path and see a side of Peru that most visitors miss on a tour of the Southern Valley from Cusco. Marvel at Andahuaylillas, hailed as South America’s answer to the Sistine Chapel, and visit crowd‐free Inca archeological sites alongside your guide. Plus, a small group limited to 15 ensures personalized attention.

Tipon, Pikillaqta, and Andahuaylillas half‐day guided tour

You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometres from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population.Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock.Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometres from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas. Also called The Sistine Chapel of America, due to the high quality of the pieces of art found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored.

Tipon Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas Day Tour from Cusco

Your tour begins with morning pickup from your Cusco hotel. Traveling either by private vehicle or by minibus with up to 15 other participants, set out on the scenic journey to the Inca city of Tipon. Jump out to explore the vast archaeological site, renowned for its elaborate agricultural terraces and water channels, which offer insight into the engineering marvels of the Incas. Make a quick stop in the modern town of Tipon, where you might get chance to see the local delicacy—guinea pig—being cooked up on a spit, then carry on to nearby Oropesa, a small town famed as the ‘bread capital of Peru’. After enjoying a glimpse of local life in the valleys, continue the short distance to Pikillacta, home to the only pre‐Inca archeological site in the Cusco region. Listen as your guide explains its origins, dating back to the ancient Wari culture, and discover their influence on the Incas as you admire the adobe structures and other ruins. Finally, pay a visit to Andahuaylillas, a magnificent Baroque church renowned for its interior artworks; many sourced from the prestigious the Cusco Religious Art School. As you marvel at the grand interiors, you will understand why it’s been dubbed the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’. After a busy morning of sightseeing, return to Cusco, making a quick stop in the traditional village of Saylla along the way, where you can grab lunch (own expense)—the local specialty is Cusco fried pork (chicharrones). On return to Cusco, your tour ends with drop‐off at your hotel.

Small‐Group Tour Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas from Cusco

Visit three Andean attractions that most tourists miss on a half‐day group tour from Cusco. Begin with a visit to the Tipon archeological site and learn about the Inca's ingenious engineering and spiritual practices. Next, listen to folkloric tales as you explore the ruins of Pikillaqta (Flea Town). Lastly, stop in the town of Andahuaylillas and visit the baroque church, Iglesia de San Pedro, often called “The Sistine Chapel of America.”