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title: 1 Day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 437
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 187
duration_minutes: 720
duration_max_minutes: 840
languages: [pt, en, it, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 48 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/1-day-machu-picchu-tour-from-cusco/
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# 1 Day Machu Picchu Tour From Cusco

**Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party links Cusco with Machu Picchu via a private car to Ollantaytambo, then train and bus. Hotel pickup, return transport, entry and guiding are included; bookings require at least two people and lunch is extra. 4.9 from 187 reviews at €437 per person for 12h–14h.

In our comparison: #48 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Get to know the sanctuary of Machu Picchu on a 1-day tour from the city of Cusco. Designed for those who’s time in Peru is limited, your private tour will take you door to door to the Inca city and back to your hotel in Cusco in just 1 day.

Your private tour to Machu Picchu includes a round trip private car journey through the Sacred Valley to the town of Ollantaytambo. Followed by a train ride to Aguas Calientes and a bus ride up to Machu Picchu. Every step accompanied by your own personal tour guide and their local knowledge of the region and its history.

Your 3-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu will take you on a journey through the history of the Incas and the most important archaeological sites inside the citadel. These include the panoramic viewpoint, temple of the sun, central plaza, solar observatory (Intiwatana), palace of the Inca, temple of the condor and the iconic stepped terraces.

An unforgettable day packed full of bucket list moments that will surely leave you amazed!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: Drinking water and snacks, Lunch
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €437 per person for the Group Tour + Expedition Train option; other options up to €519
- Duration: 12h–14h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 187 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: MACHU PICCHU VIAJES PERU
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 05:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.9 from 187 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 184 of 187.

- 5 stars: 173 (93%)
- 4 stars: 11 (6%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and coordinated transfers; much of the outing is spent travelling.

**Praised:**
- Coordinated tickets and transfers make the journey easy to follow
- Knowledgeable guides explain Inca history and answer questions
- Patient guiding with time to walk at a comfortable pace and take photos
- Hotel briefings and responsive communication before departure
- Mountain views from the train add to the experience

**Complaints:**
- Some report transport delays, while others describe punctual pickups and smooth transfers
- Much of the outing is spent travelling between Cusco and Machu Picchu

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-09-12 to 2026-07-13); last checked 2026-11-08.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Tour + Expedition Train | €437 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English | Group Guided Tour Duration: 10 hours Van: Group Between 10 to 15 people Train tickets: Expedition train round trip Pickup included |
| Private Tour + ExpeditionTrain | €474 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English | Customized Private Tour Duration: 10 hours Private Guided Tour Comfortable Private Van Train tickets: Expedition Train round trip Pickup included |
| Private Tour + Vistadome Train | €519 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, English | Customized Private Tour Private Guided Tour Van: Group between 12 to 15 people Train: Vistadome Train round trip Pickup included |

## What's included

- Round trip bus tickets : Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes
- Round trip train tickets : Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
- Private and comfortable transportation - round trip from Cusco to Ollantaytambo
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu citadel
- Pick-up and drop off from your hotel in Cusco
- Professional English and Spanish speaking tour guide

## Not included

- Drinking water and snacks
- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - 5:30 AM Start the amazing tour of Machu Picchu with the pick up from your hotel in Cusco in our private transportation, to later be transferred to the train station in Ollantaytambo, where you will board the train to go to the town of Aguas Calientes.
2. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - 7:45 AM Enjoy an exciting train ride to Aguas Calientes, the experience of the trip depends on the type of train you have chosen. Travelers can choose between the Expedition and Vistadome trains. On the way you will see beautiful natural landscapes with a duration of...
3. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - 9:45 AM Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, the small town located at the base of the famous Machu Picchu, your guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on it at the Aguas Calientes train station. With him you will go to the bus station to ascend 400 m high,...
4. **Machu Picchu** (4h) - 10:30 AM Upon arrival at the citadel of Machu Picchu we will pass a checkpoint where your guides will provide you with your entrance tickets, then follow your guide along the main roads to see the admirable ancient Inca engineering. You will be guided for 3 hours (approx.) by...
5. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - 2:00 PM Once you arrive in the town of Aguas Calientes you will have free time to have lunch at one of the restaurants recommended by your guide or visit a bit of the town before going to the Aguas Calientes train station. At 3:48 PM we Board the train and relax after...
6. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - 5:45 PM Upon arrival at the train station in Ollantaytambo we will be waiting for you with a sign with your name to take you back to your hotel in Cusco in our private transportation in 1h 30min approx.
7. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - 7:30 PM you arrive to Cusco city and you will be transfered to your hotel, (this is not a specific time, it varies depending on the different factors of the tour) leaving you at your hotel, so you can rest after the incredible tour of Machu Picchu and thus ends this...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our agency is distinguished for offering excellent tourist experiences, where quality is the central axis of each service. We strive to maintain the highest standards at every stage of the tour, ensuring that, even in the group tour, our passengers enjoy a carefully designed service, with touches of quality and personalized attention that exceed expectations.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Raincoat (long poncho) during the rainy season
- Sunscreen, brimmed hat for sunny days
- Medicine and / or personal items (liquid for contact lenses).
- A backpack or lightweight suitcase (no weight limit between 5-6 kilos maximum).
- Have on hand checks in small denominations and coins in soles or dollars.
- MANDATORY: The Machu Picchu authority requests: full name, passport number, date of birth and nationality, in order to issue the entrance ticket. If you do not send this information we will not be able to reserve and subsequently pay for your tickets to Machu Picchu.
- The entrance ticket to Machu Picchu is *NOT REFUNDABLE*, so we kindly ask you to be 100% sure to take the tour. *DATE CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. If you need to change the date of your visit, you must purchase a new entrance ticket.
- Due to the high demand and the limited number of entrances to the Inca citadel, our company will issue your entrance ticket in circuit 2 as a priority. If it is not available, circuit 3 or 1 will be assigned, prior coordination with the passenger before issuance.
- The type of transportation you will receive from Cusco - Ollantaytambo and Ollantaytambo - Cusco, will depend on the option you have chosen when booking the tour (PRIVATE OR GROUP).
- Round trip train tickets and entrance tickets to Machu Picchu are included in the tour.
- Machu Picchu has two seasons throughout the year: the rainy season from December to March, and the dry season during the rest of the year.
- The day before the tour, your guide will come to your hotel or Airbnb to give you a briefing about the entire tour and answer any questions you may have.
- To coordinate your briefing, our company staff will contact you weeks or days before the tour, to inform you about the briefing time, who is guiding, etc.
- The start of the tour in GROUP is at 4:30 AM, it may vary depending on the location of the hotel or Airbnb or some other factor, that will be well coordinated in their respective briefing. In the PRIVATE tour the departure time is a little more flexible, at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, that is coordinated before with the traveler in their respective briefing mentioned above.
- The guided tour inside the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu lasts approximately “3 hours”, and it is always private (ONLY YOU AND YOUR COUPLE OR YOUR COMPANIONS) even if you have chosen to book the “Group Tour”.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €874 | €437 |
| 4 | €1748 | €437 |
| 6 | €2562 | €427 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Machu Picchu Day Trips start at €295 per person.

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #48 of 77** | €437 | 12h–14h | 4.9 (187) | private |
| [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |

Ranked #48 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €150 to €2050, median €368; typical length 14h. 32 of 77 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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