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Day Trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco

4.9 · 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Kantu Peru Tours
Duration
12h–16h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
02:30, 03:30 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Machu Picchu guiding is in a small shared group of up to ten, with up to eighteen in the Cusco van.

Train travel, buses and site entry are included; a minimum booking of two people applies. 4.91 from 65 reviews at €305 per person for 12h–16h.

In our comparison: #47 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €305 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu
  • Expedition or Voyage Train - Round Trip
  • Group Tour with a maximum of 10 people in Machu Picchu and 18 people in the van from Cusco
  • Transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip)
  • Pick up from your hotel (selected hotels only) and upon return ends in the city center.
  • Machu Picchu entrance ticket. Circuit 2 (subject to availability)
  • Guided tour in Machu Picchu
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
65 ratings
Tripadvisor 63 · Viator 2

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 64 of 65

Star breakdown of all 65 ratings

5 stars
61 · 94%
4 stars
3 · 5%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and arranged transport; some report confusing handovers and ticket instructions.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history in depth
  • Well coordinated tickets and assistance at travel connections
  • Patient guiding that accommodates slower walking and health needs
  • Help with taking photos at Machu Picchu
  • Enjoyable lunches arranged as part of the trip

Complaints

  • Some report confusing ticket instructions and handovers, while others find the arrangements clear
  • Early departures and a long day of travel

Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (5 September 2016 to 2 April 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
02:30, 03:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Kantu Peru Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Travel to Machu Picchu with the best service in Cusco, and enjoy the guided tour with a professional and 100% local tour guide.

Subject to Availability:

Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu via the classic route (Circuit 2) are subject to availability. If tickets for Circuit 2 are not available at the time of your reservation, we will offer alternative circuits, such as Circuit 1 or 3, based on the available options. Additionally, please note that a private guide will be required in Machu Picchu, which will incur an additional cost.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch,…
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #47 of 77€30512h–16h4.91 (65)shared
Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour€46512h4.97 (582)private
Machupicchu full day private tour€34214h4.98 (349)private
Machupicchu 1 day tour€36317h4.99 (171)shared

Ranked #47 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. Compare all 77 Machu Picchu Day Trips

From €305 per adult