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Excursion: Full Day Tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco

4.8 · 148 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Peru Andes Top Likely to sell out
Duration
10h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00, 06:00, 08:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission not included, pay on site
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A briefing the day before precedes the train trip via Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.

Entry, guiding, return trains and citadel buses are included; hotel pickup covers the Historic Center of Cusco, with a meeting point otherwise. 4.75 from 148 reviews at €295 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #71 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.

Options and prices

4 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tren expedition Circuito 1The page pricePickup included€295
Tren Expedition con Circuito 3Pickup included€295
Tren Expedition Circuito 2Tren Expedition Circuito 2 : Visit the citadel you will get incredible photographs and enter the citadel. Tourist Train: Travel on the Expedition or Voyager train depending on availability and enjoy the scenery. Pickup included€295
Tren Vistadome circuito 1 Pickup included€327

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.

Included and not included

  • Entrance fee to Machupicchu
  • Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu (CONSETTUR) (Round Trip)
  • Transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo train station - Cusco.
  • Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes according to the selection
  • Pick up and drop-off at your hotel, within the Historic Center of Cusco or meeting point.
  • Professional bilingual (English/Spanish) tour guide.
  • Briefing, one day before the tour date.
  • Opcional entrance fee to Huaynapicchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (subject to availability)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Lunch

Reviews

4.8
148 ratings
Tripadvisor 135 · Viator 13

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 137 of 148

Star breakdown of all 148 ratings

5 stars
134 · 91%
4 stars
3 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 2%
2 stars
4 · 3%
1 star
4 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the history and photo help; some did not receive the English commentary they booked

Praised

  • Guides who explain Inca history in detail and answer questions
  • Guides who take care over photographs and videos
  • Well organised tickets and transfers for many travellers
  • Scenic train rides through the mountains

Complaints

  • Some received clear English commentary, while others did not get the English tour they booked
  • Some found transfers smooth, while others lacked clear instructions between stages

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (9 July 2019 to 25 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Calle Garcilaso, 265 Room 10 Second Floor, In front of the Cathedral of Cusco
Departure
04:00, 06:00, 08:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Peru Andes Top; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • 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 · #71 of 77€29510h4.75 (148)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 #71 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 €295 per adult · Tren expedition Circuito 1