Downtown Cusco hotel transfers, return tourist train travel, entry and the citadel bus are included; panoramic train upgrades cost extra. 4.91 from 139 reviews at €327 per person for 12h–18h.
In our comparison: #43 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €327 per adult.
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.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 136 of 139
Star breakdown of all 139 ratings
Reviewers praise informative guides and photo help; travel and waiting can overshadow the visit itself.
Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 June 2024 to 4 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Approximate time: 4:00–5:00 a.m. · Duration: 15 min Our driver will pick you up at your hotel door in Cusco. We will confirm the exact time via WhatsApp the night before according to your train schedule. We recommend leaving your large luggage at the hotel and traveling only with a small backpack.
Pass by, no stopDuration: 1 h 45 min approx. He will travel in private transport crossing the Sacred Valley of the Incas to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will help him with boarding.
2hDuration: 1 h 30 min approx. It will take a tourist train to Aguas Calientes, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu. During the journey you will see how the landscape changes from the mountains of the Sacred Valley to the vegetation of the high jungle, following the course of the Urubamba River.
1h 30mMeeting with your guide and bus ride up Duration: 30 min approx. Upon arriving in Aguas Calientes, your guide will be waiting for you at the station with a sign with your name. Together they will walk to the Consettur bus station to go up the Hiram Bingham road to the main entrance of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of Machu Picchu Duration: 2 h approx. It will tour with its guide the most important sectors of the sanctuary: viewpoints with the classic view of the citadel, temples, squares, the urban sector, and the agricultural terraces. Your guide will explain the history, architecture, and significance of this World Wonder and World Heritage site. There will be time for photos at the best spots. The tour follows the circuit assigned on your entrance ticket.
3hDuration: 1 h 30 min approx. After the visit, he will take a bus down to Aguas Calientes to enjoy lunch at a town restaurant. Afterward, he will have free time to tour the artisan market before his train.
1h 30mDuration: 1 h 45 min approx. In the afternoon, he will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, enjoying the valley landscapes again.
1h 45mDuration: 1 h 45 min approx. Approximate arrival: 7:00–9:00 p.m. Our transport will wait for you at the Ollantaytambo station to take you back to your hotel in Cusco, where the tour ends. The schedules are indicative and depend on train availability and the entry time to Machu Picchu. We always choose the combination that allows it to best enjoy its day.
2hMachu Picchu: A Magical Journey to the Lost City of the Incas
Imagine walking among clouds, surrounded by emerald green mountains, where silence is interrupted only by the whisper of the wind and the song of birds. Welcome to Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of the Inca Empire, a place where history and nature intertwine in eternal dance.
There is a Machu Picchu for everyone.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #43 of 77 | €327 | 12h–18h | 4.91 (139) | private |
| Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| Machupicchu full day private tour | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| Machupicchu 1 day tour | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |
Ranked #43 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