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Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu by Train

5.0 · 94 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Illa Kuntur Travel Agency Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
16h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
02:30, 03:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pair shared road transfers from Cusco to Ollantaytambo with a train ride to Aguas Calientes and a Machu Picchu visit.

Return trains, site buses and entry are included; circuits one and three have no group guide, so guiding there costs extra. 4.97 from 94 reviews at €377 per person for 16h.

In our comparison: #20 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Group Guided in Machu PicchuThe page pricePortuguese, Spanish, French, EnglishPickup included€377 for 2+ people
Private guide in Machu PicchuSpanish, EnglishCustomized Duration: 3 hours Custom Guided Pickup included€419 for 2+ people
Private Tour in PortuguesePortugueseIn Portuguese language Private Tour From 2 people Pickup included€482 for 2+ people
Private Tour in FrenchFrenchFrench language Private Service From 2 people Pickup included€491 for 2+ people

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

  • Bus ticket up and down Machu Picchu.
  • Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu (Classic Circuit or according to availability).
  • Tourist Train Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo.
  • 24/7 assistance
  • Transportation from Cusco - Ollantaytambo (Shared).
  • Professional Tourism Guide (Only tour to Machu Picchu).
  • Services not mentioned
  • Food not mentioned
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
94 ratings
Tripadvisor 83 · Viator 11

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 93 of 94

Star breakdown of all 94 ratings

5 stars
92 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise informative guides and coordinated travel; some report problems with guide arrangements.

Praised

  • Guides give detailed explanations of Inca history and local culture
  • Guides help with photographs and choose useful viewpoints
  • Coordinated transfers with staff meeting travellers along the route
  • Responsive help with bookings and difficult ticket arrangements
  • Patient guides allow time for breaks and questions

Complaints

  • Some guests report unclear or unfulfilled guide arrangements

Written by Guidekin from the 38 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (14 February 2024 to 1 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
02:30, 03:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Illa Kuntur Travel Agency; 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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 not mentioned

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #20 of 77€37716h4.97 (94)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 #20 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 €377 per adult · Group Guided in Machu Picchu