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Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco

4.8 · 355 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Machupicchu cusco
Duration
14h–15h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
04:00, 05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private tour for your party at Machu Picchu includes train travel, with a panoramic option.

A briefing, return station transfers from Cuzco, train and bus tickets and site entry are included; snacks and bottled water are extra. 4.85 from 355 reviews at €354 per person for 14h–15h.

In our comparison: #64 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

3 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
EXPEDITION TRAINThe page priceStandard Train Duration: 14 hours Pickup included€354 for 2+ people
Machu Picchu Circuit 3A or 1BTOUR: Circuit 1B or 3B: Entrance to Machu Picchu with circuit 1B or 3B. subject to availability .Train: With Expedition,Voyager Pickup included€382 for 2+ people
VISTADOME PANORAMIC TRAIN Panoramic Views Train Duration: 14 hours Aguas Calientes Pickup included€392

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

  • Pre-departure briefing and detailed information about the visit to Machu Picchu
  • Bus round trip (aguas calientes - machu picchu)
  • Admisión tickets to Machu Picchu
  • Train tickets round trip (ollantaytambo-machupicchu-machupicchu ollantaytambo)
  • Transport to the train station both ways from Cuzco
  • Professional tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water

Reviews

4.8
355 ratings
Tripadvisor 290 · Viator 65

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 343 of 355

Star breakdown of all 355 ratings

5 stars
323 · 91%
4 stars
20 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
7 · 2%
1 star
2 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and photo help; the recurring caveat is unclear information about which circuit is included.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain the site's history and answer questions
  • Patient guiding with a walking pace adapted to the group
  • Help finding photo spots and taking pictures
  • Organised hotel pickups and transport arrangements

Complaints

  • Unclear circuit information leaves some unable to explore the parts of Machu Picchu they expected
  • Some find connections smooth, while others report confusing train stations and handovers
  • Return train delays can push arrival in Cusco later than expected

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (27 September 2024 to 25 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
04:00, 05:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Machupicchu cusco; 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • It is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • 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 · #64 of 77€35414h–15h4.85 (355)private
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 #64 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 €354 per adult · EXPEDITION TRAIN