--- title: Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 354 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 355 duration_minutes: 840 duration_max_minutes: 900 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 64 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/full-day-tour-to-machu-picchu-from-cusco/ --- # Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco **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 (table below). ## Overview Machu Picchu, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important destinations to visit in Peru. Experience a full day exploring the stunning Inca citadel on this all-inclusive tour. Surrounded by nature, you’ll immerse yourself in the fascinating mysteries of this magnificent site while accompanied by a professional guide throughout the journey. Enjoy a unique panoramic train ride with spectacular views of the landscape before arriving at Machu Picchu. Once there, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the site with your expert guide. The tour includes all entrance tickets and transportation: seamless round-trip transport from your hotel in Cusco, as well as entry to Machu Picchu. In just one day, you’ll visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World and experience an unforgettable adventure. Leave all the details to us and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime journey. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 04:00, 05:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €354 per person for the EXPEDITION TRAIN option; other options up to €392 - Duration: 14h–15h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 355 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Machupicchu cusco - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 04:00, 05:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.85 from 355 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 343 of 355. - 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 (2024-09-27 to 2026-10-25); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | EXPEDITION TRAIN | €354 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Standard Train Duration: 14 hours Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Circuit 3A or 1B | €382 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | TOUR: Circuit 1B or 3B: Entrance to Machu Picchu with circuit 1B or 3B. subject to availability .Train: With Expedition,Voyager Pickup included | | VISTADOME PANORAMIC TRAIN | €392 / person | English, Spanish | Panoramic Views Train Duration: 14 hours Aguas Calientes Pickup included | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Snacks - Gratuities - Bottled water ## Itinerary 1. **Machupicchu** (6h; admission included) - We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will board the train. We will arrive at Aguas Calientes, where our guide will be waiting for us, and we will take a bus to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. You will enjoy a... 2. **We will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes** (4h) - We will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel. You will be surrounded by history and nature for two hours, where our professional guides... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 04:00, 05:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is not accessible for wheelchair users. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #64 of 77** | €354 | 14h–15h | 4.85 (355) | private | | [Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private | | [Machupicchu full day private tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-full-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private | | [Machupicchu 1 day tour](/peru/cusco/tours/machupicchu-1-day-tour/?format=md) | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (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. 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