--- title: Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 181 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 138 duration_minutes: 840 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 4 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/half-day-private-tour-machu-picchu-cusco-peru/ --- # Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru **Guidekin's take:** Explore Machu Picchu on a private tour for your party of two or more, with a guide and the bus from Aguas Calientes included. Travel to Aguas Calientes costs extra; solo bookings may share a guide. 5 from 138 reviews at €181 per person for 14h. In our comparison: #4 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview READ DISCLAIMER BELOW REGARDING SHORT NOTICE (less than 2 months) and HIGH SEASON BOOKINGS BELOW For bookings of 1 person, you may be in a group of a maximum of 4 people. All bookings of 2 or more will have their own private guide. DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive very early in the morning the day BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. It is possible the ministry of culture will require arriving 2 days in advanced depending on how busy it is. Our team is in Aguas Calientes monitoring the situation and we will advise you on when you should arrive. We will keep you informed on your booking in case you need to change any hotel or train tickets. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 12 start times: between 05:00 and 14:00 - Food not included: Food - Available at Machu Picchu for… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €181 per person for the Machu Picchu Day Tour Cusco Peru option; other options up to €455 - Duration: 14h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 138 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Wonders of Peru Expeditions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 12 start times between 05:00 and 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 138 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 138 of 138. - 5 stars: 138 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides, photos and patient pacing; a few describe poor service from the agency. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Inca history with patient answers to questions - Guides take photos and videos and know the best viewpoints - An adaptable pace with help on stairs and consideration for children and older visitors - Practical help obtaining entry tickets and navigating bus arrangements - Clear communication and assistance at hotel or station meeting points **Complaints:** - Some describe smooth organisation, while others report poor service from the agency - Securing entry tickets can be stressful when booking late or matching fixed travel plans Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-04-21 to 2026-09-27); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Machu Picchu Day Tour Cusco Peru | €181 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | - | | Train Option | €391 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Train Option: We can prebook a train ticket for you from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu for additional cost. | | Car + Train | €455 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Private Car: Private Car from Cusco to Ollantaytambo. Then Train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes. Return trip included. | ## What's included - Entrance to the Machu Picchu site - READ DISCLAIMER - Bilingual guide - Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu site - Transportation to Aguas Calientes (for additional cost) ## Not included - Food - Available at Machu Picchu for Additional Cost - Hotel in Aguas Calientes - Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Our guides provide unparalleled service** (14h; admission included) - With decades of experience, they are deeply knowledgeable about the history, ecology, and culture of the region. Whether you have an interest in the wildlife, native plants, archaeology, or local customs, they can answer your questions and tell you all about the beautiful... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12 start times between 05:00 and 14:00 - 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. ## Meeting point We will cooridnate the time and meet location at the Machupichu citadel 1 week in advance of the scheduled trip. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 77** | €181 | 14h | 5.0 (138) | 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 #4 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/machu-picchu-day-trips/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/half-day-private-tour-machu-picchu-cusco-peru/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md