--- title: Machu Picchu Day Tour From Cusco lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 360 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1063 duration_minutes: 840 duration_max_minutes: 900 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 70 of 77 (Machu Picchu Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/machu-picchu-day-tour-from-cusco/ --- # Machu Picchu Day Tour From Cusco **Guidekin's take:** Explore Machu Picchu on a private tour for your party, with a same-day rail trip from Cusco. Entry, return trains, citadel buses and hotel pickup are included; you must arrive in Cusco at least a day before departure. 4.83 from 1063 reviews at €360 per person for 14h–15h. In our comparison: #70 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is considered one of the most important destinations to visit in Peru. Spend a full day exploring the impressive Inca citadel of Machu Picchu on this unforgettable day trip from Cusco. ## 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 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €360 per person for the Expedition/Voyager Circuit 2 option; other options up to €400 - Duration: 14h–15h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1063 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Machupicchu Inka Trek - 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 4.83 from 1063 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1019 of 1063. - 5 stars: 952 (90%) - 4 stars: 67 (6%) - 3 stars: 22 (2%) - 2 stars: 17 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, patience and photography; some found the transport handovers confusing. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations supported by visual aids - Patient pacing with breaks and time for photos - Guides' photography is a frequent highlight - Having entry tickets and transport arranged together - Train scenery along the river and through the mountains **Complaints:** - Some had clear transfer guidance, while others found changing contacts and meeting points confusing - Travelling companions were seated apart on the panoramic train - Bumpy road transfers between Cusco and the train station Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-07-20 to 2026-11-06); 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/Voyager Circuit 2 | €360 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Tourist train.: Tourist train. Duration: 14 hours Machu Picchu Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Circuit 1B or Circuit 3. | €382 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Circuit 1B or Circuit 3.: Entrance to Machu Picchu with Circuit 1B or Circuit 3, subject to availability. Train: Round-trip Expedition or Voyager train service from Cusco to Aguas Calientes and back to Cusco. Pickup included | | Vistadome Train Circuit 2 | €400 / person | Spanish | Vistadome Tourist Train: Comfortable seats and large panoramic windows for incredible views during the journey. Duration: 15 hours Machu Picchu Pickup included | ## What's included - Machu Picchu entrance tickets. - Train Tickets both ways - Professional tour guide. - Round-trip transportation to and from the train station. - Hotel pickup. - Round-trip bus transportation to the Machu Picchu Archaeological Park. ## Not included - Snacks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - The tour begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel, approximately between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. From Cusco, you will travel by private vehicle to Ollantaytambo train station, a journey of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will then board the tourist train... 2. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - Once you arrive in Aguas Calientes, you will board a bus to Machu Picchu. There, your professional guide will provide you with detailed information about this world-famous Inca site. The guided tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, giving you enough time to explore... 3. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - The impressive Inca structures, surrounded by the unique flora and fauna of Machu Picchu, provide the perfect setting to take unforgettable photos and enjoy a fascinating experience with your guide throughout the archaeological complex. You will also have the opportunity to... ## 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 - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - All passport details are required for this experience. - MANDATORY: The Machu Picchu authorities require each visitor’s full name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality in order to issue the entrance ticket. Entrance tickets cannot be reserved without these details. - Travelers must arrive in Cusco at least one day before the Machu Picchu day tour. The Machu Picchu authorities do not allow changes to the travel date once the admission ticket has been issued. - MANDATORY: Tickets are non-transferable and are valid only for the traveler whose personal information was provided at the time of booking ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #70 of 77** | €360 | 14h–15h | 4.83 (1063) | 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 #70 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/machu-picchu-day-tour-from-cusco/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md