Hotel transfers, return trains, entry, citadel buses and a briefing in Cusco the day before are included; meals are extra. 4.6 from 761 reviews at €391 per person for 12h–16h.
In our comparison: #76 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €391 per adult.
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.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 682 of 761
Star breakdown of all 761 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' explanations and photos; communication and ticket coordination are less consistent.
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At 4:30 a.m., we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you by van to the Ollantaytambo train station for 1 hour and 30 minutes, where you will board the train to Machu Picchu. (You need to be ready 20 minutes before the van departs).
Pass by, no stopWe will travel by train to Machu Picchu town or Aguas Calientes (the village has two names) between 06:40 am and 7:20 a.m. and enjoy the landscapes surrounding the entrance. (We need to be there 30 minutes before the train departs).
30 minUpon arrival in Machu Picchu town, our transfer will wait for us to get directions, and then we will take the bus to the Inca citadel. At the end of the excursion in this place, we can also enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. Note 1: once we arrive at the village, we take the bus for 30 minutes to the citadel. Note 2: After visiting Machu Picchu's citadel, you return to Aguas Calientes town, where you have one hour extra to enjoy lunch.
1hOn arrival at Machu Picchu, you'll board a bus to the citadel for 30 minutes and a two-hour walking tour that explores ancient stairways, delicate carvings, and spectacular views. Afterward, enjoy some independent time to snap pictures or relax, finishing the day with the beautiful return journey to Cusco.
3h · Admission includedOur Day trip to Machu Picchu from Cusco is a beautiful way to see one of the World's New Seven Wonders. Happy Gringo offers you your best opportunity to visit this marvel of South America and the whole Earth. Machu Picchu Day Trip lets you experience the spectacular Citadel of Machu Picchu in just one day with a local tour operator.
On our comfort service Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco, you’ll see the breathtaking Cloud City of Machupicchu with roundtrip train tickets to Cusco. You will also have a guided tour of the citadel and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch at Machu Picchu Pueblo.
The Machu Picchu Inca Sanctuary Day Trip lasts around 14 hours; our Machu Picchu one-day tour leaves every day at 4:30 am.
We return to Cusco around 19:00 on Voyager or Expedition tourist trains, and our service is DOOR TO DOOR.
Note—the Machu Picchu ticket and circuit are provided according to availability. We recommend booking your trip months in advance to get the best circuit.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #76 of 77 | €391 | 12h–16h | 4.6 (761) | shared |
| Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| Machupicchu full day private tour | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| Machupicchu 1 day tour | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |
Ranked #76 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