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title: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 346
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 91
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
rank_in_category: 27 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-trip-from-cuzco/
---

# Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cuzco

**Guidekin's take:** A bus to Ollantaytambo and a train to Aguas Calientes lead into a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Cusco road transfers, return rail tickets, site entry and the bus to the citadel are included; lunch is extra. 4.95 from 91 reviews at €346 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #27 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience one of the New 7 Wonders of the World with our day tour from Cusco to Machu Picchu! Join our exclusive small group and enjoy a hassle-free journey to this incredible citadel. We will begin with a comfortable bus ride to Ollantaytambo, where you will board a scenic train that will take you directly to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu. There, our team will welcome you and guide you on an unforgettable visit to the archaeological site, where you will discover the secrets of the Inca Empire with our expert guides. Don't miss this unique opportunity to live an unforgettable experience in one of the most impressive destinations in the world!

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## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 12:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €346 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 91 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Machupicchu Andean
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.95 from 91 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 91 of 91.

- 5 stars: 86 (95%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Entrance ticket to Machu Picchu
- Consetur bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu citadel
- Bus to Cusco - Ollantaytambo (round trip)
- Train ticket Expedition category (round trip)

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Ollantaytambo** (2h) - You will travel by train (Expedition) to Aguas Calientes from Ollantaytambo enjoying the views along the way.
2. **Aguas Calientes** (6h) - In Aguas Calientes you have the opportunity to have lunch and visit some places that you will love.
3. **Machu Picchu** (2h) - Guided tour of 2 hours and a half approximately in the citadel of Machu Picchu knowing the history and its incredible views.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 12:00
- 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

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #27 of 77** | €346 | 10h | 4.95 (91) | shared |
| [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 #27 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.

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