--- title: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Ollantaytambo and Urubamba lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 355 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 660 duration_max_minutes: 720 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 50 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-ollantaytambo-and-urubamba/ --- # Machu Picchu Day Trip from Ollantaytambo and Urubamba **Guidekin's take:** Travel from your hotel in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu on a private tour for your party. Hotel transfers, return train and shuttle bus tickets and admission are included; guiding is in English only. 4.89 from 57 reviews at €355 per person for 11h–12h. In our comparison: #50 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Machu Picchu with a private, personalized experience designed for travelers staying in the Sacred Valley, including Urubamba and Ollantaytambo. This full-day tour stands out by offering door-to-door service, transfers, train rides, and a dedicated local guide who brings the Inca citadel to life with stories of its temples, terraces, and sacred sites. Unlike standard group tours, you will enjoy a relaxed pace and the freedom to immerse yourself without feeling rushed. Travel aboard a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, then ride the bus up to Machu Picchu, where your guide will lead you through the most iconic spots and hidden corners. You will also capture breathtaking photos from the best viewpoints and meet the famous llamas along the way. Best of all, your guided visit takes place in the AFTERNOON—when the site is noticeably quieter—giving you space to truly appreciate this wonder of the world, without the morning rush. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: 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 €355 per person for the Machu Picchu Classic Tour option; other options up to €419 - Duration: 11h–12h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Cusco Local Friend - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.89 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 57. - 5 stars: 54 (95%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging guides and help with photos; some report delays or confusion with transport arrangements. **Praised:** - Guides explain Inca history and architecture in an engaging way - Responsive communication and clear instructions before departure - Many describe smooth connections between hotel, train and bus - Guides know photo viewpoints and help take pictures - Private tours adapted to guests' interests and walking pace **Complaints:** - Some describe smooth transfers, while others report delays or confusion when meeting drivers or guides Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-08-03 to 2026-10-04); 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 Classic Tour | €355 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Regular Tourist Train Pickup included | | Machu Picchu Premium Tour | €419 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Vistadome Panoramic Train Pickup included | ## What's included - Round-trip shuttle bus tickets to Machu Picchu - Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Urubamba or Ollantaytambo - Official Machu Picchu admission entrance ticket - Private professional English-speaking tour guide - Round-trip scenic train tickets (Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes) ## Not included - Lunch - Optional tips and gratuities for guide and driver - Personal expenses and souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - We board the train at Ollantaytambo train station 2. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - Meet your guide and catch the shuttle bus up to Machu Picchu citadel 3. **Machu Picchu** (3h) - Upon arriving at the entrance gate of Machu Picchu, your private guide will lead you to the Guard House, where you will be treated to the best panoramic views of this ancient wonder. Here, you will have time to take in the stunning scenery and capture iconic postcard-worthy... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Total tour duration includes the travel time. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #50 of 77** | €355 | 11h–12h | 4.89 (57) | 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 #50 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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