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Machu Picchu from Cusco in Small Group, Train and Ticket

4.9 · 283 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Runas Trip Peru
Duration
16h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A meal with a starter, main course and dessert accompanies the visit to Machu Picchu.

Admission, guidance, return shuttle buses and shared hotel transfers from Cusco are included; cold drinks with the meal cost extra. 4.88 from 283 reviews at €345 per person for 16h.

In our comparison: #53 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €345 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local assistance during the trip
  • Official entrance to Machu Picchu, circuit subject to availability at the time of booking
  • Include appetizer, main course, and dessert. Cold drinks are not included and must be paid for directly by the traveler.
  • Round trip tourist bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu
  • Professional guide in Spanish or English in Machu Picchu
  • Shared transfer with other travelers in comfortable, modern and spacious vehicles.
  • Pickup and return to the hotel in Cusco
  • Tourist Train to Machu Picchu
  • Professional English or Spanish-speaking guide at Machu Picchu
  • Shared tourist transport
  • Tip
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Services not expressly mentioned as included

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.

Reviews

4.9
283 ratings
Tripadvisor 251 · Viator 32

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 274 of 283

Star breakdown of all 283 ratings

5 stars
267 · 94%
4 stars
7 · 2%
3 stars
4 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and lunches, but ticket coordination is a recurring source of stress

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explaining Inca history and answering questions
  • Guides taking photographs and suggesting viewpoints
  • Good lunches at the restaurants used on the trip
  • Responsive help with questions and special requests
  • Scenic train journeys to and from Machu Picchu

Complaints

  • Missing or delayed transport and entrance tickets caused stress
  • Entrance times that did not match the transport schedule
  • Unescorted transfers and difficulty finding the Machu Picchu guide
  • Travel to and from Machu Picchu left some travellers exhausted

Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (27 November 2023 to 15 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
Runs daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Runas Trip Peru; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Discover Machu Picchu with the peace of mind of having the entire experience organized from start to finish. You will have a professional guide in English or Spanish, assistance during the trip, and local coordination at every stage. Our team will take care of the details so you can enjoy Machu Picchu with comfort, safety, and without worries.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included see what is included
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #53 of 77€34516h4.88 (283)shared
Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour€46512h4.97 (582)private
Machupicchu full day private tour€34214h4.98 (349)private
Machupicchu 1 day tour€36317h4.99 (171)shared

Ranked #53 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

From €345 per adult