--- title: Machu Picchu from Cusco in Small Group, Train and Ticket lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 345 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 283 duration_minutes: 960 languages: [pt, en, es] rank_in_category: 53 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-from-cusco-in-small-group-train-and-ticket/ --- # Machu Picchu from Cusco in Small Group, Train and 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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food included: see what is included - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €345 per person - Duration: 16h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 283 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Runas Trip Peru - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.88 from 283 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 274 of 283. - 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 (2023-11-27 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's 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 ## Not included - Tip - Breakfast and dinner - Personal expenses - Travel insurance - Services not expressly mentioned as included ## Itinerary 1. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - We will start with the pickup from your hotel in Cusco and the transfer to the corresponding train station to begin the journey to Machu Picchu. Duration: transfer, no tourist visit. 2. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, our team will greet you and provide assistance to board the tourist bus to the entrance of Machu Picchu. Approximate duration: 30 minutes. 3. **Machupicchu** (2h; admission included) - Enjoy a guided tour of Machu Picchu accompanied by a professional guide. Learn about the main sectors of the citadel, its history, and its importance within Inca culture. The route will depend on the circuit assigned at your entrance. Approximate duration: 2 hours. Duration:... 4. **Aguas Calientes** (2h) - After visiting Machu Picchu, we will return to Aguas Calientes. He will have free time to have lunch, tour the town, or rest before boarding the train back. Approximate duration: 2 hours. 5. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - Upon arrival at Ollantaytambo station, our transport will be waiting to take you back to Cusco. The service concludes with a transfer to your hotel or a point near the Historic Center. Duration: transfer. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #53 of 77** | €345 | 16h | 4.88 (283) | 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 #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. 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-from-cusco-in-small-group-train-and-ticket/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md