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Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

5.0 · 195 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Minkas Travel
Duration
11h–13h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Travel to Machu Picchu by train from Poroy or Ollantaytambo, starting at your accommodation.

Entry, a guided visit, return rail and bus travel, and hotel transfers are included; lunch and drinking water are extra. 4.95 from 195 reviews at €424 per person for 11h–13h.

In our comparison: #14 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.

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
MachuPicchu - Main BackgroundThe page priceAccess to the Main Platform: Circuit 1-Iconic Picture:Where the agricultural area, the watchman's house, and the warehouses are located. (Tour almost 2h) Expedition or Voyager Train : Departure from Cusco between 03:00 an 03:10 am. Arrival at Machu Picchu in the Morning. Return to Cusco 7:00 pm - 08:00 pm Short Trek to MachuPicchu M.: The walk itself will not last more than 30 min. Upon reaching a good viewpoint, you can admire the entire archaeological site Pickup included€424 for 2+ people
Machu Picchu with Circuit 3Circuit 3 - Designed Royalty : Focusing on royal & religious areas:Temple of the Sun and Condor, the House of the Inca, the Royal Tomb, fountains & terraces Private Service: With a professional English-speaking tour guide. Duration: 16 hours Expeditions or Voyager Train: Train from: Ollantaytamto to Machupicchu & Machupicchu to Ollantaytambo Private Transp.: Hotel - Train Station - Hotel. Pickup included€451 for 2+ people
Machu Picchu with Circuit 2Circuit 2: Classic photo of Machu Picchu. Guided tour of the upper and lower part of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu Pickup included€466 for 2+ people
VISTADOME Train Circuit 3VISTADOME or 360° Train:: Pickup and drop-off at your hotel with private transportation, small group, professional English-speaking tour guide. Duration: 17 hours: From the moment we pick you up from your hotel, the service ends by dropping you off at your hotel. Circuit 3:: Guided tour on the lower floor of the Sanctuary. Qolqas, Water channel, water mirrors, Temple of the Sun, Inca house Pickup included€519 for 2+ people
Vistadome Main BackgroundAccess to the Main Platform: Circuit 1 - Iconic Picture : Where the agricultural area, the watchman's house, and the warehouses are located. (Tour almost 2h) VTD Train or Prime Service: Early departure from Cusco and return around 8 :00 - 8 :30 pm. Duration: 17 hours Circuit 1: The tour with your guide will be very educational and will offer you a privileged view of the enclosures located below. Pickup included€527 for 2+ people

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.

Included and not included

  • Entrance to the Sanctuary to Machu Picchu plus Tour Guide
  • Drop off to your accommodation.
  • Tourist Train Aguas Calientes Ollantaytambo or Cusco & private transportation to your Hotel.
  • Tourist Train Ticket from Poroy or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes.
  • Tourist Bus-Round Trip/From A.C. Town to Machupicchu to A.C. Town
  • Pick up in the morning from your accommodation to go to the Poroy or Ollantaytambo Train Station.
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks, Water, Souvenirs, Bathrooms before entering Machu Picchu (Please bring cash).

Reviews

5.0
195 ratings
Tripadvisor 162 · Viator 33

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 193 of 195

Star breakdown of all 195 ratings

5 stars
188 · 96%
4 stars
5 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and smooth coordination; the travel involved can make the outing exhausting.

Praised

  • Well coordinated hotel pickups, train journeys and bus transfers
  • Clear instructions and quick responses before and during the trip
  • Guides explain Machu Picchu's history and patiently answer questions
  • Guides take photos and allow time at viewpoints
  • Help arranging tickets and transport for bookings made at short notice

Complaints

  • Extensive train and road travel can make the outing exhausting

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (17 May 2025 to 29 October 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
Minkas Travel; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Water, Souvenirs,…
  • 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 · #14 of 77€42411h–13h4.95 (195)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 #14 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 €424 per adult · MachuPicchu - Main Background