---
title: Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 465
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 582
duration_minutes: 720
duration_max_minutes: 900
languages: [pt, en, it, es]
rank_in_category: 1 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-full-day-private-tour/
---

# Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Machu Picchu's terraces and temples on a private tour for your party, traveling via Ollantaytambo. Private transfers from Cusco, return train and bus tickets and site entry are included; at least two people must book. 4.97 from 582 reviews at €465 per person for 12h–15h.

In our comparison: #1 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

On this full-day private tour from Cusco, we will travel from the Andes to the jungle mountains and arrive at Machu Picchu, where you will explore and learn the history and architecture of the Lost City of the Incas. You will be surprised by the constructions, terraces, temples and the natural environment.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 04:00 and 05:30
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €465 per person
- Duration: 12h–15h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 582 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: CuscoPeru.com
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 04:00, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.97 from 582 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 578 of 582.

- 5 stars: 575 (99%)
- 4 stars: 3 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the organised transfers and informative guides; a few report confusion over briefing arrangements.

**Praised:**
- Well coordinated tickets and connections between cars, trains and buses
- Responsive communication and regular updates from the organising team
- Guides explain Machu Picchu's history clearly and answer questions
- Guides help travellers take photographs at the site
- Punctual drivers and comfortable vehicles for the station transfers

**Complaints:**
- Some report confusion over briefing arrangements, while others find the hotel briefing helpful

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-01-24 to 2026-10-30); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Private professional tour guide (speaks Spanish and English)
- Transfers in private from Cusco to the train station in Ollantaytambo
- Information prior to the tour in private at your hotel
- MachuPicchu entrance ticket
- Bus ticket - Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu round trip
- Train Ticket in Expedition/Voyager service Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes round trip

## Not included

- Hotel night in Cusco.
- Entrance to Huayna Picchu MOUNTAIN.

## Itinerary

1. **Machupicchu** (2h; admission included) - You will enjoy a guided tour in one if the new seven wonder of the world. Our guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes town and will visit with you the complex
2. **Winay Wayna** (pass by, no stop) - You will see this important Inca complex from the train. It's located in the route of "Capac ñan"
3. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - The train station to Machupicchu It's located in Ollantaytambo, from this place It's possible to see the Inca complex of Ollantaytambo

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00, 04:30, 05:00, 05:30
- 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Activewear clothing and shoes recommended
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 77** | €465 | 12h–15h | 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 |
| [Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru](/peru/cusco/tours/half-day-private-tour-machu-picchu-cusco-peru/?format=md) | €181 | 14h | 5.0 (138) | private |

Ranked #1 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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