---
title: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 414
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 195
duration_minutes: 900
languages: [pt, en, es]
rank_in_category: 5 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-tour-2/
---

# Machu Picchu Full Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Take the train through high Andean mountains and cloud forests to Aguas Calientes, then continue to Machu Picchu. Hotel transfers to Ollantaytambo, return train and bus tickets, a briefing and a guided visit are included; meals cost extra. 4.98 from 195 reviews at €414 per person for 15h.

In our comparison: #5 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover one of the 7 wonders of the world, Machu Picchu, on this exciting one-day excursion that begins with your arrival in the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, Cusco. You will travel through the high Andean mountains and the mysterious cloud forests aboard a train that will take you to the town of Aguas Calientes. From there, you will head to the ancient citadel upon your arrival in the former Inca capital to explore the ruins with the assistance of our professional guide, who will narrate its history and significance for the Incas. You will also have free time to explore the town of Aguas Calientes.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:00: one departure a day
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €414 per person
- Duration: 15h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 195 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Peru Grand Travel
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 05:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

4.98 from 195 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 194 of 195.

- 5 stars: 192 (98%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and vice versa.
- (Briefing) Meeting one day prior to receive information and tour details
- Transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the Ollantaytambo train station and vice versa.
- Round-trip train ticket from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes (EXPEDITION).
- Professional tour guide
- Agency services.

## Not included

- Meals and beverages not mentioned.
- Additional expenses.

## Itinerary

1. **Cusco** (2h) - Early in the morning, as agreed, we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Ollantaytambo train station, from where we will head to Aguas Calientes.
2. **Ollantaytambo** (2h) - After an almost 2-hour journey from Ollantaytambo, we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes station, where our guide will be waiting for you with a sign with your name.
3. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - Then, we will go to the bus stop, where we will ascend for 30 minutes and 400 meters along a zigzagging path to reach the "Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu," also known as the "Lost City of the Incas." Upon arriving at the Machu Picchu citadel, we will begin the guided...
4. **Aguas Calientes** (8h) - After the guided tour, we will return to the town of Aguas Calientes, where you can enjoy your lunch at one of the many restaurants or, if you prefer, at the Sanctuary Lodge (lunch on your own). In the late afternoon, we will take the train back to Ollantaytambo, following...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:00
- 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

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 77** | €414 | 15h | 4.98 (195) | 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 #5 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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