--- title: Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco(Small Groups ) lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 378 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 40 duration_minutes: 960 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 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-from-cusco-small-groups/ --- # Machu Picchu Full Day Tour from Cusco(Small Groups ) **Guidekin's take:** Travel by train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then take a bus to Machu Picchu. Cusco hotel transfers, return train and bus tickets, admission and guiding are included; meals and drinks are extra. 5 from 40 reviews at €378 per person for 16h. In our comparison: #28 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The New Wonder of the World Machu Picchu deservedly tops the agenda of most visitors to Peru. Perched on a lofty plateau surrounded by soaring and descending Andean peaks, this ancient city is a poignant reminder of an advanced and powerful civilization. For the traveler to have a better experience Explore Unlimited Peru provides the best local Cusco guides with the best possible quality of service and you will feel that the price you paid for the tour will be a fair deal for everyone. ## Before you book - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 03:30, 04:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Meals or drinks. **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €378 per person - Duration: 16h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Machu Picchu Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 03:30, 04:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 40 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 40 of 40. - 5 stars: 40 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and patient pacing; transport disruptions have complicated some journeys. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides who explain Inca history and answer questions - Patient pacing adapted to travellers' physical abilities - Coordinated train, bus and hotel transfers - Helpful advance briefings and responsive planning support **Complaints:** - Road or rail disruptions complicated travel for some visitors Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2022-02-02 to 2026-06-19); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Roundtrip bus ticket from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu - Professional certified tour guide - Pick up and Drop from your hotel in Cusco - Roundtrip train tickets Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes (Tourist class) - Machu Picchu admission ticket. - Machu Picchu guided tour ## Not included - Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain (optional hike, must be booked in advance). - Meals or drinks. ## Itinerary 1. **Ollantaytambo** (pass by, no stop) - We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. Then in our private transport, we will be driving you to Ollantaytambo train station. It is a three hours drive through the Sacred Valley of the Incas. Here you will board the train to Aguas Calientes. 2. **Aguas Calientes** (1h) - The train journey itself is a rewarding travel experience. You will be able to see some remote Andean farms and villages along the course of the Urubamba river. You will then board the 2 hours train back to Ollantaytambo. Once at Aguas Calientes, our crew will be transferring... 3. **Machu Picchu** (3h) - Once at the entrance of the citadel, the local authorities will be verifying your passport and the entrance ticket so make sure to carry your original passport. We will then start with the two hours guided tour of the citadel. After this unforgettable experience, at a... 4. **Cusco** (3h) - Our representative will be meeting you on arrival and will be transferring you back to your hotel in Cusco. It will be a three hours drive from Ollantaytambo to Cusco. We will be reaching by 09:00 PM. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 03:30, 04:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 77** | €378 | 16h | 5.0 (40) | 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 #28 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. 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