Return train tickets, hotel pickup and drop-off, and buses up and down to the site are included; food and drinks cost extra. 4.92 from 122 reviews at €363 per person for 12h.
In our comparison: #39 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €363 per adult.
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.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 120 of 122
Star breakdown of all 122 ratings
Reviewers value the guides' knowledge and attentive care; some must chase the office for tickets and departure details.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (28 November 2024 to 31 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Experience Machu Picchu in one unforgettable day from Cusco, with transportation, train tickets, buses, entrance, and professional guiding arranged for you. Pickup is at approximately 4:00 a.m., depending on the train schedule. Travel to Ollantaytambo and board the Expedition Train for a scenic 1.5-hour journey to Aguas Calientes. Meet your English-speaking guide upon arrival and take the 30-minute bus to Machu Picchu. Enjoy a fascinating 2 to 3-hour guided tour through the terraces, temples, ceremonial spaces, and viewpoints included in your confirmed circuit. Afterward, return to Aguas Calientes for lunch on your own. Board the Expedition Train back to Ollantaytambo and continue by vehicle to your Cusco hotel, arriving at approximately 7:30 p.m. Times may vary according to the confirmed train and Machu Picchu entry tickets.
12hMachu Picchu Day Trip will take on an adventure to explore the Peruvian Andes, covered with the dense vegetation of the cloud forest. This spectacular city is a complex of Palaces, temples, houses, storehouses, plazas, and schools. The citadel lies on a high step ridge, surrounded by mountains and the Urubamba River. Scholars are still trying to uncover the mysteries of “the Lost City of the Incas.” Come and join me in these expeditions to visit this ancient city abandoned in the early 16th century.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Start and finish the tour at the door of your hotel
* All transportation Included
* Visit one of the legendary “Lost Cities of the Incas.”
* Professional, highly trained Native Tour Guides
* Round trip Expedition train
* Come back the same day to Cusco
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #39 of 77 | €363 | 12h | 4.92 (122) | shared |
| Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour | €465 | 12h | 4.97 (582) | private |
| Machupicchu full day private tour | €342 | 14h | 4.98 (349) | private |
| Machupicchu 1 day tour | €363 | 17h | 4.99 (171) | shared |
Ranked #39 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