Entry, tea, a guided visit, shuttle buses and private Cusco hotel transfers are included; a private guide costs extra. 4.57 from 170 reviews at €1431 per person for 13h.
In our comparison: #75 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €1431 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.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 152 of 170
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Reviewers praise attentive service and live music; opinions differ on the overall value
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (11 June 2022 to 28 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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After hotel pickup in Cusco, take a 20-minute drive to Poroy Station, where you are offered a welcome drink before boarding the train. Once on board, walk through the sparkling brass and polished-wood interior to find your elegantly upholstered seat. During the 3-hour journey to Aguas Calientes, the nearest station to Machu Picchu, explore the train’s observation platform, bar car, and two dining cars, where you will enjoy a 3-course lunch (sample menu in the itinerary below), with each course paired with wines selected by the sommelier. Sample lunch menu (subject to change): First course: • Wayllabamba trout with fava beans, Andean mint and airampo emulsion Main course: • Lamb cannelloni with spring greens, elderberry and potato pesto Dessert: • Organic cocoa with pineapple, olive oil, Maca toffee, Maras salt and lavender
4h · Admission includedOn arrival at Aguas Calientes station, board a shuttle bus reserved exclusively for Hiram Bingham passengers. Explore the cloud-shrouded archaeological site on a guided tour through the ancient city’s main streets, ceremonial shrines, solar clock, and precisely carved stairways, and learn how the Incas designed this self-sufficient city with agricultural terraces fed by natural springs.
3h · Admission includedEnjoy scones and sandwiches with tea or coffee, or sample appetizers accompanied by a selection of wines. Return to Aguas Calientes to board the Hiram Bingham train back to Cusco, where you will be served a 4-course gourmet dinner (sample menu below) and may find yourself joining the onboard musicians in song and dance during the journey.
4h · Admission includedExperience first-class transport and dining all the way to Machu Picchu and back aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham train, equipped with classic 1920s Pullman cars that hold no more than 84 passengers. During this luxurious journey through breathtaking Andean landscapes, you get to enjoy a tablecloth lunch and dinner served with free-flowing wines by an attentive staff. Enjoy transfer rides reserved for Hiram Bingham passengers and tour world-famous Machu Picchu. Before you head back to Cusco (and reality), stop for afternoon tea at the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel on the ancient site.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #75 of 77 | €1431 | 13h | 4.57 (170) | 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 #75 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