--- title: Machu Picchu Official Ticket Circuit 2, Bus & Private Guide lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 51 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [de, pt, ja, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 33 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-official-ticket-circuit-2-bus-private-guide/ --- # Machu Picchu Official Ticket Circuit 2, Bus & Private Guide **Guidekin's take:** Explore Machu Picchu on a private tour for your party, with entry and return bus tickets included. The service begins in Aguas Calientes, so you need to reach the town first; lunch is extra. 4.96 from 51 reviews at €159 per person for 3h–4h. In our comparison: #33 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most iconic Inca citadel, on a private tour from Aguas Calientes. Enjoy an exclusive experience with personalized attention as a professional guide reveals the history, architecture, and cultural significance of ancient temples, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial sites. Capture unforgettable photos from the best viewpoints and get up close to the llamas that inhabit the sanctuary. The private format allows you to move at your own pace and tailor the visit to your personal interests. • Private guide assigned based on the language selected at the time of booking • Languages available: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese • Personalized experience with greater flexibility and more time for photos • Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket – Circuits 1, 2, or 3 • Last-minute tickets available (subject to availability) ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 10 start times: between 06:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person for the Circuit 2 or Classic Route option; other options up to €181 - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10 start times between 06:00 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.96 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 51. - 5 stars: 49 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise informative guides, patient pacing and help with photos, but the route involves plenty of steps. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Inca history and the site's archaeology - Guides take photos and know good viewpoints - Patient pacing, with breaks and support for limited mobility - Clear advance communication and coordinated tickets and transfers **Complaints:** - Numerous steps and rugged terrain along the route Written by Guidekin from the 41 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2022-06-22 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Circuit 2 or Classic Route | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Japanese, German, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish | Circuit 2 or Classic Route: Includes access to the classic photo spot and the lower part of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred entry time to Machu Picchu Pickup included | | Circuit 1 – Panoramic View | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Japanese, German, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish | Circuit 1 or Classic Photo Spot: No Access to the Lower Part of Machu Picchu Duration: 3 hours Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred available entry time to Machu Picchu. Pickup included | | Circuit 3 – Lower Area | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Japanese, German, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish | Private guide: Start the private guided tour from Aguas Calientes. Circuit 3: Access to the Lower Areas of Machu Picchu Only Bus ticket: includes round-trip bus ticket Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred entry time to Machu Picchu Pickup included | | Last-Minute Ticket | €181 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Japanese, German, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish | Last-Minute Ticket: Last-Minute Ticket – This ticket is priced higher than the standard options. Circuit 1 + Machu Picchu Mountain: This ticket gives you access to the classic photo spot (high platform) and includes entry to Machu Picchu Mountain. Private Guide: Includes a private guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel via the high platform (does not include a guide for Machu Picchu Mountain). Pickup included | ## What's included - 24/7 Customer Support After Booking the Tour - Train station pick-up available if arriving the same day - Private Guide (Select your language when booking) - Round-Trip Bus Ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes) - Pre-tour briefing one day in advance if you arrive in Aguas Calientes early - Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket (Select your entry time and Circuit 1, 2, or 3 when booking) ## Not included - Tips (Optional) - Lunch - Guide Available in French (Additional Fee Applies) - Guide available in Italian - Guide available in Japanese - Guide available in German ## Itinerary 1. **Aguas Calientes** (30m) - Taking this private tour of Machu Picchu allows you to choose an entry time between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., meet your guide, and depart by bus from Aguas Calientes. After a 20-minute ride to the top of Machu Picchu hill, you will enter the archaeological site and enjoy a... 2. **Machupicchu** (3h; admission included) - Explore its terraced hills, get up close to the resident llamas, and admire the stunning mountains surrounding the valley. Along the way, your private guide will explain the history and significance of the most important sites. Having a private guide means you can ask plenty... 3. **Aguas Calientes** (30m) - After a thorough exploration of South America's most famous archaeological site, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 06:00 and 15:00 - 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available at no additional cost. Italian, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese require an additional fee, which will be requested after the tour has been booked. - Select your entrance time to the citadel. Please be mindful of train arrival times. - The service begins in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town). - Machu Picchu entrance tickets are only valid for the date printed on the ticket. We will assist visitors who miss their scheduled entry, as long as it is on the same date indicated on their ticket. - Our team will contact you one day before the tour to coordinate a pre-tour briefing. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #33 of 77** | €159 | 3h–4h | 4.96 (51) | private | | [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 #33 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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