Entry, guidance and return shuttle buses are included; train tickets to and from Cusco are extra. 4.78 from 259 reviews at €155 per person for 3h 30m.
In our comparison: #72 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| ST Circuit 2 or TraditionalThe page price | 2.5 hours visiting the traditional trail of Machu Picchu with private guide. Train tickets not included. Private Tour: 2.5 hours visiting the traditional trail of Machu Picchu with private guide. Train tickets not included. | €155 for 2+ people |
| ST Circuit 3 The Royal Circuit | Private Tour: Circuit 3B "The Royal Circuit". 2.5 hours inside the lower side of Machu Picchu citadel, without train tickets. Circuit 3 or The Royal Circuit: Circuit 3B "The Royal Circuit". 2.5 hours inside the lower side of Machu Picchu citadel, without train tickets. | €178 for 2+ people |
| ST Circuit 3 & Huchuy Picchu | Circuit 3D or The Royal Circuit with Huchuy Picchu Mountain. Without train tickets. Private Tour: Includes guided tour to Machu Picchu Citadel and Huchuy Picchu Mountain. Without train tickets. | €268 for 2+ people |
| ST Circuit 3A & Huayna Picchu | Circuit 3A or The Royal Circuit with Huayna Picchu Mountain. Without train tickets. Private tour: Includes guided tour to Machu Picchu Citadel and Huayna Picchu Mountain. Without train tickets. | €287 for 2+ people |
| ST Circuit 1B or Upper terrace | Includes guided tour: Panoramic Viewpoint only. Without train tickets. | €289 for 2+ people |
| ST Circuit 1A & Mapi Mountain | Includes guided tour to the panoramic viewpoint (upper terrace) and the summit of Machu Picchu mountain. Private Tour: Includes guided tour to the panoramic viewpoint (upper terrace) and the summit of Machu Picchu mountain. | €289 for 2+ people |
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.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 243 of 259
Star breakdown of all 259 ratings
Reviewers value knowledgeable, patient guides and photo help, but some wanted more history and less time spent on pictures
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 April 2024 to 10 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Taking this private tour means you’ll be able to choose a time, between the hours of 5:30am and 3:30pm, to greet your guide and depart by bus from Aguas Calientes.
Pass by, no stopYour private guide will customize the tour according to your interests, allowing you to ask questions and dive deeper into the history and significance of the site. The guide will also take photographs for you throughout the experience.
2h · Admission includedAfter the tour, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus, completing the tour.
Pass by, no stopMachu Picchu, one of the new 7 Seven Wonders of the World shows you the enigmatic Inca citadel and its history. If you have already bought your train tickets, this private tour is perfect for you! Bus tickets, entrance fees to Machu Picchu Citadel and private guidance are included.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #72 of 77 | €155 | 3h 30m | 4.78 (259) | private |
| 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 #72 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