--- title: Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 155 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 259 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] rank_in_category: 72 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-private-guided-tour-from-aguas-calientes/ --- # Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party starts in Aguas Calientes and follows your selected circuit at Machu Picchu. 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 (table below). ## Overview Machu 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Departure Point: Aguas Calientes (Machu… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 9 start times: between 06:00 and 14:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €155 per person for the ST Circuit 2 or Traditional option; other options up to €289 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.78/5 from 259 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: VIPAC Travel - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 9 start times between 06:00 and 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.78 from 259 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 243 of 259. - 5 stars: 229 (88%) - 4 stars: 14 (5%) - 3 stars: 9 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (2%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value knowledgeable, patient guides and photo help, but some wanted more history and less time spent on pictures **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explaining Machu Picchu's history and culture - Guides choosing photo spots and taking pictures for travellers - Help with tickets, shuttle buses and meeting at hotels or the station - Patient pacing and breaks for visitors struggling with stairs or altitude - Friendly guides who engage well with children **Complaints:** - Some praised the historical detail, while others felt photos took priority over explanations - Unclear meeting instructions or missing contact before the tour Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-26 to 2026-10-10); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | ST Circuit 2 or Traditional | €155 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | 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. | | ST Circuit 3 The Royal Circuit | €178 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | 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. | | ST Circuit 3 & Huchuy Picchu | €268 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | 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. | | ST Circuit 3A & Huayna Picchu | €287 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | 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. | | ST Circuit 1B or Upper terrace | €289 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | Includes guided tour: Panoramic Viewpoint only. Without train tickets. | | ST Circuit 1A & Mapi Mountain | €289 / person (for 2+ people) | Portuguese, Spanish, English, French | 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. | ## What's included - Admission Ticket to Machu Picchu citadel on selected circuit and shift. - Expert Professional Guide from Machu Picchu town - Shuttle Bus Machu Picchu town / Citadel gate / Machu Picchu town ## Not included - Lunch - Train tickets from/to Cusco - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 2. **Machupicchu** (2h; admission included) - Your 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. 3. **Aguas Calientes** (pass by, no stop) - After the tour, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus, completing the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 06:00 and 14:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Departure Point: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) bus station Dates: Daily Return point: Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town) bus station Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Tour starts in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town) - Bring comfortable shoes to walk and camera. - You can choose your shift to go inside the citadel. Take care about the arrival time of the train. - VIPAC is not responsible about train delays. - The admission ticket of Machu Picchu is not refundable and valid for the date of travel only. - Machu Picchu has implemented new visitor circuits, with three main routes with specific differences to distribute passengers in various areas. These changes are intended to improve the visitor experience and preserve the integrity of the archaeological site. The circuit with route 2 will be given as priority and if it is not available, the options of taking circuit 3B or circuit 1B will be informed so that you can confirm your decision before the tickets are issued. - Remember that, if you are a Peruvian national, you must have a valid National Identity Document (DNI) in order to be able to issue your ticket to Machu Picchu. In addition, this document must be sent through the corresponding platform and presented on the day of the visit. The system does not allow the issuance of tickets with a passport for Peruvian citizens. - The option to take the Panoramic Circuit 1 tour from the moment you enter the Citadel of Machu Picchu can be extended for a maximum of 2 hours. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €310 | €155 | | 4 | €516 | €129 | | 6 | €768 | €128 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Machu Picchu Day Trips start at €295 per person. ## Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #72 of 77** | €155 | 3h 30m | 4.78 (259) | 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 #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. 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