Entry tickets cannot be changed or transferred once issued. 4.94 from 50 reviews at €382 per person for 12h.
In our comparison: #41 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 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.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Vistadome & Classic Economy Return The page price | Panoramic Vistadome & Classic : Outbound journey on the scenic Vistadome panoramic train. Return comfortably on the standard classic economy train. Duration: 1 day: A perfectly organized full-day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu, maximizing your time exploring the sacred citadel. Lunch & Water: Enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes and one fresh bottle of water for your day. Cusco to Machu Picchu Citadel: Door-to-door route from your Cusco hotel to the Ollantaytambo station, moving smoothly up to the mountain citadel. Trains & Minivan: Comfortable ground transfers and passenger trains equipped with panoramic windows along the river. All Tickets: Your official Machu Picchu entry passes, round-trip mountain shuttle bus tickets, and train tickets are all covered. Pickup included | €382 for 2+ people |
| Round-Trip Panoramic Vistadome Experience | Panoramic Vistadome Train : Travel both ways aboard the premium Vistadome train. Enjoy leather seats, large panoramic windows, and local music. Duration: 1 day: A perfectly organized full-day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu, maximizing your time exploring the sacred citadel. Lunch & water: Enjoy a delicious sit-down lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes and one fresh bottle of water for your day. Cusco to Machu Picchu Citadel: Door-to-door route from your Cusco hotel to the Ollantaytambo station, moving smoothly up to the mountain citadel. Train & Minivan: Comfortable ground transfers and passenger trains equipped with panoramic windows along the river. All Tickets included: Your official Machu Picchu entry passes, round-trip mountain shuttle bus tickets, and train tickets are all covered. Pickup included | €409 for 2+ people |
| Panoramic Vistadome & Premium Observatory Return | Premium Observatory Return : Outbound panoramic Vistadome train. Return onboard the premium Observatory train featuring an outdoor lounge car. Duration: 1 day: A perfectly organized full-day trip from Cusco to Machu Picchu, maximizing your time exploring the sacred citadel. Lunch & Water: njoy a delicious sit-down lunch at a local restaurant in Aguas Calientes and one fresh bottle of water for your day. Cusco to Machu Picchu Citadel : Door-to-door route from your Cusco hotel to the Ollantaytambo station, moving smoothly up to the mountain citadel. Train & Minivan: Comfortable ground transfers and passenger trains equipped with panoramic windows along the beautiful river. All Tickets: Your official Machu Picchu entry passes, round-trip mountain shuttle bus tickets, and train tickets are all covered. Pickup included | €445 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.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 49 of 50
Star breakdown of all 50 ratings
Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and coordinated transfers; the recurring caveat is the wait for the return train.
Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 May 2017 to 4 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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Receive an early-morning pickup from your hotel around 5:00 a.m. to go to the train station in Ollantaytambo.
Arrive at Ollantaytambo for the rail journey to the mysterious lost city of Machu Picchu.
Upon arrival in Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Picchu, you will walk to the bus stop for a short 25-minute ride up the hill to the Inca citadel.
30 minSpend the next two hours enjoying a guided walking tour that provides an overview of the key landmarks and history of this remarkable Inca site. You will also have some free time to explore at your own pace, relax, and take photos. Important Information about Machu Picchu: The Peruvian Ministry of Culture has updated the visiting rules for Machu Picchu, dividing entrance hours into two sessions: AM Entrance: 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PM Entrance: 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Visitors must leave the site within their assigned time slot and are not allowed re-entry once they exit. Those who fail to comply will be escorted out by the appropriate authorities. For the full-day tour, the visiting time begins when the check-in at Machu Picchu is completed. For example, if entry is at 9:00 a.m., you may remain in the park until 1:00 p.m., which allows ample time to explore this amazing site.
Admission includedAfter your visit, take the bus down to Aguas Calientes for lunch. Then, board the train for the return journey to the station in Ollantaytambo, where you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cusco. Please Note: Train times may vary depending on booking and will be confirmed according to the train company’s timetable and availability.
Discover Machu Picchu, one of the new ‘seven wonders of the world,’ during this time-saving full-day trip and guided tour from Cusco. Take a morning train ride from Cusco before enjoying a guided tour of this famous Inca Citadel. Round-trip train tickets, site entrance fee, guided site tour, lunch and hotel transfers are all covered.
Our priority, provide Machu Picchu circuit 2 ticket:
DID YOU KNOW? Tickets are issued in real-time based on current availability and require passport details. If Circuit 2 is sold out at the time of booking, the next best available circuit (1 or 3) will be provided. Once issued, tickets are strictly non-changeable and non-transferable.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #41 of 77 | €382 | 12h | 4.94 (50) | 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 #41 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