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Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day

4.6 · 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by Mega Expeditions
Duration
18h–20h
Group
Shared tour · private option available
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
01:00, 04:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Reach Machu Picchu by train from Ollantaytambo, with Cusco hotel pickup, return rail travel and the uphill bus included.

Bookings less than three months ahead require a private guide and an overnight itinerary. 4.58 from 65 reviews at €328 per person for 18h–20h.

In our comparison: #74 of 77 in Machu Picchu Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour to Machupicchu By Train Full-Day The page pricePickup included€328
Rooftop Train 360 better viewsUpgraded Train Pickup included€426
PRIVATE GUIDE ENGLISHPickup included€449

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.

Included and not included

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cusco the day tour
  • 2-hour Machu Picchu group guide included if booked 3 months ahead; otherwise private guide required
  • Machupicchu entrance for booking with 3 moths in advance, if not the tour has to be in 2 days)
  • Tourist transport from Cusco to Ollantaytambo train station Round Trip.
  • Brifing with the guide one day before the tour
  • Bus up from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu.
  • Train Tickets from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes RoundTrip
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.6
65 ratings
Tripadvisor 58 · Viator 7

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 57 of 65

Star breakdown of all 65 ratings

5 stars
55 · 85%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
2 · 3%
2 stars
3 · 5%
1 star
3 · 5%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and flexible help; entry tickets are not always secured before travel

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides who explain Machu Picchu's history clearly
  • Flexible help with changed plans and late bookings
  • Helpful briefings and support through the travel arrangements
  • Friendly, patient guides who help travellers feel at ease

Complaints

  • Entry tickets are not always secured before travel, leading to queues or changes to the planned visit
  • Some receive clear plans, while others report missing details and confusing travel arrangements
  • Travellers change between separate staff, with no guide accompanying them throughout

Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (9 February 2020 to 4 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
01:00, 04:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Mega Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Machu Picchu Day Trips

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #74 of 77€32818h–20h4.58 (65)shared
Machu Picchu Full Day - Private Tour€46512h4.97 (582)private
Machupicchu full day private tour€34214h4.98 (349)private
Machupicchu 1 day tour€36317h4.99 (171)shared

Ranked #74 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

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