Join an exclusive small-group tour in Machu Picchu Citadel and experience one of the world's most visited sites in a very private way with a local and knowledgeable tour guide. Marvel at the beauty and mystery of this UNESCO listing.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 15 hours
- Starting time 4:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Please provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.
Experience
Cusco
- 2 hours
Ollantaytambo Train Station
- 2.5 hours
Aguas Calientes
- 30 minutes
Machu Picchu (guided tour)
- 30 minutes
Aguas Calientes
- 2.5 hours
Ollantaytambo Train Station
- 2 hours
Cusco
- Take in the stunning beauty of the Andes as you travel by train to Aguas Calientes
- Tour the sacred Machu Picchu complex with a local guide
- Step back in time as you learn about the history of the world Heritage Site
- Enjoy a highly personalized tour in a small-group of up to 8 people
- Drop-off in Cusco
- Round-trip transportation between Cusco and Ollantaytambo
- Official English-speaking guide in Machu Picchu (2.5 hours)
- Train ticket (round-trip between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes)
- Entrance to Machu Picchu
- Bus ticket (round-trip between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu)
- Bus to Cusco
- Private hotel pickup at hotels in Cusco's historic center
- Personalized small-group tour of up to 8 people
- Tips
- Meals
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Insect repellent
- Jacket
- Cash
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- You must bring a current valid passport on the day of travel.
- Please note that trains are scheduled according to availability and the guided tour of Machu Picchu lasts around 2-2.5 hours; there will be plenty of free time to enjoy Aguas Calientes before your return to Cusco.
- Machu Picchu is regulated by Peru Government; visitors are permitted to stay in the Citadel only during the guided tour. Please be aware that by regulation you may not re-enter the Citadel.
- The local partner will provide all tickets required for your entrance in the site and transportation.