Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

Highlights

  • Discover Inca history at the Royal Tomb, Sacred Plaza, and Sun Gate

  • Gain insight into the ways in which the historic sites were used by the Incas

  • Entrance fees and round-trip public bus travel from Aguas Calientes included

Summary

Choose the departure time to suit your schedule—between early-morning and mid-afternoon—and meet your private guide at the public bus stop in Aguas Calientes. Then, hop aboard your bus and take the short journey up the hillside to the UNESCO–listed Machu Picchu. Enjoy sweeping views along the Urubamba River and its canyon, and head inside to explore Machu Picchu on foot. With your private guide to lead the way, admire the ceremonial shrines and terraced hills, and gain insight into the site’s rich Inca history. Discover key features such as the Main Temple, Royal Tomb, and Sacred Plaza, and hear how the locations would have been used. As you explore the site, capture views of the Sun Gate and Temple of the Sun on camera. When your time in Machu Picchu comes to an end, return by public bus to Aguas Calientes to conclude your tour.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Why take this tour?

The Incan archaeological site of Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranks as one of the world’s most famous, with history dating back to the 15th century. On this private guided tour with round-trip travel from Aguas Calientes, get the inside story on the Royal Tomb, Sacred Plaza, and Sun Gate—and learn more than if touring independently.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Bus Aguas Calientes / Machu Picchu / Aguas Calientes

  • Ticket to Machu Picchu

  • Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

  • Lunch

  • Train tickets from/to Cusco

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

We suggest arriving in Peru with antibacterial gel for personal use.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Operated by:

Viajes Pacifico

About operator:

Visit Machu Picchu by train on a full-day trip from Cusco that takes the hassle out of exploring the spectacular Inca site. Pre-booking a tour ensures you have a ticket for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where daily visitor numbers are capped, and you explore the sprawling site with a guide. When booking, choose from a variety of train options, from budget-friendly to more modern.

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