All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-08-11| Option | Price | Per person | Length | Rating | Cancellation | Extra fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes PickupBest value | US$ 110 per group | US$ 18.33 (6 share) | 3h–4h | 4.94★ · 190 | free | +US$ 68 on site |
| Machu Picchu: Group tour from Aguas Calientes with guide | US$ 38 p.p. | US$ 38 | 3h–4h | 4.74★ · 23 | free | — |
| Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes with Tickets | US$ 169 p.p. | US$ 169 | 4h–5h | 4.96★ · 114 | non-refundable | — |
| Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas CalientesOur pick | US$ 170 p.p. | US$ 170 | 3h 30m | 4.78★ · 256 | non-refundable | — |
| Machu Picchu 2-Day Train Tour from Cusco & Aguas CalientesTop rated | US$ 495 p.p. | US$ 495 | 2d | 4.99★ · 141 | free | — |
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 18.33–US$ 495 (median US$ 169). With an extra fee to pay on site: 1 of 5. With 100+ reviews: 4 of 5.
Default order: real price per person — the group price divided by the seats it includes.
Private experiences (3)
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas CalientesYou’ll meet your guide in Aguas Calientes for a private Machu Picchu tour—bus rides and entry ticket sorted—so you can focus on walking ancient stone paths, hearing stories from someone who knows them well, and pausing for those moments when history feels close enough to touch.
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes PickupYou’ll start your day in Aguas Calientes with a friendly local guide who handles all the details—tickets checked, bus ride sorted—so you can focus on soaking up Machu Picchu’s history and atmosphere. Expect slow walks through misty ruins, stories behind ancient stones, flexible circuits based on your ticket, and plenty of time for photos or quiet moments looking out over those wild green peaks.
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes with TicketsYou’ll meet your guide in Aguas Calientes—either at your hotel or straight from the train—and skip ticket lines with everything pre-arranged. Walk through Machu Picchu’s temples and terraces at your own pace while hearing stories only locals know. Pause for photos at legendary viewpoints, maybe share a laugh over tricky Inca names, then ride back down as the day settles in around you.
2 to 5 hours (1)
Machu Picchu: Group tour from Aguas Calientes with guideStart your day in Aguas Calientes’ misty main square before joining a small group for a guided tour of Machu Picchu. Ride up together by bus, explore ancient terraces and temples with a local guide sharing stories in Spanish and English, pause for photos or just silence among the ruins — these are moments you’ll carry home long after leaving Peru.
Half day and longer (1)
Machu Picchu 2-Day Train Tour from Cusco & Aguas CalientesYou're picked up from your Cusco hotel at 7am and driven to Ollantaytambo to catch the train to Aguas Calientes, where you stay overnight. The next morning, a bus takes you to Machu Picchu for a two-hour guided tour of the citadel, with the option to hike Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu, or the Sun Gate. You return by bus and train to Cusco, arriving around 9pm. All transport, entry, one night's accommodation, and a local guide are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Machu Picchu without arranging train tickets, accommodation, buses, or a guide separately — the fixed itinerary and overnight stay mean you arrive rested and leave nothing to chance.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 3 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Machu Picchu: Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.78 out of 5 across 256 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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