Day Trips to Machu Picchu at a glance
- Our pick: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train with Guide, US$ 399 per person (12h–16h, 4.73★ · 156).
- Top rated: Machu Picchu Day Trip by Train from Cusco with Sacred Valley, US$ 414 per person (16h, 4.97★ · 97).
- Best value: Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Guide & Train, US$ 359 per person (12h–18h, 4.91★ · 139).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: US$ 336–US$ 429 (median US$ 395). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 13.
Of the 13 options: 13 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 13 with hotel pickup, 11 kid-friendly, 4 private and 7 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Day Trips to Machu Picchu
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Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Panoramic train & guided tour Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with hotel pickup, panoramic train to Aguas Calientes, and a professional guide leading you through the citadel for two and a half hours. Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.83 (1,064 reviews) Duration: 14h–15h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 395 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip Cusco: Train & Guided Tour Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with round-trip train, guided citadel walk, and hotel pickup. Departs 4:30am, returns 7pm. Lunch included in Aguas Calientes. Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.60 (763 reviews) Duration: 12h–16h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · FR +1 ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 418 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Train & Expert Guide Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with premium train, entry ticket, shuttle bus and local guide. Hotel pickup included, morning shifts 9am–11am. Book 60 days ahead. Every day · 04:00, 05:00, 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.51 (1,721 reviews) Duration: 14h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 336 per person
Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Train, guide, tickets included Leave Cusco at dawn, ride the panoramic train to Aguas Calientes, then explore Machu Picchu with a professional guide for three hours before wandering. Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.84 (360 reviews) Duration: 14h–15h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 389 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided Tour Full-day guided tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco with hotel pickup, train tickets and entrance included. Every day · 04:00 and 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.85 (467 reviews) Duration: 15h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 379 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train with Guide Ride the scenic train from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, then explore Machu Picchu's temples and terraces with an expert guide. Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.73 (156 reviews) Duration: 12h–16h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 399 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Guide & Train Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with hotel pickup, train, guided tour, and lunch included. Small groups, professional guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.91 (139 reviews) Duration: 12h–18h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 359 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip by Train from Cusco with Sacred Valley Wake up early in Cusco for a train ride through the Sacred Valley, explore Machu Picchu with a local guide, and enjoy time in Aguas Calientes. Includes pickup. Every day · 02:30 and 03:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.97 (97 reviews) Duration: 16h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 414 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & Bus Hotel pickup at dawn, 2-hour drive to Ollantaytambo train station, then train to Aguas Calientes. Includes entry, guided tour, and return transport to Cusco. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available ★ 4.80 (142 reviews) Duration: 16h–20h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 365 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & Bus Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco via Expedition Train with guided citadel tour, all transport, meals and entry ticket included. Departs 4:30am, returns evening. Every day · 05:30 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.96 (325 reviews) Duration: 16h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 419 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Train & Guided Tour Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, entry ticket, guided tour and hotel pickup. Departs 4am, returns by 10pm. Small groups, all fitness levels. Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.78 (96 reviews) Duration: 12h–16h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +2 ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 429 per person
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & Scenic Train Feel the thrill of Machu Picchu on a private day trip from Cusco, with scenic train, expert guide, and all tickets included. Early pickup and local insights. Every day · 04:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.97 (108 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 420 per person
Machu Picchu day trip from Ollantaytambo: 5-6 hours in the citadel Machu Picchu day trip from Ollantaytambo includes roundtrip train, entry ticket, and bus to the ruins. Meet your assistant in Aguas Calientes. 5–6 hours. Every day · 03:00 and 05:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 12h–18h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 394 per person
The top 12 of 13 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train with GuideOur pickGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 399 per person | 12h–16h | 4.73★ · 156 | Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip by Train from Cusco with Sacred ValleyTop ratedGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | US$ 414 per person | 16h | 4.97★ · 97 | Every day · 02:30 and 03:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Guide & TrainBest valuePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 359 per person | 12h–18h | 4.91★ · 139 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Panoramic train & guided tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 395 per person | 14h–15h | 4.83★ · 1,064 | Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip Cusco: Train & Guided TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 418 per person | 12h–16h | 4.60★ · 763 | Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Train & Expert GuideGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 336 per person | 14h | 4.51★ · 1,721 | Every day · 04:00, 05:00, 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Train, guide, tickets includedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 389 per person | 14h–15h | 4.84★ · 360 | Every day · 04:00 and 05:00 | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Full-Day Guided TourPickup offered | US$ 379 per person | 15h | 4.85★ · 467 | Every day · 04:00 and 06:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & BusGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 365 per person | 16h–20h | 4.80★ · 142 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco by Train & BusGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 419 per person | 16h | 4.96★ · 325 | Every day · 05:30 | English, Spanish |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Train & Guided TourGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 429 per person | 12h–16h | 4.78★ · 96 | Every day · 04:00 and 04:30 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Tour & Scenic TrainPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 420 per person | 10h | 4.97★ · 108 | Every day · 04:00 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco: Private Guide & Train (US$ 359 per person) · Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Panoramic train & guided tour (US$ 395 per person) · Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco: Train, guide, tickets included (US$ 389 per person)
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