Machu Picchu ticket with private guide: 2-hour personalized tour

Machu Picchu with a guide who stops when you want to linger

A Machu Picchu ticket bundled with a private licensed guide for a 2-hour personalized walk through the citadel. You enter during one of four morning slots (6am, 7am, 8am or 9am) and receive priority assistance at the gate. The guide explains the Temple of the Sun, Main Plaza, agricultural terraces and viewpoints while you set the pace. Circuit assignment (1, 2 or 3) depends on availability at the time of booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided tour of Machu Picchu

• Enter Machu Picchu with private guide
• Explore Temple of the Sun
• Visit Main Plaza and terraces
• See ceremonial enclosures
• Enjoy viewpoints over citadel
• Learn history and architecture
• Ask questions at your pace

The experience

Machu Picchu entry alone leaves you navigating the terraces and temples on your own. This ticket pairs your admission with a private guide licensed to work inside the citadel, which means someone who knows the site answers your questions as you move through it. The guide adapts the walk to what interests you (whether that's the architecture, the history, the spiritual role of the site or the angles for photographs) rather than moving a group through a fixed script. You get approximately 2 hours of guided time, enough to cover the iconic areas without rushing through them.

Entry happens during one of four morning windows: 6am, 7am, 8am or 9am. The operator coordinates your exact time based on availability from Peru's Ministry of Culture, which means you'll need to confirm your train schedule with them before you book. They recommend contacting via WhatsApp at [phone] to make sure the entry slot aligns with when you can actually reach the site. Which circuit (1, 2 or 3) you walk depends on what's available when your ticket is issued. Each circuit offers different perspectives of the UNESCO site, but you won't know which one until confirmation. Priority assistance at the main gate means you skip the standard queue when you arrive.

Passport details for all travelers must be sent to the operator after booking: clear photos of every participant's passport page, submitted via booking-platform messaging, WhatsApp or message the operator through the booking platform. This step is mandatory and ensures your names, dates of birth and passport numbers match exactly on the official tickets. Children from age 3 are welcome. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Machu Picchu entrance ticket for one of the three available circuits.
• private licensed guide for approximately 2 hours inside the citadel.
• priority assistance at the main gate.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (17 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 16 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CHULLPI EXPEDITIONS S.A.C.

Is this one for you?Book this if you want someone who knows Machu Picchu to answer questions and adapt the walk to what interests you most, rather than moving through the site on your own or with a large group. The early morning entry windows (6am to 9am) mean you're on the terraces when fewer visitors have arrived, though you'll need to coordinate your train schedule with the operator to make sure your entry time is reachable.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 16 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What exactly does the private guide show you at Machu Picchu?

The guide walks you through the Temple of the Sun, Main Plaza, agricultural terraces, ceremonial enclosures and viewpoints overlooking the entire citadel, explaining the history, architecture and spiritual significance of each area while answering your questions at your own pace.

Can I choose which entry time I want?

Entry is available only at 6am, 7am, 8am or 9am. The operator coordinates your exact time based on official ticket availability and your train schedule, so you'll confirm the slot after booking rather than choosing it upfront.

How do I know which circuit I'll walk?

Circuit assignment (1, 2 or 3) is subject to availability at the time your ticket is issued and cannot be guaranteed in advance. Each circuit offers a unique perspective of the site. The guide will work within whichever one is confirmed for you.

What do I need to do after I book?

Send clear photos of all travelers' passport pages to the operator via booking-platform messaging, WhatsApp [phone]) or email. This is mandatory and ensures your names and passport details match exactly on the official entrance tickets.

Should I book this before or after I arrange my train ticket?

Contact the operator on WhatsApp before purchasing your train ticket. They need to confirm your Machu Picchu entry time first, then you can book the train that gets you there in time for that slot. The timing has to align for the visit to work.