Machupicchu guided tour with professional guide: 2–4 hours

Walk Machupicchu with someone who reads the ruins

A guided tour of Machupicchu starting from the train station, where a professional guide fluent in your language leads you by bus to the site, then spends 2 to 4 hours walking you through the Inca city's architecture, engineering and urban layout. The guide is included. Entrance tickets and the train journey itself are separate bookings. Children from age 2 are welcome.

The experience

You arrive at the train station and meet your guide, who takes you by tourist bus up to Machupicchu. From there, the walk begins: 2 to 4 hours moving through the terraces, temples and residential sectors of the Inca city. A professional guide who knows the place explains what you're standing in front of: the precision of the stonework, the water channels, why the city sits where it does, how the Inca organized the space. The difference between walking it alone and walking it with someone who understands the engineering is the difference between seeing a ruin and reading one.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian, so you get the detail in your language. The tour works for any fitness level, though the site itself has uneven terrain and stairs. Families bring children from age 2 onward. You choose whether you want a private guide for your group or join a shared guide service. The shared option means you're one of several small groups following the same guide, while private means the guide is yours alone.

Some options bundle the entrance ticket and bus. Others require you to buy those separately. Check which version you're booking so you know what's already arranged and what you need to handle before you arrive at the station.

What’s included

• Professional guide fluent in your choice of English, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian.
• bus transport from the train station to Machupicchu (on options that include it).
• 2 to 4 hours of guided walking through the Inca city.

Options for this experience

7 options

Shared Guide ServiceGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeShared guide only, in 2 shifts: the first tour starts at 7 am, with entry to Machu Picchu between 6 and 9 am. The second tour starts at 11 am, with entry to Machu Picchu between 9 am and 2 pm. Duration: 3 hours. Pickup from the indicated place: state your entry time to Machu Picchu so we can better coordinate leaving from the hotel or station and visiting Machu Picchu. Pickup is included.

Private guide for Machu PicchuGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePickup from the train station: we will stay in touch with the passenger via WhatsApp or other means to set up the necessary communication. Bus is not included. Pickup is included.

Huayna Picchu Mountain GuideGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeGuided visit to the Inca city: a highly personalized visit to the magical city, scheduled around your entry times, followed by the climb up the mountain. Private. Duration: 6 hours. Machu Picchu plus Huayna Picchu. Pickup is included.

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Machu Picchu Mountain GuideGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeGuide to Machu Picchu plus the mountain. Private. Duration: 6 hours. A highly personalized visit to the Inca city, scheduled around your entry times, followed by the climb up Machu Picchu Mountain and Inca Mountain. Pickup is included.

Private guided tour of Montaña ColoresGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timePersonalized VIP tour. Breakfast and lunch are included. Private transport. Pickup is included.

Machu Picchu entrance ticketGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeA1: Book one month in advance for the best service. We will send it to you by email or WhatsApp. The guide service is also included. Duration: 5 hours. We make your booking into a unique experience with the help of a professional guide. More guided tours to Machu Picchu. Pickup is included.

Hot Water Machu PicchuGuide in 4 languages · No fixed timeGuide service with entry: for your comfort, entry to the Inca city of Machu Picchu is included, along with the round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes. Duration: 5 hours. From the moment the tour starts, we collect you from the place you choose, for a personalized visit and guided tour. Departure point: the traveler chooses, for convenience, whether to be collected at the train station or at their hotel. Bus to Machu Picchu: the bus service to Machu Picchu and back from Aguas Calientes is included. Tickets included: entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and the buses are included. Train tickets are not included. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Mi Guia Machupicchu

Is this one for you?Book the private guide if you're traveling with a small group and want the guide's full attention for questions and photos. Choose the shared guide service if you're comfortable walking with other small groups and want to keep the cost lower.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the private guide and the shared guide service?

A private guide is yours alone for the full 2 to 4 hours. A shared guide leads multiple small groups through the site at the same time. Both are professional guides fluent in your language, and both explain the same ruins. The difference is group size and attention.

Do I need to buy the entrance ticket and bus ticket separately, or are they included?

It depends on which option you choose at checkout. Some options bundle the bus from the station and the entrance ticket. Others are the guide only. Read the option details before you book so you know what you still need to arrange.

How much walking is involved, and is it suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking on uneven terrain with stairs, and the site sits at high altitude, so pace yourself and let your guide know if you need to slow down or take breaks.