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Cusco: Machu Picchu Small Group Tour with Tickets

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    Cusco: Machu Picchu Small Group Tour with Tickets

    4.6

    39 reviews

    From US$ 328 per person

    Join an exclusive small-group tour in Machu Picchu Citadel and experience one of the world's most visited sites in a very private way with a local and knowledgeable tour guide. Marvel at the beauty and mystery of this UNESCO listing.

    About this activity

    Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
    Mobile ticketing
    Use your phone or print your voucher
    Duration 15 hours
    Check availability to see starting times.
    Instant confirmation
    Live tour guide
    Spanish, English
    Pickup included
    Please provide your hotel’s name and address in Cusco center. Please indicate if you are staying at a private accommodation (with address), you will then be provided with a meeting point close by.
    Small group
    Limited to 8 participants

    Experience

    Itinerary
    5 hours

    • Cusco

    • 2 hours

    • Ollantaytambo Train Station

    • 2.5 hours

    • Aguas Calientes

    • 30 minutes

    • Machu Picchu (guided tour)

    • 30 minutes

    • Aguas Calientes

    • 2.5 hours

    • Ollantaytambo Train Station

    • 2 hours

    • Cusco

    Pickup included
    Main stop
    Other stop
    Transfer stop
    Highlights
    • Take in the stunning beauty of the Andes as you travel by train to Aguas Calientes
    • Tour the sacred Machu Picchu complex with a local guide
    • Step back in time as you learn about the history of the world Heritage Site
    • Enjoy a highly personalized tour in a small-group of up to 8 people
    Full description

    On this 1-day excursion, visit Peru’s most important archaeological and cultural treasure. The day begins with pick-up at your hotel, and transfer to the train station in Ollantaytambo. An early 5:05 AM departure means you’ll have ample time to explore Machu Picchu. Take in the beauty of the valleys on the train journey to Aguas Calientes. From this point, there’s just a 30-minute bus trip to the sanctuary of Machu Picchu. Explore the Inca complex with a knowledgeable guide. See the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the mausoleum, and more. Have free time to take photos and walk around on your own. Visit the Plaza de Armas in town and see what handicrafts are on offer. 

    Return to Ollantaytambo by train, and then you’ll be taken back to Cusco.

    Includes
    • Drop-off in Cusco
    • Round-trip transportation between Cusco and Ollantaytambo
    • Official English-speaking guide in Machu Picchu (2.5 hours)
    • Train ticket (round-trip between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes)
    • Entrance to Machu Picchu
    • Bus ticket (round-trip between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu)
    • Bus to Cusco
    • Private hotel pickup at hotels in Cusco's historic center
    • Personalized small-group tour of up to 8 people
    • Tips
    • Meals
    Not suitable for
    • People with mobility impairments
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions

    You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

    Safety measures in place
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • You must bring your own headphones
    • You are required to bring and wear a mask
    • You must fill out a travel information form
    • You will receive a mandatory temperature check

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    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Camera
    • Sunscreen
    • Water
    • Insect repellent
    • Jacket
    • Cash
    • Power bank

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    •  You must bring a current valid passport on the day of travel.
    •  Please note that trains are scheduled according to availability and the guided tour of Machu Picchu lasts around 2-2.5 hours; there will be plenty of free time to enjoy Aguas Calientes before your return to Cusco.
    • Machu Picchu is regulated by Peru Government; visitors are permitted to stay in the Citadel only during the guided tour. Please be aware that by regulation you may not re-enter the Citadel.
    •  The local partner will provide all tickets required for your entrance in the site and transportation.
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.6 /5

    based on 39 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.6/5
    • Transportation
      4.4/5
    • Value for money
      4.3/5
    • Safety
      5/5

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    This experience couldn´t have been any better. Cusco and Machu Pichu are open and pretty close to back to normal. You are expected to still wear a mask, but other than that, really enjoyable. Our van to Ollantaytambo arrived right on time and the driver was very friendly and accommodating. We had a member of the group who was struggling with altitude sickness and he stopped a couple of times to let her get some air and make sure that she was good to continue. Get your guide sends all of the train tickets, bus ticket and park entrance tickets to your phone, which made travel super simple and quick. The train ride was beautiful and more than we had imagined. When we got off the train in Machu Pichu town (Aguas Calientes) our guide was waiting for us and pretty much stayed with us the entire day until we got back on the train. He had some good food recommendations for us and helped us every step of the tour. He was knowledgeab and friendly and we would definitely use get your guide again.

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    July 25, 2021

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    Austin – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    We had a fantastic day today on our Machu Picchu trip. The bus driver picked us up at a hotel on time. He was very friendly. Willka Travel had everything ready to go for us, including all of our bus, train, and Machu Picchu tickets. The guide at Machu Picchu was was fantastic. He spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable of the history there. Our return trip was just as good. I highly recommend this trip.

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    March 10, 2020

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    Jason – United States Verified GetYourGuide customer

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    Absolutely wonderful experience. Easy to book. Choice of train type not clear on the site, but through reviews the 360 train chosen, great experience already en route to MP. The view over the river and the mountains is worth it. So first pick up from hotel to company bus stop; Check in. About 2h by bus to Ollantaytambo. With train to Agua Calientes. Waited by person from the company and brought to bus stop for transport to MP with short wait. Upstairs at the entrance looking for a guide, they could have arranged this better, because it took a while before the right person was found. However, whole experience in MP with the guide is definitely worth it. Ullises was an animated storyteller.

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    February 16, 2020

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    Wassima – Netherlands Verified GetYourGuide customer

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