Category Machu Picchu & Aguas Calientes Tours

Cusco · MACHU PICCHU & AGUAS CALIENTES TOURS

The 15 Best Machu Picchu Tours from Cusco, Compared

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You get one entry slot and one timed circuit, so the tour you pick decides most of the day. Below are the best Machu Picchu tours from Cusco: which train each uses, which circuit the ticket covers, whether Huayna Picchu or Huchuy Picchu is included, what the bus and guide add, and which one to book for a first visit.

From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - Panoramic train ride to Aguas Calientes: sit where you can see

1.Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 12 hours · from $321Our pick

Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, bus transfers, a certified guide, and entry ticket. 12 hours.

“The tour was very well organized. Everything went smoothly. The buses are comfortable and clean and the trains too. The train ride itself is already absolutely stunning - the mountains, the river, the changing landscapes and vegetation... very, very impressive. Machu Picchu and it's mountains are breathtaking. I had the circuit 1 with the upper terraces, it rained heavily when we arrived in aguas calientes, our guide was so sweet, he bought rain ponchos for everyone, as no body had cash at hand and unfortunatly no one paid him back (I had my own rain coat). He took us up the terraces and told us to be patient, it's gonna…”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Aguas Calientes transfer and the bus climb: quick logistics, big payoff

2.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336

A smooth Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with included tickets, guided circuit time, and round-trip train and shuttle logistics.

“A long day of travel was only exceeded by visiting the extraordinary Machu Pichu. Our guide Marco was knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He explained the history, architecture and culture in a thoughtful and insightful way. A 20 year veteran whose passion of sharing the unique history of Machu Pichu brought the ruins alive to those visiting this remarkable place. Bravo!”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The Van and Train to Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes

3.Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 927 reviews · 15 hours - 2 days · from $283

Full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train and bus transfers, expert guide, and optional Cafe Inkaterra lunch. Tickets handled.

“Everything was very well organized, since the pick-up, trains, buses, lunch, return. That for sure contributed to make this experience very enjoyable and beautiful. The place is even more impressive live than on pictures.”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day 1: Cusco to the Abra Málaga pass, then a 50 km downhill ride

4.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 4 days · from $470

Cusco Inca Jungle Trail to Machu Picchu: downhill bike, coffee roasting, forest eco-lodge, and Aguas Calientes. Small group, 4 days.

“Great trip! Our guide Gerson was amazing and very friendly. He had a lot of knowledge about the history around the places where we went. The food was great the whole trip.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Cusco pickup and the “no surprises” approach

5.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

2-day small-group Cusco trip to Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then train and guide-led Machu Picchu with lunch and entry included.

“A lovely, well-rounded trip with our guides. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t on our side when we reached Machu Picchu. Our 7:00 am tickets in late December meant the views were not as favourable, but the experience was still memorable.”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - Day 1 in the Andes: Chachabamba ruins, Wiñaywayna terraces, and real picnic food

6.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu via Sun Gate, sunset and sunrise views, then return on the Vistadome panoramic train.

“This was an amazing trip. Our guides Jason and Warner were great - knowledgeable about the history, helpful with anything we needed, and encouraging when the trail was steep and the going got tough. Breakfast and lunch were delicious. Hotel accommodations comfortable. Everything was organized perfectly. The hike was challenging, which make the whole experience so satisfying. Hope to do this trip again in the future.”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Day 1: Cusco Pickup, the Sacred Valley Drive, Santa Teresa Lunch, and the Hydroelectrica Walk

7.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290

A 2-day Cusco to Machu Picchu plan with a scenic day-1 walk, a night in Aguas Calientes, and early-site entry for big views.

“Great balance of adventure and comfort. Day one offered jungle paths, stones and nature, day two rewarded us with the classic Machu Picchu views. The guide was great at explaining Inca architecture and culture, and transport was smooth. Highly recommend if you want trekking + ruins in one quick trip.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - Cusco to Ollantaytambo: the scenic start you feel in your legs

8.Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

2 days on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu sunrise, Wiñay Wayna terraces, guided circuit 3, and a night in Aguas Calientes.

“Really enjoyed this guided tour. Angel and Rodrigo were the best guides, so professional and informative. The trail was tough, but they set a perfect pace and knew exactly when to take breaks. I can’t thank them enough for the great organizational skills they had to manage a large group.”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - The observatory carriage experience: views plus the “music cart” factor

9.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Inca Rail First Class Machu Picchu Train from Cusco with VIP waiting, observatory views, private bus, guided entry, meals, drinks, and live music.

“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - Early Pickup and the Cusco to Ollantaytambo Start (4:00 AM Isn’t a Joke)

10.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

A 1-day Machu Picchu train trip from Cusco with a guided citadel tour, Aguas Calientes breaks, and smooth pickup and transfers.

“It was costly but worth the experience. The staff are very helpful and super grateful with Katheryn Vargas who tried to accommodate our wishes. Richard, Jerry and Angel were very hospitable and knowledgeable as well.”

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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco - Chinchero Market, Moray Terraces, and the Maras Salt Mines Experience

11.Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600Top rated

Private 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, guides, lunch, and entry tickets included.

“100% recommended! Shirley and her team made sure our group of 8 was happy and satisfied, which was a goal they accomplished. From the reserved hotels, train rides, the briefings, to the tour guides, to the drivers, ALL was on point. Shirley kept constant communication and always looked out for us. Machu Pichu Sacred Tours, definitively a safe and reliable way to travel.”

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Machupicchu 1 day tour

Machupicchu 1 day tour - Inside Machu Picchu with a guide for about 2.5 hours

12.Machupicchu 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $353

One-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with shared bus and train, included guide and admission, plus a long but well-paced day.

“My family and I booked this trip with much anticipation and we had the best time. The agency communicated with me from day 1 and had a full itinerary planned out for my trip. Every detail was thoughtfully mapped out and it turned out to be better than I ever expected. I highly recommend this tour. It’s an unforgettable experience to experience Machu Pichu and Im glad I had all this help planning it.”

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Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco - Cusco to Ollantaytambo, then the train to Aguas Calientes

13.Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 8 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $319

Full-day Machu Picchu from Cusco with early train to Aguas Calientes, guided Sun and Condor temples, hot springs time, small group.

“Machu Picchu is a must see when arriving to Peru! So many miracles have happened in this land! My tour guide in Machu Picchu, Edwin, was the best I could have possibly had, he explained everything in detail, was always positive and happy! I am more than happy with the knowledge he gave us and I will remember this tour forever! In terms of the price I it was overrated, and this is the reason I put 4 instead of 5 stars! The tour lasts for 2:30 hours approximately, and the money were a lot for these hours. Thank you for a beautiful tour!”

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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu - The bus ride up from Machu Picchu village: queues are the wildcard

14.Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 12 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $339

Private full-day Machu Picchu tour from Cusco with train, bus, and a 2-hour guide plus lunch at Julian in Aguas Calientes.

“it was a smooth, well-organized experience. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and attentive—bringing the ruins to life with stories and history. It was a meaningful visit without feeling rushed or overly touristy. I’d recommend it to solo travelers looking for something thoughtful and well-paced.”

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Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket - What to Expect at Stop 1: Machu Picchu Ruins and the One-Way Flow

15.Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $43

Prebook or go last-minute for Machu Picchu access, with flexible timing plus optional Circuit 2 support, bus, and a private guide.

“Incrível. A rota por sinal superou minhas expectativas. Muito completa. Com certeza faria novamente.”

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