About this experience
Discover Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most iconic Inca citadel, on a private tour from Aguas Calientes. Enjoy an exclusive experience with personalized attention as a professional guide reveals the history, architecture, and cultural significance of ancient temples, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial sites.
Capture unforgettable photos from the best viewpoints and get up close to the llamas that inhabit the sanctuary. The private format allows you to move at your own pace and tailor the visit to your personal interests.
• Private guide assigned based on the language selected at the time of booking
• Languages available: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese
• Personalized experience with greater flexibility and more time for photos
• Official Machu Picchu entrance ticket – Circuits 1, 2, or 3
• Last-minute tickets available (subject to availability)
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr–4 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- 24/7 Customer Support After Booking the Tour
- Train station pick-up available if arriving the same day
- Private Guide (Select your language when booking)
- Round-Trip Bus Ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
- Pre-tour briefing one day in advance if you arrive in Aguas Calientes early
- Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket (Select your entry time and Circuit 1, 2, or 3 when booking)
Not included
- Tips (Optional)
- Lunch
- Guide Available in French (Additional Fee Applies)
- Guide available in Italian
- Guide available in Japanese
- Guide available in German
Itinerary and highlights
Taking this private tour of Machu Picchu allows you to choose an entry time between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., meet your guide, and depart by bus from Aguas Calientes. After a 20-minute ride to the top of Machu Picchu hill, you will enter the archaeological site and enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel.
Explore its terraced hills, get up close to the resident llamas, and admire the stunning mountains surrounding the valley. Along the way, your private guide will explain the history and significance of the most important sites.
Having a private guide means you can ask plenty of questions and tailor your itinerary to your interests. Your guide will also be happy to take photos of you and your group throughout the experience.
After a thorough exploration of South America's most famous archaeological site, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up all travelers from hotels, apartments, and hostels in Aguas Calientes. Meeting point: Aguas Calientes Bus Station (Machu Picchu Town). Free pick-up from the train station is available upon request (you must provide your train number after booking).
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Portuguese — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- English, Spanish, and Portuguese are available at no additional cost. Italian, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese require an additional fee, which will be requested after the tour has been booked.
- Select your entrance time to the citadel. Please be mindful of train arrival times.
- The service begins in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
- Machu Picchu entrance tickets are only valid for the date printed on the ticket. We will assist visitors who miss their scheduled entry, as long as it is on the same date indicated on their ticket.
- Our team will contact you one day before the tour to coordinate a pre-tour briefing.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Questions about this experience
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Meeting point: Aguas Calientes Bus Station (Machu Picchu Town).
Free pick-up from the train station is available upon request (you must provide your train number after booking).
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