Machu Picchu Official Ticket Circuit 2, Bus & Private Guide

Duration3h - 4h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Skip the linePriority entrance

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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)

Options

Circuit 2 or Classic Route

Circuit 2 or Classic Route: Includes access to the classic photo spot and the lower part of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred entry time to Machu Picchu
Pickup included

Circuit 1 – Panoramic View

Circuit 1 or Classic Photo Spot: No Access to the Lower Part of Machu Picchu
Duration: 3 hours
Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred available entry time to Machu Picchu.
Pickup included

Last-Minute Ticket

Last-Minute Ticket: Last-Minute Ticket – This ticket is priced higher than the standard options.
Circuit 1 + Machu Picchu Mountain: This ticket gives you access to the classic photo spot (high platform) and includes entry to Machu Picchu Mountain.
Private Guide: Includes a private guided tour of the Machu Picchu Citadel via the high platform (does not include a guide for Machu Picchu Mountain).
Pickup included

Circuit 3 – Lower Area

Private guide: Start the private guided tour from Aguas Calientes.
Circuit 3: Access to the Lower Areas of Machu Picchu Only
Bus ticket: includes round-trip bus ticket
Machu Picchu Entry Time: Select your preferred entry time to Machu Picchu
Pickup included

What's 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)

Tips (Optional)
Lunch
Guide Available in French (Additional Fee Applies)
Guide available in Italian
Guide available in Japanese
Guide available in German

What to expect

Aguas Calientes
30m

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.
Machupicchu
3h · Admission ticket included

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.
Aguas Calientes
30m

After a thorough exploration of South America's most famous archaeological site, you will return to Aguas Calientes by bus.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point

Pickup details

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).

Additional information

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.

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