Explore Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

5.0 (1 reviews) Sacred Valley, Peru
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the secrets of Machu Picchu with a private tour guide on an unforgettable journey from Aguas Calientes.
Start your day early to catch one of the first buses up the mountain and witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Inca citadel — a truly magical experience.

Once inside Machu Picchu, your expert guide will lead you through temples, agricultural terraces, ceremonial sites, and royal quarters, revealing the history, symbolism, and theories behind the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas.” Built in the 15th century and abandoned shortly after the Spanish conquest, Machu Picchu continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

This private tour offers a personalized experience tailored to your pace and interests. After the guided visit, you can return to Aguas Calientes or continue your journey back to Cusco.

What's included

  • Pick up at the hotel or bus station.
  • Private Guide
  • Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
  • Entrance ticket Machu Picchu
  • Meals during the day

What to expect

  1. Machu Picchu
    2h
    Meet your private Treppid Travels guide in Aguas Calientes—at your hotel, the train station, or directly at the main entrance of Machu Picchu. After booking, please contact us to confirm the meeting details.

    You’ll take a 30-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. At the gate, show your original passport and entrance ticket to enter.

    Your guide will accompany you throughout the visit. The places you’ll visit depend on the circuit included in your ticket, but you'll learn about the site's key structures and history.

    After the tour, you can explore on your own or take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you go up on your own or if you visit another circuit beforehand, the meeting point will be at the entrance of Machu Picchu, 10 to 20 minutes before the entry time indicated on your ticket.

End point

If you go up on your own or if you visit another circuit beforehand, the meeting point will be at the entrance of Machu Picchu, 10 to 20 minutes before the entry time indicated on your ticket.

Pickup details

Pickup will be approximately 1 hour before the entry time indicated on your Machu Picchu ticket.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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