Machu Picchu Guided Tour with Local Expert – 2 or 3 Hour Service

4.9 (89 reviews) Cusco, Peru
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Machu Picchu with a professional local guide who will bring the Inca citadel to life through history, culture, and fascinating hidden stories. This experience is designed to maximize your time inside Machu Picchu while providing a clear, engaging, and insightful explanation of its most important sectors. With flexible circuit options, you can explore the site based on your ticket availability without missing the highlights.

Expert local guide with deep knowledge of Inca history
Flexible routes: Circuit 1, 2 or 3 based on your purchased ticket
Perfect for first-time visitors and limited schedules
Personalized explanations and time for photos

Options

Private Guided Tour

This Private Option: Enjoy a private guided tour in Machu Picchu with a professional local expert, exclusively for your group.
The guided tour will : take place on one specific circuit (Circuit 1, 2, or 3), depending on the entrance ticket you have.
Pickup included

Machu Picchu Guided Tour with Local Expert – 2 or 3 Hour Service

Group Tour in up to 10 people: This is a shared guided tour in Machu Picchu. The guided service is provided on one specific circuit only
according to the circuit: indicated on your entrance ticket (Circuit 1, 2, or 3).
Pickup included

What's included

  • Assistance and coordination prior to entry
  • Guided tour inside Machu Picchu (2 hours and 50min)
  • Pickup in Aguas Calientes
  • Guided service provided according to the circuit selected on the customer’s Machu Picchu ticket
  • Dinner
  • Bus Tickets to Machu picchu
  • Machu picchu entrance ticket

What to expect

  1. Aguas Calientes
    Pass by
    Meet your professional local guide at your hotel or train station in Aguas Calientes. You will receive a brief introduction and coordination before starting your journey to Machu Picchu.
  2. Aguas Calientes
    30m
    Transfer to Machu Picchu – 30 minutes (approx.)
    Optional shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance (not included). Our team will assist you in purchasing the bus tickets in Aguas Calientes.
  3. Machupicchu
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Machu Picchu Guided Tour – 2 hours
    Discover the Inca citadel with an expert local guide, with the experience tailored to your selected circuit:

    Circuit 2 – Classic Route (Recommended):
    The most complete experience, covering the main viewpoints and iconic sectors such as the Guardian’s House, Main Plaza, Temple of the Three Windows, and Sacred Rock. Ideal for first-time visitors.
    Circuit 3 – Lower Route:
    Focus on the lower section of Machu Picchu, including agricultural terraces, temples, and ceremonial areas. A great option for a deeper cultural understanding of the site.
    Circuit 1 – Panoramic Route:
    A short panoramic route designed for breathtaking views and the classic Machu Picchu photo from the upper terraces. Limited access to temples.
  4. Machu Picchu
    30m
    After the guided tour, you can either walk down to Aguas Calientes or take the optional bus (not included).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If your accommodation is not listed, we will coordinate it later. One day before the tour, our guide will contact you or meet you at your hotel to confirm the exact meeting time and final details.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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