READ DISCLAIMER BELOW REGARDING SHORT NOTICE (less than 2 months) and HIGH SEASON BOOKINGS BELOW For bookings of 1 person, you may be in a group of a maximum of 4 people. All bookings of 2 or more will have their own private guide. DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive very early in the morning the day BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. It is possible the ministry of culture will require arriving 2 days in advanced depending on how busy it is. Our team is in Aguas Calientes monitoring the situation and we will advise you on when you should arrive. We will keep you informed on your booking in case you need to change any hotel or train tickets. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $249.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Our guides provide unparalleled service. With decades of experience, they are deeply knowledgeable about the history, ecology, and culture of the region. Whether you have an interest in the wildlife, native plants, archaeology, or local customs, they can answer your questions and tell you all about the beautiful landscape and the history of this inspiring site, which is a world-renowned part of humanity’s cultural heritage. If you have any special accommodations or interests, please let us know and we will make sure that you have a wonderful experience. We are here to ensure that you have an incredible trip and make memories that will last a lifetime.
We will schedule the pickup based on your selected options for this tour. For the Car + Train option we can pickup in Cusco. For the train option we can assist with arriving to the train station in Ollantaytambo. If this is booked without any car/train option, the meeting will be coordinated in the town of Aguas Calientes. If no transportation add-on is selected, the meeting point for this tour is in Aguas Calientes. Passport information is required so we can reserve your entry ticket to the site. DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive by early afternoon the DAY BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process. April and May 2025 are both sold out for advanced reservations and are requiring this process above.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru lasts about 14 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $199 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $249. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 5:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $199, adults from $199. Infants go free.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will schedule the pickup based on your selected options for this tour. For the Car + Train option we can pickup in Cusco. For the train option we can assist with arriving to the train station in Ollantaytambo. If this is booked without any car/train option, the meeting will be coordinated in the town of Aguas Calientes. If no transportation add-on is selected, the meeting point for this tour is in Aguas Calientes. Passport information is required so we can reserve your entry ticket to the site. DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance but the Cultural Office in Aguas Calientes reserves 1000 tickets per day for in-person purchase. If online tickets are sold out, you will need to arrive by early afternoon the DAY BEFORE your tour to present your passport to reserve your ticket IN-PERSON. Your guide will meet you in Aguas Calientes and help you with this process. April and May 2025 are both sold out for advanced reservations and are requiring this process above. Pickup points include Amakonkay Machupicchu.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 137 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Wonders of Peru Expeditions.
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Amazing tour — I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience! The communication beforehand was excellent, and the guide was super friendly, spoke great English, and picked me up directly from my hotel. He also took care of my Machu Picchu ticket, so I didn’t have to worry about anything. He was very knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting information. Highly recommend this tour — I would definitely do it again!
Me and daughter took the trip together to Macho Picchu this September (2026), a life time dream of mine. We did the classic Circuit 2. My daughter took me for my birthday. I actually was there on my birthday. The trip to Macho Picchu was organized by Wonders of Peru Expedition. They helped us to get the tickets. They provided as a wonderful guide. Nilton Farfan, who was with us the from the morning of the tour. Very knowledgeable, spoke English very well. Told us about the history of the place. Hold my hands and help me on the stairs and carry my bag, took nice photos for us to capture the memories. So sweet! Wonders of Peru Expedition also send us guide to navigate how to purchase tickets, they send a lady named Linda, who came to pick us up at the train station and took us to our hotel the night before and again came in the morning to take us to buy Macho Picchu tickets. The whole experience was wonderful because of them.
The real plus of this package was the guided tour. Percy, our guide, was fantastic: he gave us the necessary time to admire Machu Picchu during the visit, without rushing, enriching our experience with a very in-depth historical explanation, and more. He is a local guy, passionate about history and his culture, which makes everything very special. As for the organization, everything was fine. The accompaniment provided by the package was excellent even if, at this time of year, tickets for circuit 2 are easily obtained (if you are willing to get up very early).
Amazing tour. I learned so much and I am glad I got to spend a good amount of time visiting Machu Picchu. The logistics and communication prior to the tour were clear and seamless. Percy was the best guide ever! He taught me so much and took the best photos.
We did route 2A and it was incredible. Our guide Persy taught us a lot of Inca history. A very kind gentleman with a lot of experience. The transfer was a 10, no lines or waiting. A 10 out of 10 experience. 100% recommended
8 friends of us went to Machu Picchu and it was an unforgettable experience. The guide Percy was very nice, friendly and very approachable. The information he gave us was very interesting and the tour felt short. Overall a 10 out of 10 experience.
Great day, a beautiful day and the guide Percy explains perfectly. Highly recommended and 10 out of 10 service
We did the Machu Picchu tour and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Percy was so knowledgeable and just cool to hang out with/learn from! He made everything feel seamless and communication was easy. He met us at our hotel and guided us the whole way (plus was an amazing photographer!). Do the 6am tour for the best pictures because less crowds!
Nilton was our guide and he was very informative and helpful. He took all our photos. The tour was great; a dream come true. I highly recommend!
We liked the tour very much, the information was interesting. We learned a lot. Our guide (we don't remember his exact name) Percy Gonza was always very punctual and friendly. He took care of everything.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru | 14 hours | 5.0 (137) | $199 | |
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