Machu Picchu Official Ticket Circuit 2, Bus & Private Guide
Description
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)
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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).
Traveller Ratings
Important 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.
Reviews(49)
The guide was great. I asked for a Japanese guide, who was very kind and kind to guide me and taught me in depth about the Incas. The tour was also blessed with good weather, exceeding expectations. I want to participate again.
この度は素晴らしいご体験を共有していただき、誠にありがとうございます。 ツアーをお楽しみいただき、日本語ガイドが皆様のご訪問をより特別なものにできたことを大変嬉しく思います。インカの歴史や文化について、分かりやすく充実したご案内ができたことを嬉しく思います。 またペルーで皆様をお迎えできますことを、心より楽しみにしております！ 敬具 Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
We had a great trip to Machu Picchu. Our tickets were ready for us upon arrival at Aguas Calientes, and the tour operator reached out via WhatsApp a couple days ahead of the tour. The guide we had, Martín, was amazing. We had a great time learning from him and getting to know about MP. Highly recommend!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that everything was well organized and that Martín made your visit to Machu Picchu so special and enriching. We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Peru again soon! Best regards, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
The guide, Luz, made the experience truly unforgettable. She helped me feel deeply connected to the energy of Machu Picchu. She’s knowledgeable, passionate, and absolutely amazing. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience. We’re delighted to hear that Luz made your visit to Machu Picchu so special and meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Peru again soon! Best regards, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
The tour was well organized in Machu pichu and our guide Martin was excellent, spoke Portuguese detailing the entire history of the place with pictures and books. An unforgettable walk!
Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência. Ficamos felizes em saber que vocês aproveitaram a visita a Machu Picchu e que Martin tornou o passeio ainda mais especial, compartilhando a história em português de forma clara e enriquecedora. Ficamos muito felizes em saber que foi uma experiência inesquecível! Esperamos recebê-los novamente no Peru. Atenciosamente, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
Amazing experience. Walter was knowledgeable and personable and made the logistics smooth and stress free. He met us the night before at our hotel to go over the plan and walked us through the best circuit at Machu Picchu. Highly recommended!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that Walter took care of every detail and that you enjoyed your visit to Machu Picchu. We truly appreciate your trust and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Peru again soon! Best regards, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
Great experience, we had the best guide possible. She was very knowledgeable, funny, friendly. I definitely recommend.
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that our guide made your visit so special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Peru again soon. Best regards, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
Everything from the beginning to the end of this once in the life time experience was perfectly planned with this tour and made it unforgettable
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed a special and unforgettable moment. We truly appreciate your trust and kind words, which motivate us to continue creating unique experiences in Peru. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure! Sincerely, Jhordy Fly Cusco Peru Travel Agency
The tour operator contacted me via WhatsApp in advance. They arranged for Yudi Layme to meet us in our hotel lobby in Aguas Calientes the night before our tour to assist with any questions we had. She then electronically transferred both our Machu Picchu and bus tickets directly to my phone. Having the tickets in hand ahead of time made me feel completely comfortable and reassured that everything was in order. However, I would highly advise tour operators to send out Machu Picchu tickets as soon as the booking is confirmed. This allows travellers to immediately verify that their names, passport numbers, and the dates/times of the hike are correct. I have heard many stories about disappointed tourists traveling all the way from other continents, only to be turned away without seeing what they came for due to booking errors. As for Yudi, she was incredibly friendly, easy-going, and eager to show us around while explaining the lifestyle, culture, and history of the Incas. She also pointed out many strategic photo spots, leaving us with wonderful memories. We chose the afternoon slot, the weather was perfectly clear, and the views were absolutely incredible. Everything went smoothly, and we had a fantastic experience!
Beyond my expectations! Martin Aranda 5+. Could not have asked for a better experience. Stunning views and excellent historical knowledge shared by Martin.
It was all in all very interesting and very nice. We were picked up from our hostel and taken to the bus. Upstairs in front of the entrance of Machu Picchu, our German-speaking tour guide picked us up. I would book it again.
