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Machu Picchu from Cusco: The 15 Best Tours

196 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Every Machu Picchu day is a chain of bookings: the train or the trail, the bus up from Aguas Calientes, a timed entry and a guide. These 15 bundle the chain differently, so compare what is included as closely as the price.

From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu - From Cusco to Ollantaytambo
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From Cusco: Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

1.Full-Day Group Tour of Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,767 reviews · 12 hours · from $321Our pick

Travel from central Cusco by road and train to Aguas Calientes, then ride a bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of about two hours. Admission and transport are bundled, with a guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese. You choose lunch and have free time in town before the return journey. The day can start as early as 4:00 am.

“Fantastic tour and so good that everything was planned for us so we just needed to turn up! Our tour guide Christian was amazing and very knowledgeable, we had an awesome time and would recommend 1000%! The tickets were given to us the day before the tour at our hotels with clear instructions which were easy to follow and very prompt. Considering how busy it can be it was an easy system to follow and staff were so nice, easy to talk to and friendly.”

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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco - Inside Machu Picchu, follow the route you’re given
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Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

2.Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,644 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $336

Ride from Cusco by train and bus to Machu Picchu, then follow an English- or Spanish-speaking local guide through the citadel’s terraces, plazas, and ceremonial areas. The $336 tour includes lodging pickup, entrance and transport tickets, and a small group of up to 15. Choose from several train classes, but plan for a long day and bring lunch.

“One of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had , our guide made sure we were safe and most importantly enjoyed every part of the experience. I genuinely recommend doing this tour with this company and will 100% be back”

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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch - The bus climb to the Inca citadel
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Machu Picchu: Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

3.Full-Day Tour from Cusco with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 927 reviews · 15 hours - 2 days · from $283

Travel from Cusco through the Sacred Valley by van and train, then ride a bus to Machu Picchu for a 2.5-hour guided visit. Guides have included Williams, Santos, and Milton, though assignments vary. Choose an option with entry included, and add a traditional Peruvian lunch at Cafe Inkaterra if you like.

“Santos was an exceptional guide: very caring and informative.”

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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation - Day 1: Abra Málaga to coffee country
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Cusco: 4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

4.4-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 432 reviews · 4 days · from $470

From a 50-kilometer downhill bike ride at Abra Málaga to coffee roasting in a forest eco-house, this four-day route mixes hiking, local culture and optional adventure activities before a guided visit to Machu Picchu. Groups are capped at nine, and guides on recent departures have included Francis, Gerson, Luis and Amaru.

“The trek was amazing and all the activities were great! The mountain biking was a particular highlight. All the food and accommodation is great! Our guide Francis was brilliant, he was so fun and knowledgeable and really made us feel comfortable. Cannot recommend this experience enough it is incredible!”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu - Pisac’s terraces, stonework, and market
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From Cusco: 2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

5.2-Day Trip to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 265 reviews · 2 days · from $370

Travel from Cusco through Pisac and Ollantaytambo, then take a scenic train to Aguas Calientes and visit Machu Picchu with a guide the next morning. The small group is capped at 15, and the package includes transport, entrance to Machu Picchu, and lunch in Aguas Calientes. Accommodation is included only with selected options.

“It was INCREDIBLE ! The organisation is very clear and the tour is very complete! Our guide for the sacred valley was Wally, he was so nice and happy to share his culture with us! He is a solar human being, full of joy ! The train ride to Machu Picchu was so beautiful .. Then on the second day we had the chance to be guided by Uriel, he was an history professor (and a photographer, for your photos it’s perfect ☺️). He is passionate and passionating !!! He shared with us many interesting informations about the machu picchu and we couldn’t wished for a better guide than him…”

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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train - Train views and the Km 104 trailhead
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Cusco: Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

6.Machu Picchu 2-Day Inca Trail with Panoramic Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 260 reviews · 2 days · from $582

This two-day trip pairs the Inca Trail from Km 104 with visits to Chachabamba, Wiñaywayna, and Machu Picchu at sunset and again the next morning. A small group of up to 16 travels with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, enjoys chef-prepared trail meals, sleeps in Aguas Calientes, and returns by Vistadome train.

“Our guides were literally the best! We couldn’t have asked for better! The only thing we would recommend to improve on. My husband and I train tickets were not seats next to eachother and the whole group was on different trains on the ride back. The bag drop off and transportation back to our hotels process could improve. There was a lot of waiting around and extra steps that seems could be done more streamlined and organized especially when participants are tired and ready to go back to their hotels. Thank you!!”

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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - The Hydroelectric walk to Aguas Calientes
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From Cusco: 2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

7.2-Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · 2 days · from $290

Travel from Cusco to the Hydroelectric Station, walk about 2.5 hours to Aguas Calientes, and spend the night in a hostel. On day two, reach Machu Picchu on foot or by bus, then take a guided circuit visit and explore independently. At $290 per person, check carefully which train and guide options your chosen fare includes.

“Comfortable enough for a non-seasoned hiker, but still with enough challenge to feel like an achievement. Waking up in Aguas Calientes and entering the ruins early was one of the most powerful travel moments I’ve had.”

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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour - From Cusco to KM 104 by train
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Machu Picchu: Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

8.Inca Trail 2-Day Overnight Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 2 days · from $585

This two-day trip pairs a guided hike from KM 104 with a night in a three-star Aguas Calientes hotel and an early visit to Machu Picchu. You pass Wiñay Wayna, reach the Sun Gate, and return for a two-hour tour on circuit 3. Guides such as Walter, Victor, Isao, and Alex have led departures, but names vary.

“The Inca trail hike was one of the highlights of our Peru trip - such a peaceful foresty hike with a great view on Machu Picchu at the end, and interesting facts shared by our guide Victor. The second day was spent only within Machu Picchu and offered plenty of time for more interesting stories about Incas as well as photos. The communication by Alcapa Expedition was amazing too, and they were always available if you needed something. Only thing I can think of to improve is that on the second day we got 4hrs in Aguas Caliente which is a bit long, would have been great to cut this…”

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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail - From Cusco to the Machu Picchu rail experience
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The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

9.The First Class Machu Picchu Train by Inca Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 182 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $855

Ride Inca Rail’s First Class train to Machu Picchu, with an observatory carriage, live music, a three-course lunch and dinner, drinks, a certified citadel guide, and bus transfers to and from the site. The experience is listed at about two to four hours, with a four-hour Machu Picchu visit. Check what your hotel transfer includes before booking.

“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”

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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train - The train ride through the Andes
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From Cusco: 1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

10.1-day Machu Picchu Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 138 reviews · 12 hours · from $360

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by tourist train, with hotel pickup, round-trip transfers, entry, and a guided visit of about two hours. You’ll see Andean rivers and peaks en route, then follow one available site circuit. Guides on past departures have included Richard, Eric, Miguel, and Juan Carlos Quiño. Meals are at your own expense, and the full day can run well beyond 12 hours.

“trip was fine, transportation was good , our guide was maybe too knowledgeable , but much with dates and names but he was good. All in all a good day”

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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco - Maras and Moray show different kinds of ingenuity
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Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

11.Private Tour to Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $600Top rated

A private two-day trip from Cusco pairs a long Sacred Valley route with a guided three-hour visit to Machu Picchu. You’ll stop in Chinchero, at Maras’s salt ponds, Moray and Ollantaytambo, then ride a tourist train to Aguas Calientes. Guide names associated with the team include Elvis, Willy and Camille. The price is $600 per person.

“Willy was a wonderful guide. He cares so much for his tourists, he knows very well the story. He was very helpful and pleased all the people in the tour. I recommend him 100% for your next visit to Peru.”

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Machupicchu 1 day tour - Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance
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Machupicchu 1 day tour

12.Machupicchu 1 day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 17 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by shared bus and train, then spend about two and a half hours inside the Inca citadel with a shared guide. The $353 tour includes round-trip transport, entry, and the Aguas Calientes shuttle bus. Your assigned Machu Picchu circuit depends on your booking date.

“My family and I booked this trip with much anticipation and we had the best time. The agency communicated with me from day 1 and had a full itinerary planned out for my trip. Every detail was thoughtfully mapped out and it turned out to be better than I ever expected. I highly recommend this tour. It’s an unforgettable experience to experience Machu Pichu and Im glad I had all this help planning it.”

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Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco - Aguas Calientes, a pause between connections
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Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

13.Machu Picchu Full Day from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 124 reviews · 8 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $319

Start before dawn in Cusco, ride a scenic train to Aguas Calientes, then take a bus up to Machu Picchu for a guided visit of about two and a half hours. The small-group tour includes transport, entrance and train tickets, with guides such as Edwin and Richard reported for their clear explanations. Confirm your entry circuit and pickup details before you go.

“The tour is excellent and Machu Picchu is a magical spot, but I want to compliment the local agents Osvaldo and David, for their professionalism and attention. This is a trip where a tour is almost mandatory if you want everything to happen in time, and a guide will help you to understand the Incan culture. I totally recommend it.”

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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu - A private guide gives the ruins their meaning
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Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

14.Full Day Private Guided Tour in Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 12 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $339

Travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu by road, tourist train and bus, then explore the citadel with a private guide. The package includes round-trip transport, entry, bus tickets and lunch at Julian restaurant. Guides such as John, Eduardo and Rubí have been praised for their history, patience and photo skills. Expect an early start and a long day.

“Amazing private tour of circuit 1. Tour guide very knowledgeable and fun. Took great pictures at all the best sites”

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Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket - What the circuits mean for your visit
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Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

15.Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $43

Choose a digital entry ticket for an independent visit, or a two-day last-minute Circuit 2 package with bus transport and a private guide. The guided option includes help with local arrangements; guides such as Katherine, Edwin, Julio, and Ederk have led visits, though your assigned guide may differ. Check the selected circuit and included services before booking.

“Amazing , magical and beautiful place, go early to avoid the crowds , one of the most beautiful places in the world!!!!Auto-translated”

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