Half Day Private Tour Machu Picchu Cusco Peru
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(119)
Super grateful for the team for getting us tickets and helping us through our tour of Machu Picchu! Special shout out to Percy for his knowledge and amazing photography skills!
This was a very detailed and well-thought-out itinerary made for the two of us. From arriving at the airport to all transportation and adventures, we had the BEST service from this company. I would highly recommend booking with Wonders of Peru. Shout out to these fine gentleman Sam, Juan Carlos, Alcides, Juan Carlos, and our chef Germin. Everyone was amazing. Things we did: - Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu - Mount Salkantay (Overnight with private chef) - Mount Humantay (Overnight with private chef) - Cusco - Horseback Riding Tour - Alpaca Tour - Authentic Peruvian Experiences/Culture/Food - Historic Visits Highly recommend!! Seriously.
Has such an amazing experience. The tour company managed to secure us tickets to circuit 3 with no need to arrive early in aguas calientes. On the day of the tour Juan Carlos met us at the bus stop and managed to get us up with no time waiting on lines. Once up Juan Carlos was an amazing tour guide - he thoroughly explained everything, had lots of patience for questions, and managed to get us to all the best points for pictures. 10/10 experience!!
This is a must do if you are visiting Peru! Our guide Percy was absolutely incredible - came to meet us at 5am at our hotel to walk us to the bus, navigated us seamlessly, answered all of our questions and was so passionate and knowledgeable about all things Machu Picchu and beyond! He was incredible and made the day incredible. Highly recommend booking and requesting Percy!
Oh what a lovely time!! Percy was our tour guide and he was so so amazing. He was able to give us the full succinct rundown of Macchu Picchu. He gave us such a memorable experience and I will be forever grateful!! mi familia!
Excellent experience, Percy, the guide who accompanied us on this beautiful tour, in addition to taking nice photos of us, told us the history of the Incas, everything very educational and pleasant.
Excellent guide, Percy, very grateful for your company, excellent guide in Machu Picchu
I highly recommend using this operator. They greatly facilitated our logistics, both for purchasing last-minute tickets and for organizing the tour. We were offered tour 3, very early in the morning, and the experience was simply magical, especially thanks to our great guide Nilton.
We had the best experience with Wonders of Peru! We were picked up from our hotel and guided to the bus. Our tour guide Percy was everything you could want in a a tour guide! Informative, funny, professional, and very considerate to our experience and what we were looking for. We learned so much about Machu Picchu, and are looking forward to booking another trip with Wonders of Peru in the future.
Percy was an absolutely exceptional tour guide, and he made our visit to Machu Picchu unforgettable! His deep knowledge of the history, culture, and significance of Machu Picchu was truly impressive. He didn’t just point out landmarks—he brought the entire site to life with fascinating stories, historical context, and insights that gave us a much deeper appreciation for this incredible place. What really set Percy apart was how much he genuinely cared about making our family have the best possible experience. He took countless family photos for us, and they turned out beautifully—we’ll treasure them for years to come. It was such a thoughtful touch that allowed us to stay present and enjoy the moment without worrying about capturing it ourselves. After the tour, Percy also recommended a fantastic local restaurant, and it was the perfect way to end our day. The food was excellent, and it was exactly what we were hoping for after a morning exploring Machu Picchu. Percy’s professionalism, kindness, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made our visit truly special. His passion for sharing the history and legacy of the Inca civilization was contagious, and it transformed our tour from simply seeing Machu Picchu into truly understanding and appreciating it. If you’re visiting Machu Picchu, do yourself a favor and ask for Percy. He went above and beyond in every way, and thanks to him, our family made memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Thank you, Percy!
