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)
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!
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!
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!
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!
Great experience, we had the best guide possible. She was very knowledgeable, funny, friendly. I definitely recommend.
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.
Edgar was our guide. He has many many years of experience. This was obvious throughout the 2.5 hours he spent with us. He went into a lot of details on the history and archeology of Machu Pichu. After going through the difficulties of coming to Machu picchu it was nice to learn all about it. I felt bad for the people that didnt have tour guides. They walked quickly through taking pictures of things they dont understand and keep walking. They will go home with a lot of pictures and no clue what they took pictures of. This tour definitely cost more than what people pay for the tour guides they acquire at the begining of the bus stop. But I saw those tour guides just walking and talking (so they could quickly get to their next customer) . They didnt stop a lot like Edgar did and take the time to explain things. So you get what you paid for. We spent a lot of money to get here and I didnt want to skimp on understanding the story behind this wonder of the world. Edgar also took our phones and took lots of pictures at the best spots and viewing points. Would recommend. Bring suntan lotion, wide brim hat, pancho, hiking pants water resistant, metal water bottle to keep water cold, power bank. Back pack , hiking boots, sunglasses
