Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes
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Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

By Gotoperu
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Tour UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu with a maximum of 14 people and enjoy all the benefits of a small group. Peru’s most iconic attraction is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Your guide on this walking tour highlights major areas of the Inca archaeological site, leaving you free afterward to explore on your own. Transfers are provided from the Aguas Calientes railway station to the bus station.

Ages 2-80, max of 14 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Small-group tour of Machu Picchu (admission not included)
  • Guide shares knowledge about the World Heritage site
  • Assistance is provided on arrival at the train station
  • Transport to the bus station is included; bus tickets are extra

  • Guided tour
  • Transfer to bus station in Aguas Calientes
What's not included
  • Train tickets to and from Aguas Calientes
  • Roundtrip bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu and back (about $15 per person/per way)
  • Admission ticket to enter Machu Picchu
  • Entry/Admission - Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • Entrance and Ticketing Office, Ent. Principal, 08680, Peru
Pickup details
  • Pick up will be from the Aguas Calientes Train Station at your arrival or if you arrive the day prior the pick up will be from your Aguas Calientes hotel. In both cases please feel free to share your train information or hotel name.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8191P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Important: Please indicated your Train Schedule to coordinate the pick up time from Aguas Calientes Train Station including the name of the train company, the category of your passage, the train number and arrival and departure times from Aguas Calientes.
    • If you arrive in Aguas Calientes the night before please indicate your hotel name in Aguas Calientes to coordinate a briefing the night before the tour.
    • A significant amount of walking is involved.
    • Comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, water, a camera, insect repellent and a rain jacket recommended.
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour is for tickets between 7-11am
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8191P6

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    I loved it. You don't have to worry about anything in terms of hotels and transportation. They pick you up at your hotel (they are very punctual) they usually recommend hotels but if you like another one you tell them and they tell you if they are accessible for them to pick you up. There are private and shared tours. Almost everything is by time and there are some that you have to get up early, but you decide which tours you want to do from what they offer and they quote you based on them. They are always attentive to anything and give you recommendations. My special recognition to Fiorella, Greta and Daniel.
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    Written December 10, 2023
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    Exceptional service! Our experience with the travel agent in Cusco was fantastic from start to finish. They were incredibly knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and helped us plan the perfect itinerary. Every detail was taken care of, making our trip seamless and unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the area! Ruben was one of our best Guide.
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    GoToPeru organised my 2-week trip in Peru and they were thoroughly professional from start to finish. I was met by the very cheerful and helpful Greta, who remained my main contact in case of any queries throughout my stay in Peru.

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    We had the most amazing 17day trip in Peru. Went there in the end of Sep. Weather was perfect, everything was wonderful. Food was great, people were so warm and friendly. We engaged GOTOPERU to plan the whole trip and they did it so flawlessly. Not only did they score everything that we had wanted to see and do, they arranged it so well that we had zero issue with altitude and smooth transfers regardless via road, train or air. Big thanks to Angie for the trip planning, and Ronald for being in contact daily with us to make sure we were ok, picked up on time, and be ready for the next day. They even accommodated a change in itinerary that I’d asked for at the last min. We will never hesitate to have them arrange our next adventures in South America!
    Written October 18, 2024
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    Voyager549145
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    Oct 2023 • Solo
    I have traveled solo many times and to many places, but I have to say that this trip has been the trip of my life, not only because of the beauty and diversity of Peru, but also because of the kindness and accesibility of Angie and Greta from Gotoperú. My trip consisted of two weeks. I stayed in Cusco for a week and did the two days Inka Trail, Machupichu and Aguas Calientes, went to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), to the Humantay Lagoon, The Sacred Valley (Maras and Moray), and did the Cusco City tour. I stayed for another week in Puno (Uros and Taquile Island) and Ica (Huacachina Oasis). I enjoyed each and every day of my trip!! Angie took care of preparing all my lodgings, tours and transportations. Greta was always available for anything I would need. They were always making sure everything was okay. I always felt safe and secure! Tour guides were incredible! Will be coming back with my grandchildren!
    I highly recommend Gotoperu! They are the best! 👍
    Written October 28, 2023
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