Machu Picchu Guided Tour with Local Expert – 2 or 3 Hour Service

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Itinerary

1. Meet your professional local guide at your hotel or train station in Aguas Calientes. You will receive a brief introduction and coordination before starting your journey to Machu Picchu.

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2. Transfer to Machu Picchu – 30 minutes (approx.) Optional shuttle bus from Aguas Calientes to the Machu Picchu entrance (not included). Our team will assist you in purchasing the bus tickets in Aguas Calientes.

   30 min

3. Machu Picchu Guided Tour – 2 hours Discover the Inca citadel with an expert local guide, with the experience tailored to your selected circuit: Circuit 2 – Classic Route (Recommended): The most complete experience, covering the main viewpoints and iconic sectors such as the Guardian’s House, Main Plaza, Temple of the Three Windows, and Sacred Rock. Ideal for first-time visitors. Circuit 3 – Lower Route: Focus on the lower section of Machu Picchu, including agricultural terraces, temples, and ceremonial areas. A great option for a deeper cultural understanding of the site. Circuit 1 – Panoramic Route: A short panoramic route designed for breathtaking views and the classic Machu Picchu photo from the upper terraces. Limited access to temples.

   3 h

4. After the guided tour, you can either walk down to Aguas Calientes or take the optional bus (not included).

   30 min

Cancellation

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 242 of 4460.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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