Machu Picchu Official Ticket Circuit 2, Bus & Private Guide
- 3–4 hours
- Skip the line
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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)
Inclusions
What's included
- 24/7 Customer Support After Booking the Tour
- Train station pick-up available if arriving the same day
- Private Guide (Select your language when booking)
- Round-Trip Bus Ticket (Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes)
- Pre-tour briefing one day in advance if you arrive in Aguas Calientes early
- Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket (Select your entry time and Circuit 1, 2, or 3 when booking)
What's not
- Tips (Optional)
- Lunch
- Guide Available in French (Additional Fee Applies)
- Guide available in Italian
- Guide available in Japanese
- Guide available in German
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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- FLY CUSCO Perú Travel Agency
- 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.
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 79% above the median of the 13 sightseeing passes we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 13.
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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