Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service (2–3 Hours)

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Itinerary

1. Explore Machu Picchu with your own private tour guide and make every minute count. This service is perfect if you already have your train, bus, and entrance tickets and just want a friendly expert to bring the site to life. Meet your guide in Aguas Calientes (hotel or train station) or directly at the main gate of Machu Picchu. From town, you’ll take the 30-minute bus up to the citadel (bus and entry tickets are not included). Your guided visit lasts about 2–3 hours. You’ll walk through temples, royal sectors, terraces, and the best viewpoints while your guide shares clear, simple stories about Inca history and daily life. We recommend booking Circuit 2 for the most complete route; if it’s sold out, Circuit 3 is next best, followed by Circuit 1. Because this is a private tour, you set the pace. Want more time for photos, questions, or a quiet moment to take it all in? Just ask. Your guide will tailor the visit to you and make your time at Machu Picchu easy and unforgettable.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 605 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great Tour, Photos, and Easy Logistics

  We had a wonderful tour of Machu Pichu with Eric. Upon arriving on the train, a member of their staff was right outside the station with a sign with our names on it so they were easy to find. We had already purchased our bus tickets and they explained how the bus lines worked, based on the hour you are allowed to enter the site. We met Eric upon arriving by bus. We did the Panorama tour with him, learned a ton about the culture and history and he helped us get a bunch of great photos and a really neat video. Eric speaks English and was patient with us if we were sucking wind and with our questions. We had a tight connection for our return train back to Ollantaytambo. Eric helped ensure we were able to get on a bus that got us back in time. We recommend this service.

  HalfHermitSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience, fantastic guide

  Fantastic experience to Machu Picchu! Very friendly and knowledgeable guide Roberto elevated the already magical place to a truly unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

  Relax46024449642September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3Mixed feelings experience

  We had tickets for Machu Picchu Circuit 3A at 7:00 am, and the day before the tour we agreed on a 6:00 am pickup from our hotel. On the morning of the tour, just 10 minutes before the agreed pickup time, we were told that it had been changed to 6:45 am. The explanation given was that this would allow us to have enough time to enjoy breakfast. Of course, by 5:50 am we were already completely ready to leave, so this explanation made very little sense to us. What was most disappointing was that we were never given a proper explanation for the change or even an apology. Even after we expressed our concern about the timing, we were simply told several times that the change was so we could have a proper breakfast. In the end, a different guide, Noemi, arrived and took us on the tour. We really liked her and genuinely appreciate the effort she made to save the situation. She was friendly, knowledgeable and did her best to make sure we still had a good experience. Unfortunately, because of the delay beforehand, we felt that parts of the visit were slightly rushed. For something as important as a Machu Picchu tour, especially with a fixed entry time, we expected much better organisation and communication. A big thank you to Noemi for doing her best and turning things around. However, the whole situation beforehand was completely avoidable with better planning and communication.

  jo_od877September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Machu Pichu - TreXperience

  We had an incredible experience visiting Machu Picchu – Circuit 2 with TreXperience. Our guide, Roberto, was fantastic. His knowledge of Machu Picchu, the Incas and the history of the site was incredible. He took the time to explain the history and significance behind everything we were seeing, which gave us a much deeper understanding and appreciation of such a special place. He was friendly, informative and clearly passionate about the history of the site, answering our questions and making the whole tour interesting from beginning to end. Everything with TreXperience was well organised, allowing us to simply enjoy the experience and take in one of the most amazing places we have ever visited. Karen and I absolutely loved our time at Machu Picchu. A huge thank you to Roberto and TreXperience for making such an important part of our trip to Peru even more memorable.

  881ederpSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Machu Picchu Tour

  Had a wonderful Machu Picchu tour with Roberto. He met us at the top, after the bus ride, and as soon as we stepped off, guided us to the line for our particular circuit. As we made our way through the citadel, he provided great information on everything you could see, both in the Machu Picchu citadel and the surrounding mountains. He was fantastic with photos and knew of a lot of good spots to stop and take a few. The tour ran at our pace, so if we wanted to stop for a photo, it was never a problem, or if we had further questions on a particular area, we could take our time and learn more. Machu Picchu itself is an amazing place, and Roberto helped make it extra special with his guidance. Highly recommend Roberto for a tour of Machu Picchu.

  Coty_WSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Machu Picchu Tour with Roberto

  Had a wonderful Machu Picchu tour with Roberto. He met us at the top, after the bus ride, and as soon as we stepped off, guided us to the line for our particular circuit. As we made our way through the citadel, he provided great information on everything you could see, both in the Machu Picchu citadel and the surrounding mountains. He was fantastic with photos and knew of a lot of good spots to stop and take a few. The tour ran at our pace, so if we wanted to stop for a photo, it was never a problem, or if we had further questions on a particular area, we could take our time and learn more. Machu Picchu itself is an amazing place, and Roberto helped make it extra special with his guidance. Highly recommend Roberto for a tour of Machu Picchu.

  cotyw2017September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 35 of 4460.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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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