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Discover the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with our local and resident tour guides in Aguas Calientes city (the closest city to Machu Picchu ruins). Our tour guides are fully trained and licensed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Meeting place

Check-in at the gate of MP

Your entry to Machu Picchu will be with your group and your professional guide. Don’t forget to bring your original passport; otherwise, you will not be allowed to enter Machu Picchu.

Guided tour of MP — ¿What will I see?

  • The places you will see within the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will depend on the type of ticket you have.
  • Most tourists purchase Circuit 2: Ruta clásico diseñada o Ruta terraza inferior.
  • If you have a different type of ticket, don’t worry — we have guides available for all routes.

Ending place

The guided tour of Machu Picchu ends within the ruins of the citadel. You will need to return to the town of Aguas Calientes on your own, either on foot or by bus.

PRICE

Circuito 1 – Panorámico

To consider:

  • Click on the blue link to view the route.
  • The guided tours for all the routes above are in private service only.
  • pp = per person.
  • $ = US dollars.
  • Available guides in Spanish and English.
  • If you would like guides in French, Portuguese or other languages, the price will vary. — please get in touch with us.
  • If you are a single person, we can give you a discount.
  • If your group is larger than 3 people, please contact us.

Circuito 2 – Circuito clásico

  • Ruta 2-A: Ruta clásico diseñada:
    • Group tours: $14 pp — 2 hours. (available schedules only for 08:00 and 11:00)
    • Private tours: $35 pp based on 2 people — 2 hours.
  • Ruta 2-B: Ruta terraza inferior:
    • Group tours: $14 pp — 2 hours. (available schedules only for 08:00 and 11:00)
    • Private tours: $35 pp based on 2 people — 2 hours.

To consider:

  • Click on the blue link to view the route.
  • The guided tours for all the routes above are in group and private service — You choose!
  • pp = per person.
  • $ = US dollars.
  • Available guides in Spanish and English.
  • If you would like guides in French, Portuguese or other languages, the price will vary. — please get in touch with us.
  • If your group is larger than 3 people, please contact us.

Circuito 3 – Machu Picchu realeza

To consider:

  • Click on the blue link to view the route.
  • The guided tours for all the routes above are in private service only.
  • pp = per person
  • $ = US dollars.
  • Available guides in Spanish and English.
  • If you would like guides in French, Portuguese or other languages, the price will vary. — please get in touch with us.
  • If you are a single person, we can give you a discount.
  • If your group is larger than 3 people, please contact us.

DETAILS

Accessibility: This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

What do I bring?

  • Original passports.
  • MP tickets — digital photo is ok.
  • Rain ponchos.
  • Sweaters.
  • Caps or hats.
  • Anti-slip shoes.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Sunscreen.
  • A bottle of water.
  • Mosquito repellent.

Included:

  • Professional guide in Spanish or English — You choose the language.
  • Pick-up at plaza Manco Cápac in Aguas Calientes — applies only to the first schedule (08:00) for group tours.
  • Pick-up at your hotel in Aguas Calientes — applies only to morning schedules for private tours.

Not included:

  • Bus, train and MP tickets.
  • Accommodation.
  • Meal.
  • Tips (optional).
  • Vehicular transportation.

Restrictions:

  • Drones.
  • Bigger backpacks than 40x35x20 cm (16x14x8 in).
  • Walking sticks.
  • Umbrellas.
  • Tripods.
  • Selfie sticks.
  • Baby strollers.
  • Leaning against Inca walls.

How do I book?

  • Fill out the form with your personal details.
  • In the message section, let us know about your MP ticket: type and schedule.

WhatsApp:

NOTES

Meeting place

Notice: All schedules and meeting points will be coordinated the day before the tour via email or WhatsApp.

Group size

  • Our group tours are small (5 to 10 people per group), and the guide will be in either Spanish or English — separate groups according to language.
  • If you book a private tour, it will be exclusively for you and your travel companions.

Duration of bus trip: Aguas Calientes to MP ruins

  • This bus ride takes approximately 30 minutes, but there is often a long queue, so you need to get to the bus station in advance.
  • If your entry time to Machu Picchu is at 07:00, you must be at the bus station by 06:00 — at least one hour in advance.
  • Make sure to buy your bus ticket: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu in advance.

Duration: Guided tour of MP

  • The guided tours of the Machu Picchu circuits last approximately two to four hours, depending on the type of ticket you have.
  • Check the Prices section for all the details of tickets and their respective durations.

Availability of group tours

  • If you truly wish to join a group tour, we only have availability in the following time slots: 08:00 and 11:00 — this applies only for Ruta clásico diseñada or Ruta terraza inferior
  • If you have other types of tickets, we recommend booking a private tour.

Mandatory hiring of guide for MP

Machu Picchu has been a World Heritage Site since December 9, 1983, which is why a professional guide is required to better enjoy this attraction.

Language availability

The guided tours we offer at Machu Picchu are in Spanish and English — separate groups. If you would like guides in French, Portuguese, German or other languages, please do not hesitate to contact us in advance.

CANCELLATIONS

Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.

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