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The 15 most popular machu picchu tours in Peru. The ones travellers rate highest, with prices, how long they take and who runs them.
Stress-free full-day Machu Picchu from Cusco: train, bus, guided ruins with photo help, plus time for lunch in Aguas Calientes.
Most Popular“The guide was absolutely wonderful! Everything organised perfectly.”
A full-day, guided Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with included train, bus shuttles, and entrance tickets—plus flexible circuit choices.
“Wow! There’s literally a whole team to guide you through the entire process. Our tour guide was awesome he seamlessly spoke 3 languages while also accommodating some seniors in our group. Overall it was a great experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
A small-group Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco with train, bus, English-speaking guide, and optional lunch at Café Inkaterra.
“Amazing experience. Super long trip. Very filling and tasty lunch but the glass of wine was super expensive. The tour guide was very helpful and showed me everything and he took great photos of me.”
4 days from Cusco to Machu Picchu with Abra Málaga downhill biking, coffee roasting, jungle hikes, optional hot springs, and a guided citadel tour.
“Francis was the best guide ever. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and had great vibes and energy. We enjoyed hanging out with Francis on the hikes and during the meals. He knew all of the people we met which made for a good experience at meals. If I were to do it again, I’d hope to…”
Two days from Cusco to the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu with small-group guides, train views, and guided ruins. Price from $370.
“This trip was outstanding! As a non Spanish speaking tourist I was immediately put at ease when a representative came the day before the trip and explained the process. Being escorted from my hotel to the tour bus by the tour guide was fantastic. Having someone meeting and my party at the train station to…”
2-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with Sun Gate sunset, sunrise tour, Aguas Calientes stay, and Vistadome panoramic train. Small group.
“The guides were very friendly and welcoming. They were patient and fun. We felt safe & well guided. The food that was provided was excellent as was the hotel we stayed in. I felt like there guides were very well informed about the available information about the area we were in.”
A 2-day Inca-style hike from Cusco to Aguas Calientes, plus early Machu Picchu entry and guided history—value-packed at $290.
“Amazing two-day adventure! The trail offered beautiful scenery and a sense of accomplishment, and arriving at Machu Picchu early the next morning was truly magical. Our guide was knowledgeable and helpful throughout — highly recommend for active travelers.”
Sunrise at Machu Picchu, a classic Wiñay Wayna hike, and a guided circuit—sleeping in Aguas Calientes with train scenery included.
“I Long first day. I got out together with some incredible nice people. They made this experience even better as we had a fellow at nearly 60 years and he was struggling on every climb. He had one of the biggest mental wins on this trip. The group was okay with his pace and our…”
Inca Rail First Class to Machu Picchu adds observatory views, guided ruins entry, and three-course meals with drinks in a small-group ride.
“Everything was great - from Machu Picchu pick-up, complimentary dinner in the restaurant near the station to the train experience and live music. I got to be the only first class passenger so it felt even more luxurious.”
Cusco to Machu Picchu in one day by tourist train: hotel pickup, guided circuit, Aguas Calientes lunch stop, small group.
“Would have loved to been able to do both circuits in Machu Picchu but this tour only allotted enough time for the first circuit. Wonderful besides that, though!”
Private 2-day Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with hotel pickup, guided sights, train ride, and a 3-hour Machu Picchu visit.
“Excellent treatment on the trips, very friendly, attentive and helpful, I would definitely recommend it for those travelers looking for who takes care of everything, greetings to Camille- Machupicchu sacred”
A full-day Machu Picchu trip from Cusco with train to Aguas Calientes, bus up to the citadel, and a guided visit with flexible route entry options.
“My family and I booked this trip with much anticipation and we had the best time. The agency communicated with me from day 1 and had a full itinerary planned out for my trip. Every detail was thoughtfully mapped out and it turned out to be better than I ever expected. I highly recommend this…”
Machu Picchu, Aguas Calientes hot springs, and a scenic train from Cusco in a small group, with early-morning logistics.
“Well we had an excellent guide, edwin, it was a small group and he knew every question clearly that we pit to him , Its at least a 3-4 hour trip from cuzco , but worth every second to see the ancient inca ruins”
Private Machu Picchu day trip from Cusco by train and bus, with hotel pickup, a guided circuit tour, and lunch in town.
“It was a great and very informative tour. Be aware of the different circuits of the excursions. We were lucky to get number two which was not as strenuous. There are different levels: 1 hard, 2 medium and 3 easy. It refers to how much walking/hiking it requires.”
Flexible Machu Picchu admission with self-paced entry or a Circuit 2 last-minute guided option, plus clear route choices for your time.
“I cannot recommend this tour agency highly enough for anyone planning a trip to Machu Picchu! From the very first inquiry to the final goodbye, their customer service was absolutely flawless and truly personalized. What stood out immediately was their constant availability and proactive communication. They primarily used WhatsApp, which was incredibly convenient, but they…”
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