Tour guide in Machu Picchu

Poroy, Cusco, Peru



Experience Machu Picchu with a local guide on this group and private tour. Discover the mysticism and magic of this world wonder.

Highlights

  • Learn about the history of the Incan people that once lived in Machu Picchu
  • Take a guided tour with a certified local guide
  • Snap pictures of your experience at Machu Picchu
  • Leaving you to relax

Description

Once the entire group has gathered in the main square of Aguas Calientes, we will head to the bus station for the 30-minute ride to the main entrance of Machu Picchu. You will have the opportunity to use the restrooms before entering the citadel.

Next, we will enter the citadel to begin the guided tour, which will last approximately two and a half hours.

We will take our time exploring the site, taking plenty of spectacular photos, and learning about the history of Machu Picchu. At the end, our guide will bid you farewell, and we will return to Aguas Calientes by bus.

If you are staying at a hotel in Aguas Calientes the day before your visit, our guide will meet you to provide a brief explanation before the tour begins. If you arrive in Aguas Calientes on the same day as your visit to Machu Picchu, our support staff will meet you at the train station or the main square.

Includes

Guided group service in Spanish Private guided service in English

Excludes

Machu Picchu entrance ticket

Important Information

  • If you want a group guided tour, make sure you have a Machu Picchu ticket for Route 2A or 2B If you want a private guided tour just for yourself, you can book any of Routes 1, 2, or 3 Bus tickets are purchased in Aguas Calientes; the round-trip fare is $24, or you can buy a one-way ticket for $12. You also have the option of walking up, which takes about an hour and a half

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu, a visit to the restroom, and a two-and-a-half-hour guided walk through the citadel with a certified local guide.
A certified local guide with knowledge of Incan history leads the tour in Machu Picchu, Peru.
The tour begins in the main square of Aguas Calientes before taking a bus to the Machu Picchu entrance.
The guided tour inside Machu Picchu lasts approximately two and a half hours.
Arrive in Aguas Calientes before the tour start time; exact times vary, so check the website for the current schedule.
Yes, the tour allows time for taking photos of the Machu Picchu site and your experience.
Yes, the 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu is part of the tour package.
Yes, there are restroom facilities available at the entrance of Machu Picchu before starting the guided tour.
The tour involves walking through uneven terrain and stairs, so a moderate level of fitness is recommended.
The tour guides include moments where you can pause and enjoy the surroundings, allowing for rest and relaxation within the site.

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