Best Machu Picchu Day Tours from Cusco
Embark on an unforgettable Machu Picchu Day Tour from Cusco, journeying through ancient Inca history and breathtaking Andean scenery. Compare hundreds of options for visiting the iconic citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the magic of this magnificent destination by exploring various tour packages that fit every travel style and budget. Whether seeking a guided exploration of Machu Picchu's mysteries or an adventure through the Sacred Valley, travelers can find the perfect itinerary. Experience the awe-inspiring views, feel the echoes of history, and create lifelong memories during your Cusco adventure. Book your ultimate Machu Picchu Day Tour experience today and step back in time.
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This Hiking trip will take to one of the Inca temples locates in the Andes mountains of Cusco built on top of the steepest mountains, Waqrapukara Inca site, also you will get immerse during the full day hike in an area where regularly travelers do not go.
- Oxygen
- Lunch
- Transportation
- Professional Tour Guide
- entrance to the site
- Urcos
- Cusipata
- Waqrapukara
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Board your selected train from Cusco or Ollantaytambo and enjoy the scenic journey to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival, our staff will assist you with the bus ride to the legendary Lost City of the Incas , where impressive terraces, ceremonial sites and breathtaking views await. At the scheduled time, ret...
- Admission ticket to Machu Picchu Citadel.
- Selected round trip train ticket or bimodal bus&train service from Cusco.
- Round trip shuttle bus ticket to go up & down to the citadel from Machu Picchu town.
- Local Expert guide (The guidance is in Spanish or English)
- Pick up and drop-off from your lodging in Cusco.
- Gratuities
- Cusco
- Aguas Calientes
- Machupicchu
- Aguas Calientes
- Cusco
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
READ DISCLAIMER BELOW REGARDING SHORT NOTICE (less than 2 months) and HIGH SEASON BOOKINGS BELOW For bookings of 1 person, you may be in a group of a maximum of 4 people. All bookings of 2 or more will have their own private guide. DISCLAIMER: Online tickets typically sell out months in advance bu...
- Entrance to the Machu Picchu site - READ DISCLAIMER
- Bilingual guide
- Bus from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu site
- Transportation to Aguas Calientes (for additional cost)
- Food - Available at Machu Picchu for Additional Cost
- Hotel in Aguas Calientes
- Gratuity
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Stretching from Pisac in the South to Machu Picchu in the north, the Sacred Valley is a cornucopia of majestic and steep mountains, ancient ruins, rushing rivers, craft markets, terraced hillsides, good food and native people who value and take care of their homeland.
- Bi-lingual Tour Guide (Spanish and English)
- Transport
- Buffet Lunch in Urubamba (Vegan option)
- Partial Tourist ticket (Boleto Turistico) 70 soles por person | Full sites (130 Soles) for 10 days
- Entrance fee for the salt mines of Maras (10 soles per person )
- Complejo Arqueologico Chinchero
- Maras Moray Tours
- Ollantaytambo
- Pisac
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.The price range across the options we compare is substantial, running from $194 to $1,009 USD. The median price point for these tours is around $420 USD.
The duration of these tours typically falls between 12 hours and 4 days, with the median tour length being about 17 hours. In terms of format, the largest share of options are structured as Guided Tours (88% of the options we compare), though a significant portion are available as private tours (31% of the options we compare).
The majority of the options include a guide (94% of the options we compare) and the entry ticket itself (83% of the options we compare). Regarding logistics, about 60% of the options include hotel pickup and drop-off, and about 31% include transportation.
Train travel is the most common method of transport featured in these tours (87% of the options we compare), followed closely by bus (80% of the options we compare). While walking is an option for about 24% of the listed tours, the majority rely on motorized transport.
Review sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.74 stars across 16,117 pooled reviews. Reviewers frequently use words like 'excellent', 'amazing', and 'highly recommend' to describe their experience. However, skip-the-line access is rare, as only two options we compare (less than 1%) include this feature.
The options we compare are offered in 8 different languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, and Croatian. The overwhelming focus of these tours is Historical (98% of the options we compare), closely followed by Cultural themes (82% of the options we compare).
Booking ahead is highly recommended, as 11% of the options we compare are flagged as likely to sell out. Furthermore, there is a notable selection of private options, with a third of the tours we compare (31%) being private tours.
Take it slow. Drink coca tea, stay hydrated, and avoid heavy meals for the first few days.
Generally yes, but be cautious in crowded areas. Use reputable taxis and avoid walking late at night.
Book tickets and transport well in advance. Consider a guided tour for the best experience.
