About this experience

Discover the secrets of Machu Picchu with a private tour guide on an unforgettable journey from Aguas Calientes.
Start your day early to catch one of the first buses up the mountain and witness the breathtaking sunrise over the Inca citadel — a truly magical experience.

Once inside Machu Picchu, your expert guide will lead you through temples, agricultural terraces, ceremonial sites, and royal quarters, revealing the history, symbolism, and theories behind the mysterious “Lost City of the Incas.” Built in the 15th century and abandoned shortly after the Spanish conquest, Machu Picchu continues to captivate visitors from around the world.

This private tour offers a personalized experience tailored to your pace and interests. After the guided visit, you can return to Aguas Calientes or continue your journey back to Cusco.

At a glance

Duration: 3 hr
Private experience

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Explore Machu Picchu Private Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesGerman (written information), Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (written information), French (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information)

Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

Machu Picchu Bus From Aguas Calientes Guide

Plan the Machu Picchu bus from Aguas Calientes with confidence: secure timed Llaqta entry first, arrange bus transport separately, allow a buffer, and confirm current operating details before travel.

Aguas Calientes Travel Guide From the Sacred Valley

Plan the rail journey from the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes, including the best booking order, Ollantaytambo train logistics, overnight options, return timing, luggage limits, and Machu Picchu entry rules.

PeruRail or Inca Rail? Sacred Valley Trains to Machu Picchu

How to compare Sacred Valley trains by station, timetable, baggage rules and ticket conditions without relying on outdated schedules.

What is included

Pick up at the hotel or bus station.
Private Guide

Not included

Bus up and down to Machu Picchu
Entrance ticket Machu Picchu
Meals during the day

Itinerary and highlights

Meet your private Treppid Travels guide in Aguas Calientes—at your hotel, the train station, or directly at the main entrance of Machu Picchu. After booking, please contact us to confirm the meeting details.

You’ll take a 30-minute bus ride up to Machu Picchu. At the gate, show your original passport and entrance ticket to enter.

Your guide will accompany you throughout the visit. The places you’ll visit depend on the circuit included in your ticket, but you'll learn about the site's key structures and history.

After the tour, you can explore on your own or take the bus back to Aguas Calientes and return to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup information

If you go up on your own or if you visit another circuit beforehand, the meeting point will be at the entrance of Machu Picchu, 10 to 20 minutes before the entry time indicated on your ticket.
Pickup will be approximately 1 hour before the entry time indicated on your Machu Picchu ticket.

Languages and tickets

German — Written
Portuguese — Guide
Portuguese — Written
English — Guide
English — Written
Italian — Written
French — Written
Spanish — Guide
Spanish — Written
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Treppid Travels

Accessibility and practical details

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

Pickup will be approximately 1 hour before the entry time indicated on your Machu Picchu ticket.

Which guide languages are listed?

German (written information), Portuguese (live guide), Portuguese (written information), English (live guide), English (written information), Italian (written information), French (written information), Spanish (live guide), Spanish (written information).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What is the cancellation policy?