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How to compare Sacred Valley trains by station, timetable, baggage rules and ticket conditions without relying on outdated schedules.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