Guided Tours

From Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Entry with Guided Tour & Round-Trip Transfer

Name: From Aguas Calientes: Machu Picchu Entry with Guided Tour & Round-Trip Transfer
Start: 2026-07-13T09:00:00
End: 2026-07-13T13:00:00
Location: Aguas Calientes

Duration

4 hrs

Open today

6:00am - 5:00pm

Guided tour

Transfers available

Secure entry to Machu Picchu with round-trip bus transfers from Aguas Calientes already arranged for you, so you can focus fully on the experience.

Explore the citadel with a professional English- or Spanish-speaking guide who leads a structured small-group tour through key viewpoints and Inca structures.

Learn the story behind Machu Picchu’s terraces, temples, and engineering during a guided visit designed to maximize your time inside the site.

Enjoy free time after the guided tour to explore, take photos, or revisit viewpoints at your own pace.

Choose between Circuit 1, 2, or 3 to match your preferred route and perspective of Machu Picchu.

Entry to Machu Picchu

Professional local guide in English or Spanish

Round-trip bus transportation from Aguas Calientes

Entry and guided visit to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 (as per option selected)

Entry and guided visit to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 (as per option selected)

Entry and guided visit to Machu Picchu Circuit 3 (as per option selected)

Meals and beverages

Access to additional circuits or mountain hikes

Train ride

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Join a small-group guided tour of Machu Picchu with official entry and a professional local guide, exploring your chosen circuit.

Getting started

Meet your guide near the main entrance, where your official entry ticket will be validated. After a brief introduction, your guide will outline the route and essential guidelines before you begin your circuit.

What to expect

Machu Picchu

Step into the heart of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, an Inca citadel dating back to the 15th century and renowned for its archaeological and cultural significance. Your guide will share insights into the site's history, architecture, and enduring mysteries as you explore.

Features

Circuit 1: Follow a route that covers key viewpoints and classic terraces, offering panoramic perspectives of the citadel’s layout and surrounding Andes.

Circuit 2: Walk through the central urban area, visiting important temples and ceremonial spaces that reveal the Inca’s advanced engineering and spiritual beliefs.

Circuit 3: Explore agricultural terraces and lesser-known sectors, learning about the site’s sustainable design and the daily life of its ancient inhabitants.

Professional local guide: Gain expert commentary and context at every stop, with opportunities to ask questions in a small-group setting.

Entry: Enjoy seamless access to Machu Picchu with your pre-booked ticket, ensuring a smooth start to your guided adventure.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking for entry verification.

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven and potentially slippery terrain.

Carry a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and rain gear, as weather conditions can change rapidly.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted inside Machu Picchu; only small bags (maximum 40x35x20 cm) are allowed.

Food, alcoholic beverages, and single-use plastic bottles are strictly prohibited within the site.

Tripods, drones, selfie sticks, and professional camera equipment are not allowed.

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals with proper documentation.

Accessibility

The site is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven paths, steep stairs, and rugged terrain.

Visitors with limited mobility may find access challenging; assistance is limited within the archaeological site.

Additional information

All visitors must be accompanied by an official guide for the duration of their visit.

Entry is valid only for the selected circuit and time slot; re-entry is not permitted.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The guided tour is conducted in the language specified at the time of booking.

Restrooms are available only at the entrance; there are no restroom facilities inside the archaeological site.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time to allow for security checks and group organization.

The experience operates in all weather conditions; refunds or rescheduling due to weather are not available.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.