
Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 352 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco worth booking?
Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco is a 14-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $389 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 352 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (352)
- Duration
- 14 hours
- From
- $389 per person
Machu Picchu, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important destinations to visit in Peru. Experience a full day exploring the stunning Inca citadel on this all-inclusive tour. Surrounded by nature, you’ll immerse yourself in the fascinating mysteries of this magnificent site while accompanied by a professional guide throughout the journey. Enjoy a unique panoramic train ride with spectacular views of the landscape before arriving at Machu Picchu. Once there, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the site with your expert guide. The tour includes all entrance tickets and transportation: seamless round-trip transport from your hotel in Cusco, as well as entry to Machu Picchu. In just one day, you’ll visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World and experience an unforgettable adventure. Leave all the details to us and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
What you get
About this experience
Machu Picchu, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most important destinations to visit in Peru. Experience a full day exploring the stunning Inca citadel on this all-inclusive tour. Surrounded by nature, you’ll immerse yourself in the fascinating mysteries of this magnificent site while accompanied by a professional guide throughout the journey. Enjoy a unique panoramic train ride with spectacular views of the landscape before arriving at Machu Picchu. Once there, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the site with your expert guide. The tour includes all entrance tickets and transportation: seamless round-trip transport from your hotel in Cusco, as well as entry to Machu Picchu. In just one day, you’ll visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World and experience an unforgettable adventure. Leave all the details to us and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
What's included
Included
- Pre-departure briefing and detailed information about the visit to Machu Picchu
- Bus round trip (aguas calientes - machu picchu)
- Admisión tickets to Machu Picchu
- Train tickets round trip (ollantaytambo-machupicchu-machupicchu ollantaytambo)
- Transport to the train station both ways from Cuzco
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
What you'll see and do
Machupicchu
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and head to the Ollantaytambo train station, where we will board the train. We will arrive at Aguas Calientes, where our guide will be waiting for us, and we will take a bus to the Machu Picchu archaeological site. You will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 3 hours of the Machu Picchu archaeological site with our expert guide, exploring the most important areas and learning about its fascinating history. After the guided tour, you will have enough free time to explore the site on your own, take photos, and enjoy the stunning views.
360 minutes here · Admission included
We will take the bus back to Aguas Calientes. We will board the train back to Ollantaytambo. Upon arrival in Ollantaytambo, our transport will be waiting for us to take us back to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel. You will be surrounded by history and nature for two hours, where our professional guides will provide information about the different sites and areas, the history, and its discovery, as well as answer any questions about the culture.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
VISTADOME PANORAMIC TRAIN
Panoramic Views Train Duration: 14 hours Aguas Calientes Pickup included
Machu Picchu Circuit 3A or 1B
TOUR: Circuit 1B or 3B: Entrance to Machu Picchu with circuit 1B or 3B. subject to availability .Train: With Expedition,Voyager Pickup included
EXPEDITION TRAIN
Standard Train Duration: 14 hours Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Machupicchu cusco
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is not accessible for wheelchair users.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 346 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
346 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Put on the cheaper train even though we paid for Vistadome
I paid for the Vistadome train ride for 4 of us (me and my 3 friends), which was about 40 dollars more per person (160 total). When I arrived at the train station to get on the train, I realized that we were put on the normal train. I had to message the agency about it and they decided to give us a refund of 24.00 per person. 1. If I didn't point out that they put us on the normal train, we might not have gotten our refund. 2. We only got 24.00 per person refund instead of the extra 40.00 viator charged us per person.
via Viator
Great tour. Highly recommend.
The day was fantastic. We were picked up at our hotel and everything throughout the whole day was well structured. Our bus driver to the train station was very friendly. When we arrived at destination city we were greeted by the tour staff and given clear and specific instructions. Our tour guide Samuel met us at machu pichu and gave us a fantastic tour. He was very knowledgeable and didn't rush through. He also took some great pictures of us. Would highly recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Birthday Tour
I’m a real person (Doing this for my 31st birthday) who started solo traveling about a year ago, and this was my trip to Machu Picchu. Honestly, the whole experience was way easier than I expected. The tour company pretty much spoon-feeds you through the entire process. From the initial pickup to getting to Machu Picchu and back, everything was organized and explained along the way, so I never really felt like I was on my own trying to figure everything out. The only part that I found genuinely difficult was the chaos at the train station. It can be pretty hectic and confusing, especially if you don’t know Spanish. If you do speak Spanish, you’ll definitely have an easier time navigating that part. That said, once you get through the station, everything becomes pretty straightforward. Samuel, the tour guide on-site at Machu Picchu, was great. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience much more enjoyable. The pickup driver and the initial tour leader were also great and made sure everything went smoothly. Overall, if you’re traveling solo and are nervous about doing Machu Picchu on your own, I’d definitely say this is a very easy way to do it. The company handles most of the logistics for you, so you can focus on actually enjoying Machu Picchu instead of stressing about how to get from one place to the next.
via Viator
Machu Picchu
Well worth the price for the entire experience. Picked us up early in the AM and dropped us back to our hotel. The train ride was great and the entire Machu Picchu experience was great. The only part needing more attention was at aguas calientes. Guide needed to keep us more informed.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re very happy to hear that you felt the trip was well worth it and that you enjoyed the train ride and your Machu Picchu experience. We also really appreciate your honest feedback about Aguas Calientes. We’re sorry that you felt you needed more information from the guide during that part of the trip. We’ll definitely take your comments into consideration and work on improving communication and making sure our guests always know what to expect and where to go. Thank you again for choosing us and for helping us improve. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Peru someday!
via Tripadvisor
Heartwarming experience!
It was a wonderful experience! Machu Picchu was one of my top bucket list items and this trip fulfilled it for me. Our guide, Samuel was so helpful and patient. He stayed in touch with us the entire time prior to our meeting in Machu Picchu. He was very knowledgeable and provided great insights about Machu Picchu’s history. I would totally recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Machu Picchu was everything you hoped for and that you were able to check such an important bucket-list experience off your list. 😊 We’re especially happy to hear that Samuel took such good care of you and stayed in touch throughout the trip. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—he’ll be delighted to know that his patience, knowledge, and insights helped make your visit even more special. Thank you again for choosing us and for recommending our experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Peru someday!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $389 to $430
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 123
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco cost?
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Prices start at $389 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco take?
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Plan for about 14 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 352 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 14-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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Around 123 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 14-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Full-Day Humantay Lake Trek (Meals Included), Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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Included: Pre-departure briefing and detailed information about the visit to Machu Picchu; Bus round trip (aguas calientes - machu picchu); Admisión tickets to Machu Picchu; Train tickets round trip (ollantaytambo-machupicchu-machupicchu ollantaytambo); and Transport to the train station both ways from Cuzco. Not included: Snacks; Gratuities; and Bottled water. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 10 listed pickup locations in and around Cusco. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: It is not accessible for wheelchair users. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cusco. Standard cancellation terms apply.
What do travelers say about Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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Across 352 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Full Day Tour to Machu Picchu From Cusco?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including VISTADOME PANORAMIC TRAIN, Machu Picchu Circuit 3A or 1B, EXPEDITION TRAIN. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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