Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide in Sacred Valley, Peru
Sacred Valley, Peru

Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide

Outty Ranking 49 4.5 · 8 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $218
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Outty Ranking

49/100

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Traveler rating

4.5/5

Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide worth booking?

Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide is a 3-hour experience in Sacred Valley, Peru, from $218 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 8 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
49 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (8)
Duration
3 hours
From
$218 per person

Make your visit to Machu Picchu easy and memorable with everything arranged in one tour. Choose Circuit 2, 1, or 3, subject to availability, and enjoy an experience that includes your official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes, and a professional licensed guide. Explore Machu Picchu for approximately 2.5 hours in a small group while discovering the history, Inca architecture, and most important areas included in your assigned circuit. Circuit 2 is the most requested route, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Our local Cusco team takes care of the tickets, bus, guide, and entry coordination, so you can simply enjoy your Machu Picchu experience. NOTE: If online tickets are sold out and you book the Last Minute Option, our team will assist you in obtaining a ticket locally in Aguas Calientes. Depending on availability this may require staying up to 2 nights in Aguas Calientes.

What you get

    About this experience

    Make your visit to Machu Picchu easy and memorable with everything arranged in one tour. Choose Circuit 2, 1, or 3, subject to availability, and enjoy an experience that includes your official Machu Picchu entrance ticket, round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes, and a professional licensed guide. Explore Machu Picchu for approximately 2.5 hours in a small group while discovering the history, Inca architecture, and most important areas included in your assigned circuit. Circuit 2 is the most requested route, so booking in advance is highly recommended. Our local Cusco team takes care of the tickets, bus, guide, and entry coordination, so you can simply enjoy your Machu Picchu experience. NOTE: If online tickets are sold out and you book the Last Minute Option, our team will assist you in obtaining a ticket locally in Aguas Calientes. Depending on availability this may require staying up to 2 nights in Aguas Calientes.

    What's included

    Included

    • 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu
    • Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Depending of Option Selected)
    • Machu Picchu Roundtrip Bus from Aguas Calientes
    • Assistance with ticket reservation process ( IF needed)

    Not included

    • Tips
    • Meals

    What you'll see and do

    1. Aguas Calientes

      Meet your guide at your hotel or the Aguas Calientes train station. take a 30-minute journey to Machu Picchu or meet us in the main square of Machu picchu

      15 minutes here

    2. Machu Picchu

      Your Machu Picchu experience begins with a scenic 30-minute bus ride from Aguas Calientes to the main entrance. After presenting your original passport and completing the entrance check, follow your professional guide on a short walk to the upper section of the citadel.

      30 minutes here

    3. Machu Picchu

      Enjoy approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes exploring Machu Picchu with your professional guide, depending on your selected circuit. Discover the fascinating history of the Lost Citadel while visiting its temples, terraces, viewpoints, and other iconic areas included in your route. After the guided tour, take the bus back to Aguas Calientes.

      180 minutes here

    4. Machu Picchu HotSprings

      IMPORTANT – LAST MINUTE OPTION: If you book this option, you must arrive in Aguas Calientes at least 1 night and, when required, up to 2 days before your Machu Picchu visit. We strongly recommend arriving between 7:00 and 8:00 AM on your first day. Under current regulations, travelers must register in person for the local purchase of Machu Picchu entrance tickets. Tickets, circuits, and entry times are subject to official availability.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Sacred Valley

    We will pick you up from your hotel or the train station and transfer you to the bus station to begin your unforgettable Machu Picchu tour. If you arrive a day early, our team will contact you to arrange a meeting with your guide to review all the details for your tour day.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    You will be finishing the tour in Aguas Calientes town

    Options you can book

    • Machu Picchu with Circuit 3

      Machu Picchu Circuit 3 Royalty: Includes the official Machu Picchu Circuit 3 Royalty entrance ticket, round-trip bus from Aguas Calientes, and a guide Guide English or Spanish : in a small group of up to 10 people.

    • Machu Picchu With Circuit 1b

      Panoramic Circuit 1b : Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Machu Picchu from the upper terraces, including the classic photo viewpoint. Included:: Official Circuit 1B ticket, professional guide in a group of up to 10, and round-trip bus. Pickup included

    • Last-Minute Machu picchu C2

      Last Minute Ticket: It is mandatory to arrive in Aguas Calientes 1–2 days in advance, preferably by 8:00 AM, to complete the required in-person registration for your: Machu Picchu entrance ticket. assisted by our staff in Aguas Caliente Locally Tickets are subject to availability.

    • Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Private

      Exclusive Circuit 2 : Explore Machu Picchu on the classic Circuit 2 route, covering its most iconic areas Includes: official entry ticket, private professional guide, and round-trip bus. 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 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Willka Travel

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    8 verified traveler reviews for Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    chranst · October 2026

    Bad weather great tour: Machu Pucchu

    William was our guide for this tour at Machu Picchu. He was awesome. It was a cloudy, rainy morning for the sunrise tour with panoramic views and we were socked in, William shared tons of Machu Picchu information and interesting facts about the Inca Empire as well as about Machu Picchu itself. Patiently we waited, even though the sun did not appear we were able to get great shots of Machu Picchu as the clouds rose and the rain subsided. Great tour and experience. William is a great tour guide for the greater Machu Picchu/Sacred Valley tours. Highly recommended!

    via Tripadvisor

    joshua_E · May 2026

    It’s beyond amazing our...

    It’s beyond amazing our tour guide Americo looked out for us made sure things went right if it wasn’t for him we wouldn’t have got the experience we got grateful for him

    via Viator

    Samuel_D · November 2025

    Excellent Services

    Very good service at all times, great knowledge throughout the tour. They knew how to help us.

    Response from the operator: Samuel, muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegra saber que el servicio fue de su agrado y que nuestro equipo pudo acompañarlos con conocimiento y apoyo durante todo el recorrido. Comentarios como el suyo nos motivan a seguir brindando experiencias de calidad en Machu Picchu. Muchas gracias, Willka Travel

    via Viator (translated)

    sean_j · October 2025

    Scam artisits

    I was sold a package for machu picchu that i was not able to use as they sold me an early visitor pass, bit the timing was too close for that. When i asked for a refund the same day, i was told this is not possible. It terrible as i made it very clear to the online agent when my arrival dates were and even confirmed a few time before payment that the tickets would be immediately available.... which they were not

    Response from the operator: Dear customer, We’re sorry to read your comment, but we must clarify that you never showed up for the activity the tour was considered no show. Our team tried to contact you several times by phone, email, and message on the day of your visit, but we received no response from you. Please note that the product you purchased clearly explains that our team in Aguas Calientes assists you in buying your official Machu Picchu ticket upon arrival, depending on daily availability. Unfortunately, you decided not to attend or coordinate with our staff, so your review does not reflect the real service we provide. We always do our best to help travelers who communicate with us, and we regret that in your case, this was not possible. Best regards, Willka Travel team

    via Viator

    Heather_P · August 2025

    Incredible Machu Picchu Experience With Willka Travel!

    We had an absolutely incredible experience with Willka Travel! From start to finish, their team went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. We weren’t sure if we’d even be able to get tickets in-person to Machu Picchu since we only new about our trip a few weeks ahead of time, but everyone at Willka was extremely responsive, kept us updated throughout the process, and managed to secure tickets for us right as we arrived in Aguas Calientes. They met us at the train station, guided us to the bus, and our guide met us at the entrance. Our guide, Ulises, was amazing—funny, knowledgeable, and full of great stories. He made the history of Machu Picchu come alive and also took tons of photos of us in different poses with the stunning views in the background. I can’t recommend Willka Travel enough if you want a seamless, stress-free, and truly memorable visit to Machu Picchu!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $218 to $275
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    3
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Willka Travel, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.9.

    See everything Willka Travel runs

    Why this scores 49

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)79
    Review evidence (18% weight)41
    Booking momentum (14% weight)32
    Value for money (12% weight)11
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)40
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sacred Valley.

    How much does Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide cost?

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    Prices start at $218 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sacred Valley usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide take?

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    Plan for about 3 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 Sacred Valley is not rushed.

    Is Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Sacred Valley, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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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 Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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    Around 3 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 Sacred Valley 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 Sacred Valley and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide 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 Sacred Valley 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 Sacred Valley?

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    On Outty we rank every Sacred Valley experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Best Private Sacred Valley Tour in Cusco ( with Pisac), From Urubamba & Ollantaytambo: Sacred Valley Day tour with Lunch, Machu Picchu Guided Tour from Aguas Calientes. 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 Sacred Valley?

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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 Sacred Valley?

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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 Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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    Included: 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu; Machu Picchu entrance ticket (Depending of Option Selected); Machu Picchu Roundtrip Bus from Aguas Calientes; and Assistance with ticket reservation process ( IF needed). Not included: Tips; and Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 125 listed pickup locations in and around Sacred Valley. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide 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 Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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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 Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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    Across 8 reviews averaging 4.5 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 Machu Picchu: Official Ticket Circuit 2, 1 or 3 + Bus & Guide?

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    There are 4 options to choose from, including Machu Picchu with Circuit 3, Machu Picchu With Circuit 1b, Last-Minute Machu picchu C2, Machu Picchu Circuit 2 Private. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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