Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visits follow set circuits and time slots, and a Machu Picchu tour guide helps you understand what you see: the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana and how the Incas built on top of the mountain.
On Chaski Peru Guides you can book a Machu Picchu tour from Cusco published by a licensed guide, or request your own (for example, 2 days with a night in Aguas Calientes) and get offers. Every guide is verified by us.
Tours and places in Machu Picchu
- Machu Picchu full-day tour from Cusco by train
- Machu Picchu 2-day tour with a night in Aguas Calientes
- Sacred Valley + Machu Picchu
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain hike (special ticket)
- 2 or 4-day Inca Trail (with an authorized operator)
- Machu Picchu at sunrise (first time slot)
- Private Machu Picchu tour with your own guide
- Machu Picchu via Hidroelectrica (budget route)
- 4 or 5-day Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu
- Inca Jungle: biking, rafting and hiking
- Lares trek with Andean communities
- Hike to the Sun Gate (Inti Punku)
- Machu Picchu Inca Bridge
- Manuel Chavez Ballon Site Museum
- Aguas Calientes and its hot springs
Everything for your trip to Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Machu Picchu: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Machu Picchu who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Machu Picchu tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Machu Picchu private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Machu Picchu tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Machu Picchu tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Machu Picchu guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Machu Picchu
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Machu Picchu tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Machu Picchu day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Machu Picchu
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Machu Picchu by train tour
Trains leave from Cusco (Poroy) and Ollantaytambo; your guide meets you in Aguas Calientes or at the entrance.
Machu Picchu tickets and guide
Tickets are limited and must be bought in advance. Park rules require entering with a licensed guide.
Machu Picchu guide hire at entrance
There are guides at the gate, but in high season it is safer to book your guide before you go.
Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu tour
In 2 days: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and a night in the valley, then Machu Picchu the next morning.
Tours published by guides in Machu Picchu
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a guide for Machu Picchu?
Visits follow set circuits and in many cases an official guide is required. Check the current Ministry of Culture rules when you buy your ticket.
How much is a Machu Picchu tour with a guide?
It depends on whether it includes train, bus, entrance ticket and hotel nights. Each guide on Chaski Peru Guides lists their price and what it includes, or you can request offers.
How do I get to Machu Picchu?
Most visitors take the train from Cusco (Poroy) or Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes, then the bus to the entrance. You can also hike the Inca Trail.
Is it better in 1 or 2 days?
One day is possible but long. With 2 days you sleep in Aguas Calientes and visit early, with more time.
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
May to September is drier with better views. The Inca Trail closes every February for maintenance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.