Machu Picchu Private Archaeological and Historical Guided Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Sacred Valley, Peru
- 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
One of the best ways to discover Machu Picchu is in the company of a private guide. This private guide service is ideal for groups with their own transportation and entrance fees. Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, at the train station, or at the entrance of Machu Picchu. Enjoy their undivided attention as you explore the temples, plazas, and sites, learning the history behind the iconic ruins along the way.
- Explore Machu Picchu with a private guide
- Price includes tour for a group of up to 10 people
- Enjoy the full attention of your guide on a private tour
- Includes pickup from Aguas Calientes train station or hotel
What's Included
- Pick up from your hotel to start the tour.
- Reception at the train station to start the tour (If you arrive the same day).
- Complete tour of the circuit depending on the type of entrance ticket to Machupicchu.
- Tour guide specialist in taking memorable photos of you and your loved ones.
- Bus tickets to Machupicchu.US$24,00 per person
- Machu Picchu entry ticket.US$55,00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Itinerary
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Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu
3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Aguas Calientes (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Do not go into Machu Picchu without a guide like Eric. They add a wealth of knowledge and history which makes it a great experience. Eric was part of the indigenous culture which added to this whole experience.
I wasn’t sure if we really needed a guide for Machu Picchu, but after our visit with our exceptional guides I don’t know how you could really experience all that Machu Picchu is without an expert to lead you on the journey. Their service began when someone greeted us at our hotel and helped us navigate to the bus line and on to the bus. They met us at the entrance and made sure we were ready for our circuits. We booked two guides for our two circuits — 2b and 3b. Both Eric and Victor were wonderful. They were so knowledgeable and brought their lived cultural experiences into the tours. They were also very kind and getting to know them added a great deal to our day. It was also so very nice to have them take photos. They knew all the right spots, and prompted us when to stop for a photo so we didn’t have to think about it, or find a stranger to snap a photo. I know you can find guides at the entrance to Machu Picchu, but I highly recommend this top notch service. The price is very good and it really ensured that our once in a lifetime trip went perfectly.
The tour was very good, the guide passionate and informative. The meeting point was at the entry gate, which in hindsight is a mistake, since there is no cellular coverage there. We waited for 20 minutes and started to get anxious.
Eric was lovely and informative. It was nice to learn more about history of this amazing place. He took great photos!
Victor was an amazing tour guide, my husband had a recent injury and Victor was super patience with us and walk to our pace. Amazing explanation and knowledge of the city. Really enjoyed the tour, a 10/10 experience!
Our Machu Picchu tour with Eric was excellent. He was knowledgeable, patient, and brought the history of the site to life with great stories. He timed everything perfectly so we avoided the biggest crowds and got amazing photos. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide Eric responded with only sketchy one-word responses to our messages the day before (we wanted to confirm our very early meetup because we had a 6am entry ticket), and then he never showed up.
There were a few available guides at the entrance of Machu Picchu so we paid the same (expensive) fee to hire one of them. Luckily, the guide we ended up having (not associated with Viator) was fantastic, so we were happy Eric hadn't shown up (since we were not confident he would have been a good guide!), but we lost our money. Extremely disappointed.
We had the pleasure of having Eric guide us through Machu Picchu. He certainly knows his history of the site.
He was very generous in taking photos of us at every opportunity.
It was a fabulous day!
Eric was our tour guide for the day and he was very knowledgeable about the history of the Inka Empire and Machu Picchu. He graciously waited several hours with us for the fog to clear to get the perfect picture at Machu Picchu. While at times we were pessimistic that the fog would clear, he continued to be optimistic and it turns out it cleared out enough to get a great picture. Not only he’s a great tour guide, he’s also a very good photographer as well. 😂
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Gil. Thank you for your sincere words. I am are so happy that your tour to Machu Picchu with me was so enjoyable.
I wish you all the best now and in the future.
Eric
Eric was our guide. He has a lot of background about Inca culture. He provided us very good insights on Machu Pichu. Used a pace that was well paced and answered all our answers well.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Good afternoon Jay, thank you for the review. we will keep working hard to provide amazing guided tours in Machu Picchu
Eric
The tour was informative and well paced. The guide, Eric, provided information not only to the historical significance of Machu Picchu, highlighting its architecture and archeological importance. While waiting for the fog to clear, conversation flowed easily as Eric provided insights to the socioeconomic situation of Peru in the twenty-first century. This provides a glimpse into the local lives that allows one to understand deeper on the customs, culture and diversity of the community. This is much appreciated to be able to understand more about Peru as a nation in the modern world.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Yuen, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that your Machu Picchu guided tour was very learning for you and your loved ones. We hope to welcome you back to Peru for more unforgettable adventures! Warm regards, The IncaGo Team
Our tour was amazing and Eric, our guide, was awesome. His love, respect, and knowledge of Machu Picchu was tremendous. He really made our time enjoyable and memorable. Like others mentioned, he took some amazing photos as well!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello dear Alexis. Thank you for your review.
We hope you came back one day so we can enjoy other jewels of Peru with you and your lovely family
Sophia, our guide, was amazing! We had circuit 3 and she explained everything in detail. Honestly, without a guide we wouldn’t feel the place the way we did
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Isidora. Thank you so much for your helpful review about the work of Sophia.
We wish you the best for you and your lovely ones
Good and easy contact.
Good organization.
Good communication.
But above all absolutely great guid. He will not only show you the Machu Piccu and share a lot of information about it but also explain the way of thinking of that people and give you foundation to understand what Machu Piccu was and what it wasn’t.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Muchas gracias Rafal, it was such a pleasure to share Machu Picchu with you. I learned too much from you.
Have safe fly back to home
Ericson was super knowledgeable and very friendly. I had a great time walking round the circuit. I would highly recommend booking a tour with him. Thank you!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Georgina, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that your Machu Picchu Day Trip with IncaGo Expeditions, was the best experience you have ever had. It was our pleasure to organize everything for you. From train tickets to the visiting of the magical Machu Picchu. We hope to welcome you back to Peru for more unforgettable adventures! Warm regards, The IncaGo Tour guides
We visited the archaeological sites and felt the tour guide, Jimmy, was extremely knowledgeable. He took photos of the group throughout the day and was patient when we needed to rest. Most of the sites have walking and there were lots of stairs at Ollantaytambo. But each person was allowed to do what was good for them - especially because of the altitude. Overall i would definitely recommend this tour!
What a great day! Our guide Eric was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable and knew all the tricks to get photos without others in the background even though it was a very busy day.
If you’re debating getting a guide or not, get one. You will miss out on so much if you don’t. It makes the experience 100 times more enjoyable.
Emerson was one of the most knowledgable and friendly guides we've had across all our travels around the world!
Everything about the private tour was perfect and made our trip to Machu Pichu magical!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Good morning George, we are glad that your experience in Machu Picchu, the wonder of the world was amazing. Emerson is such a great tour guide and we are happy that you were able to spend a good time with him Emerson too 👏👏👏👏
Excellent walking tour with a very knowledgable guide. I expected to learn about the ruins but he knew a lot about the indigenous flora and fauna too—treasure trove of info that maximized our shortened tour (due to landslides). Worth every cent.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Good morning Kevin, thank you for your review. We are glad that you have a unique time with us in Machu Picchu 👏
We took a tour with them for the circuito 2, and our guide, Eric gave us a perfect tour! He knew the answer to every question I had, and we were very impressed by the way he explained. The tour was slow-paced, so my 8-year old daughter didn’t have any problems. Thank you so much for the wonderful tour! Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for your sincere reviews Mai, we are glad thta you liked the tour in Machu Picchu with us. It was great for me to share the sacred citadel of the incas with you
Ericson, our tour guide was excellent. He was extremely prompt, showing up earlier than the appointed time, took time to explain the tour and what we will do before starting, and provided in-depth detail on what we were seeing. He painted the picture nicely of the history and construction artefacts. He also very patiently helped us slowly climb up Huchuy Picchu and back taking a bunch of tremendous photos of us the whole time, while also carrying our backpack and extra items just so we could focus on the tour and sights.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Good morning Sandeep, we are so glad that you 2 day experience with us on the Machu Picchu citadel and the Huchuy Picchu mountain was awesome. We will keep working hard to improve our services
We had a great time at Machu Picchu with Errick and are so happy we booked the private tour with him! He told us everything we wanted to know and more. The stories he told us were super interesting and engaging. His English is also great!
We did the tour at a very nice pace and truly couldn’t have asked for more from the day. Also he took lots of pictures of us to cherish for years to come :)
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are so proud that your experience in Machu Picchu was great. We wish you all the best in your life
I booked this tour at practically the last possible minute (dinnertime before our sunrise Machu Picchu tickets) because the hotel I was staying at spooked me by telling me we needed a guide to get in. That's not true, but my decision was our gain: Noe was a tremendous guide who made an already unbelievable experience even better. His knowledge of the ruins and the Inca (he's been doing this for more than a decade), and his love for his country and people, really helped bring it to life. What's more, he was easygoing, down to earth, relatable, and a great companion. I can't emphasize enough that we were fortunate to have him shape our experience, and I urge others to get that chance, too!
My private guide, Erick, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Specifically, he provided information on how and why Machu Picchu was built, highlighting the ingenuity of the Incan people. Additionally, he provided valuable insights and perspectives from a local regarding the current state of Machu Picchu. I highly recommend this tour.
Erik was truly an amazing guide and new friend! He was really good at communicating via what’s app before and confirmed the meeting point. It was super easy to meet up with him and everything went so smoothly after that. He is very knowledgeable and had so much history to share with us as we toured Machu Picchu. He also knew all the perfect places to take pictures and was more than happy to take pictures of me and boyfriend, we probably took more pictures here then we have throughout our whole relationship! Erik also knew the town and people of Aguas Calientes really well. He was very hospitable before and after we toured Machu Picchu. He really went above and beyond finding us a lunch spot after our tour! He spoke with restaurant staff and got us a table with an incredible view looking over the river and Machu Picchu, it was so unexpected and definitely the perfect way to end our time in Aguas Calientes. Thank you Erik and Hasta Pronto! :)
Julio is an extraordinarily knowledgeable guide. He will talk to you about the history and magic of the Machu Picchu sanctuary, as well as those unexpected historical details that rarely appear in tourist brochures.
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The guide Eric was from the beginning super attentive and caring! Has an incredible knowledge of Machupicchu, and helped us a lot in Portuguese!!! An unforgettable day...
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Response from Host, Feb 2026
Bom noite, Walter!
Ficamos muito felizes em saber que sua excursão com Eric em Machu Picchu foi uma ótima experiência. Nossa equipe agradece muito por compartilhar isso conosco.
Desejamos tudo de bom para você e seus familiares e esperamos recebê-los novamente em breve.
Atenciosamente,
A Equipe
Pleasant and indispensable support to fully understand and enjoy the visit of Machu Picchu.
Our guide was efficient and friendly, she managed our visit to enjoy the views and monuments with the impression of being almost alone, letting groups leave faster.
His explanations allowed us to grasp many elements of the history and architecture of the site: without our guide, we would have missed a lot of things
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Good morning Vincent,
We’re delighted to hear that your tour with Nicol in Machu Picchu was a great experience. Our team truly appreciates you sharing this with us.
We wish you and your loved ones all the very best and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Warm regards,
The Team
Thank you very much to Julio for an unforgettable tour!
We had a lot of time to get to know and admire the place, we learned a lot about the Inca culture and took very nice pictures.
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Buenas tardes Johanna, muchas gracias por tu sincero comentario.
Estamos muy felices que su tour guiado con Julio haya sido excelente.
We marked on the time and worked out. We met at the entrance of Machu Picchu, after we combined by whatsapp. The Guia Diego is very experienced and provided an incredible experience, with explanations and made our beautiful photos. We think that without a guide the visit would lose a lot.
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
Olá, querido Guilherme. Obrigado pela sua avaliação.
Esperamos que você volte um dia para que possamos desfrutar de outras joias do Peru.
Desejo tudo de bom para você e seus entes queridos.
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