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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service (2–3 Hours)

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Machu Picchu: Private Tour Guide Service (2–3 Hours)

About this activity

Spend an unforgettable visit to Machu Picchu with your own private local guide. Meet in Aguas Calientes (hotel or train station) or at the main gate, then enjoy a relaxed 2–3 hour walking tour through temples, plazas, terraces, and stunning viewpoints. As you explore, your guide shares clear, engaging stories about Inca history, daily life, and the mysteries that made the “Lost City of the Incas” one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

This is a private guide service only. Machu Picchu entrance tickets, shuttle bus tickets, train tickets, meals, and transportation are not included. If you already have your tickets and want to understand the history, temples, terraces, viewpoints, and sacred spaces of Machu Picchu, this service is the perfect fit.

Highlights

• Private native Andean guide just for you

• Explore Machu Picchu at your own speed and style

• See main temples, plazas, and terraces in 2–3 hours

• Plenty of time for photos, questions, and quiet views

What's included

  • ✓Private guide service: Explore Machu Picchu with your own professional local guide.
  • ✓Circuit-based: Your guide adapts the tour to the circuit printed on your Machu Picchu ticket.
  • ✓Duration: Around 2 to 3 hours, depending on your ticket, circuit, pace, and interests.

Not included

  • ✕Machu Picchu entrance ticket.
  • ✕Round-trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu.
  • ✕Train tickets / Transportation from Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
  • ✕Gratuities / Tips

Meeting and pickup

  • We can pick you up from your hotel, train station, or meet you at the main gate in Machu Picchu.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A valid passport (name, number, expiry date, and country) is required at booking for all participants.
  • This service provides a professional guide for your Machu Picchu visit
  • For entry, please book your Machu Picchu ticket in advance. If tickets are sold out on the official website, access can’t be arranged through this service.
  • Please provide each participant’s Machu Picchu entry time, train arrival details, and Aguas Calientes hotel location for pickup at booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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