Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

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Machu Picchu: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour

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Machu Picchu Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

This Machu Picchu tour combines skip-the-line entry tickets with a two-hour guided tour of Peru's most famous archaeological site. Your expert guide will lead you through the ancient Inca citadel, explaining the history and significance of structures like the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana stone, and the Room of the Three Windows.

The guided portion covers the main highlights and engineering marvels of Machu Picchu, from the precisely cut stone terraces to the ceremonial buildings that showcase Inca architectural genius. After the tour, you'll have free time to explore the site independently, take photographs, and soak in the mountain views at your own pace.

Your visit to Machu Picchu pairs perfectly with exploring the wider Sacred Valley and Cusco attractions, giving you a complete picture of Inca civilisation and colonial history in the region.

What is Included

  • Machu Picchu admission ticket
  • Two-hour guided tour in English and Spanish
  • Professional guide with expertise in Inca history
  • Free time for independent exploration after the tour

Good to Know

The guided tour lasts approximately two hours, after which you can stay and explore independently. You'll need to bring valid photo identification for entry, and tickets are timed, so arrive promptly at your designated entry slot.

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven stone pathways and terraces. Food and drinks aren't permitted inside the archaeological site. Note that bus transport from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu isn't included in this package.

Consider combining your Machu Picchu visit with a Sacred Valley day trip to see other important Inca sites like Ollantaytambo and Pisac. For those wanting to explore more of the area, a Rainbow Mountain excursion offers spectacular Andean scenery and a different perspective on Peru's natural wonders.

Why you'll love it

  • Skip-the-queue entry to Peru's most famous archaeological site
  • Two-hour expert-guided tour of the ancient Inca citadel
  • Visit the Temple of the Sun, Intihuatana stone and Room of the Three Windows
  • Discover the engineering precision behind Machu Picchu's iconic structures

What's included

  • Entrance to Machu Picchu archaeological center
  • 2-hour guided tour of Machu Picchu in English and Spanish
  • Free time in Machu Picchu after the guided tour
  • Bus tickets from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu or viceversa.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain
  • Drop off at your hotel after the guided tour

Good to know

Opening times

5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm 5:30am – 5:30pm

Know before you go
  • Carry your valid photo ID for entry

  • Arrive at your chosen entry time as tickets are timed

  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain

  • Food and drinks are not permitted inside the site

  • No shuttle or bus from Aguas Calientes is included

Visitor guidelines
  • Carry your valid photo ID for entry

  • Arrive at your chosen entry time as tickets are timed

  • Wear comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain

  • Food and drinks are not permitted inside the site

  • No shuttle or bus from Aguas Calientes is included

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Where you'll be

Camino Inca

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