10 Machu Picchu Tours in Urubamba Worth Booking

1.Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $30Our pick

Meet Eric or a team guide in Aguas Calientes, ride to Machu Picchu, and spend up to three hours touring the citadel in a group of 10 or fewer. Expect clear English, Spanish, or Portuguese explanations, historic photo materials, patient pacing, and help taking polished photos with your phone.

“Emerson was absolutely fantastic and so enthusiastic about the mountain and its meaning. I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. He is also a professional photographer and will help you pose and get the greatest pictures! Thank you so much Emerson! You’re the best!”

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2.Tour Guide Service & Entrance Ticket Circuit-2

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Visit Machu Picchu on Circuit 2 with an advance entrance ticket and a 2.5-hour guided walk. You meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at the sanctuary entrance and handle transport yourself. Guides such as Frank and Edgar are praised for clear explanations, personal attention, and excellent photos. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great English and communication.super nice and took great photos.Highly recommend .very sweet”

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3.One Day Tour to Machu Picchu with Train Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $170

You leave central Cusco at 3:50 AM, ride to Ollantaytambo, then take a 110-minute train to Aguas Calientes. A bilingual English or Spanish guide leads a two-hour Machu Picchu visit covering the terraces, Temple of the Sun, and Sacred Rock, followed by free time and the return journey.

“An unforgettable day exploring Machu Picchu. Great communication, punctual service, and an amazing overall experience. Highly recommended!”

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4.historical and photographic guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 3 hours

Meet Ericson in Aguas Calientes for a three-hour private tour of Machu Picchu. He combines five years of university study with photography training, archaeological knowledge, and local cultural insight. Expect the best postcard viewpoints, historical explanations, scientific context, and photos of your visit. Entry and bus tickets cost extra.

“We had an amazing experience touring Machu Picchu with this provider. Emerson, our guide, was super knowledgeable on the history and construction of Machu Picchu. He kept us informed and entertained every step of the way and was super friendly! Not to mention he was also quite the photographer and took over a hundred gorgeous pictures of me and my partner. Highly recommend!”

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5.4 days/3 nights: Inka Jungle Trek to Machu Picchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 25 reviews · 4 days · from $420

This four-day route from Cusco to Machu Picchu mixes a mountain bike descent, jungle hiking, Inca trails, hot springs, rafting, zip lining, and a train return. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 15. Guide Gustavo Candia has earned especially warm praise, but you should confirm luggage instructions, Machu Picchu ticket type, and the rafting policy before booking.

“Our guide Gustavo Candia really made this trip truly good!”

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6.Private Guide in Machu Picchu for 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your licensed guide in Manco Capac Square, ride the 25-minute bus to Machu Picchu, and spend up to three hours touring Route 2-A or the lower-terrace Route 2-B. Guides such as Miguel, Leonel, and Anton have earned strong praise for clear explanations and friendly service. Tickets, buses, trains, and food are not included.

“We had the pleasure of having Leonel as our guide at Machu Picchu, and he truly made the experience unforgettable. From the very beginning, Leonel was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and patient. He explained the history, architecture, and cultural significance of the site with so much passion and clarity that it brought the ruins to life. Leonel took the time to answer all our questions and even helped us find the best photo spots without rushing us. His deep respect for the Incan heritage and connection to the land was evident throughout the tour. We also appreciated how he made the visit engaging for both adults and children in our group.…”

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7.1-day tour by Vistadome Panoramic train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 12 hours · from $460

You’ll leave Cusco before dawn, ride the Vistadome train from Ollantaytambo, and tour Machu Picchu with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. The small-group format keeps the day personal. Panoramic windows, onboard drinks, snacks, music, and a return dance show add comfort, but lunch and your final hotel drop-off are not included.

“From start to finish, everything about my Machu Picchu trip was arranged to absolute perfection. A huge thank you to Christian Perez, who handled all the planning and coordination with such care and professionalism—his communication was excellent from the very beginning right through to the end of my journey. On the ground, Artudo was an exceptional tour guide. His deep knowledge, passion, and storytelling made the experience truly unforgettable. I couldn’t have asked for a better team to make this dream trip come true. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a seamless, well-organized, and memorable visit to Machu Picchu! PS: also big thanks to Katheryn Vargas for being very responsive to…”

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8.Cusco in 3 days: city tour, Rainbow Mountain and Machupicchu

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 3 days · from $405

This three-day Cusco package combines a panoramic city tour, the high-altitude hike to Rainbow Mountain, and a guided Machu Picchu visit by train. You will travel in a group of up to 15, with English or Spanish guidance, breakfast and lunch on the Rainbow Mountain day, and most transport and entrance fees covered. Guide Paul has led an especially well-organized Machu Picchu visit.

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9.Machupicchu 2025: The best ticket Circuit 2

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $70

This Machu Picchu ticket gives you access to Circuit 2, the longer lower terrace route, with more Inca buildings and viewpoints than shorter circuits. Your physical ticket is delivered to a hotel in Cusco’s historic center. You arrange your own transport, bus, food, and guide. Entry takes about two hours and requires stairs, outdoor walking, and a Spanish-speaking host or greeter.

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10.Peru in 5 days: Lima, Cusco, Machupicchu & Rainbow Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 days · from $559Top rated

Spend five days moving from Lima’s historic center to Cusco’s Inca sites, Machu Picchu, and Rainbow Mountain. Libertrek Peru Travel Agency provides English or Spanish guides, airport transfers, train and bus tickets, entrance fees, and a small group capped at 18. Expect early starts, long transfers, and no included hotels or flights.

“Had a very great time. Our tour provider Libertrek Peru Travel was very good especially Katheryn Vargas, who updated us regularly with our daily schedule even days before our arrival in Peru. It all went well and we had a great time in Peru.”

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