Private Machu Picchu Guided Tour with Upper Terrace Stop
From €38 per person
See availability →A private Machu Picchu guided tour that begins in the main square of Aguas Calientes and climbs to the upper terrace for the classic photo. It lasts about one and a half to two hours.
On this private Machu Picchu guided tour you walk the ruins with your own guide, at a pace set around you. The meeting point is the main square of the town below the site, where the day begins with a ride on the bus, about 25 minutes up to the entrance.
Once inside, the official guide tells you how the citadel was built and what daily life and belief looked like for the people who lived here. The route follows the ticket you hold for Circuit 1, 2A, 2B or 3, so the stops depend on the circuit you booked.
- Temple of the Sun
- Temple of the Three Windows
- The upper terrace, for the classic view of the citadel
Plan on roughly an hour and a half to two hours in total. The night before, a briefing helps you settle the details, including whether you want a hotel pickup or a meeting point. The guide and that briefing are what the tour includes; bring your own entrance ticket for the circuit you want and your bus tickets, and tip the guide if you wish. It suits anyone who prefers personal attention to a larger group.