One of the New7Wonders of the World, UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu ranks among Peru’s most impressive sites of interest. On this tour, reach Machu Picchu with ease from your Cusco hotel, with entry fees, lunch, and all travel tickets included. Visit Machu Picchu as your private guide brings the site’s Incan history to life, with free time to explore further at your leisure.

Visit UNESCO-listed Machu Picchu with your private guide
Learn of the site’s rich Incan history
Free time to explore at your own pace
Hassle-free round-trip travel from your Cusco hotel via train and car

What's Included

Private guided tour in Machu Picchu (from 2 to 2:30 hrs)
Local English- or Spanish-speaking guide
Private transfer to Ollantaytambo Train Station (Round Trip)
Hotel pickup and drop-off. Note: Some hotels are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send hotel details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place if necessary.
Conssetur Bus for go up and down to Machu Picchu
Touristic train from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu - Round Trip

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pick up at your hotel in Cusco City, Urubamba Town, or Ollantaytambo Area too.

What To Expect

Centro Historico De Cusco (Pass By)

Archaeological Park Ollantaytambo (Pass By)

Hot Springs (Aguas Calientes) (Pass By)

Santuario Historico de Machu Picchu

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Important: All traveler passport details are needed for the Machu Picchu Day Trip (Full name and Passport ID). Please provide all traveler passport details, otherwise the tour is not confirmed.

Please note: The guided tour lasts around 2.5 hours. After that, you are free to explore Machu Picchu on your own. The departure time depends on the train option booked
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

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Fantastic Tour

Priyah_L, Feb 2024

Despite the high cost, the tour proved to be well worth the price. Navigating the journey from Cusco to Machu Picchu involves multiple steps and is not an easy trip to plan independently. However, this tour greatly enhanced convenience. The company demonstrated professionalism by calling a day ahead to brief participants on the entire process. Overall, it was a highly worthwhile investment, making the trip enjoyable and entirely stress-free.

Great trip but poor customer service

tomdevonshire, Jan 2024

Will start the review by saying the tour itself was very good. Our driver (Saul) was great and our tour guide (Edgar) at Machu Picchu was very informative and took lots of pictures for us. However, I can’t recommend Kantu Tours. A day following our booking we were contacted to tell us the slot we had booked was no longer available and that all morning slots to Machu Picchu were sold out - despite them telling us that they were still selling morning tours for our date. We reluctantly accepted the afternoon tour which I do not recommend as it means having an 11am lunch and then nothing until you arrive back at Cusco at 10pm. The fact we had paid over $80 more per person to choose Kantu Tours over other Viator tours because they had the earlier slots was completely ignored by Kantu. We agreed on a on 8am pickup from our hotel only for the day before the trip to be changed to 7am with mo explanation until queried which they then blamed the train operator for, the only option was to accept the change or pay extra for an upgraded train. Overall it wasn’t a great experience until the tour itself which went smoothly but would not use Kantu Tours again.

Perfect private tour.

Robert_A, Dec 2023

Very professional and organised private tour. Everything was as it should have been. Well planned, articulate contact, clean transport, enthusiastic professional guide. I was very impressed and I wouldn’t hesitate to use Kantu again if returning to Peru.

Overall Great Machu Picchu Experience

Kirby_W, Nov 2023

We learned a lot on our tour from our tour guide, Harold. The Peru Rail was a neat experience, minus getting motion sickness on the ride back. Our private driver, Bruce, from/to Cusco was so nice and we felt very safe. Waldir did a good job communicating all the instructions for the tour. Overall it was a great experience and we were really happy to get to visit Machu Picchu!

You get what you pay for

Stephen_B, Oct 2023

Not cheap but everything was first class. The driver who took us to and from our hotel, the train, the restaurant, the guide at Machu Picchu. And Machu Picchu itself was breathtaking. Would definitely recommend.

Well organised Once in a lifetime trip

Lara_M, Jun 2023

This was a fantastic day and so well organised! Miguel met us promptly at 08:00 outside our hotel, was caring and considerate of our needs. The train and bus transfers were smooth, service and understanding of language differences were well managed - we honestly felt cared for like we were the only people on the tour. A special thank you for Harold who went ABOVE and BEYOND for us as a tour guide and took us through the site at Machu Pichu with many spots to stop, take photos, discuss the history and culture and to even stop and have a snack! Harold answered all of our questions and helped us feel like we got to know so much more - thank you for making it feel like a friend was taking us through.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Dear Lara, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day and that everything was well organized. We strive to provide exceptional service and ensure that our passengers feel cared for and attended to at all times. We appreciate your kind words about Miguel and Harold, who made your experience even more special. We will pass on your thanks to them, as I am sure they will be honored by your words. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide you with more unforgettable moments in your travels! Best regards,

Excellent trip to Machu Picchu

Jennifer_M, May 2023

Very well run trip, tours were on time, no issues with any tickets or transportation. Tour guide at Machu Picchu was very knowledgeable. Incredible journey.

Highly Recommend Private Tour

Monica_P, Jan 2023

Wonderful driver, tour, and travel coordination. Learned in great detail about Incan history and the story of Machu Picchu.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Monica, Thank you very much for your nice words and your qualification, we are really really happy to know that you did enjoy all bout your trip with us. On behalf of the entire Kantu Peru tours team, thank you so much again. Sincerely.

Magic experience

Evgeniya_L, Jan 2023

A beautiful day full of joy. Incredible experience. Powerful energy. Professional team. Highly recommend this agency to feel safe and not worry about anything.

100% recommend

Katherine_M, Dec 2022

Our tour guide Carlo was the best! Definitely recommend! So nice to have a private tour and the vista dome train ride was so much fun!

An adventure you’ll never forget!

Richard_O, Aug 2022

The restaurant was great! The only stressful part was the local bus to Machu Picchu, but they have to a lot of people so be prepared. Our private driver’s were great. At the end of the day, this is an experience you will never forget. Lastly, take the altitude sickness seriously. We only had two people get sick. Luckily our hotel (Hilton Cusco) provides free oxygen to their guests. So they were fine within a hour.

Great Tour

Itri_A, Aug 2022

Karol is a great Tour guide and our driver Joan is exceptional. We really enjoyed this tour. Great lunch as well

Ver well organized tour....

Kapil_M, Aug 2022

Ver well organized tour. We got to do everything we expected out of the tour smoothly. Would highly recommend this trip!

Traveler Be Aware

Thomas_G, Jul 2022

Guaranteed Machu Picchu tickets, paid in advance... that is what I purchased from Viator and had them confirmed. So my daughter flew 3400 miles to Lima in route to Cusco. While in Lima one and a half days before the trip I received call informing me that we did not have tickets but could travel 4 hours from Cusco and wait in line 6 hours the first day and 6 hours the second day and not get in. Left without seeing MP! Viator sold me tickets they did not have! Terrible experience. BE AWARE !

Perfect Day!

Charlie_A, Jul 2022

From beginning to end, the excursion was smooth and professional. We were made to feel special. Communication prior to the event was prompt and informative. Really, everything was just perfect. Juan was a phenomenal guide. Our transportation was too notch.

Quality amazing team for an amazing day.

Kevin_R, Jul 2022

Knowledge and passionate team from the office staff to the drivers, and of course the guides. We had other excursions that were more adventurous but nothing tops the majesty of Machu Picchu. Buys going on several guided trips but save Machu Picchu for last. You’ll appreciate the lower altitude and tropical flora. Our trip came with an awesome lunch in Aguas Calientes. Definitely worth the extra cost and easily done in one day.

Kantu Peru is awesome

Kiran_Z, Jul 2022

Very well organized. Harol the guide was knowledgeable and accommodating. The lunch was perfect. The driver was very steady and punctual. Overall a great way to see one of the seven wonders!

Meh

Giannina_M, Jun 2022

The Tour guide was late but he apologized profusely. It looks like there was some miscommunication going on… they made up a bunch of excuses…. Guy said he had missed the bus cause they told him the tour was earlier … people over the phone said the guide had found someone with my name and was giving them a tour… my name is Giannina so… The taxi driver was nice but he didn’t know anything about the train and gave us the wrong information. When we got back from the tour, we went and had lunch and that’s when it really went downhill. Rude waiter threw the menus on the table when we told him we came from the tour… long story short we paid for our 2 mediocre pisco sours and grabbed lunch elsewhere. On our way back to the hotel the driver pulled over And wouldn’t go until we wrote a review for them. After speaking up I was given a complimentary ride to the airport but it never really happened. This is a $1k tour to Machu Picchu. I was charged as a foreign even though I have a Peruvian passport. Avoid at all cost.

Excellent, outstanding.

Andres_M, Jun 2022

Everyone and everything was outstanding. 100% recommended. Karol was amazing, the transportation was seamless. The driver was punctual, responsible, and have us all the accommodations that we can imagine. Has been one of the best tours I have ever gone.

Wonder of the World!!

Leslie_D, May 2022

I highly recommend this tour. My husband and I did this as a private tour and selected the Expedition train. Our tour guide, Harold, was amazing!! Excellent views and great to learn about ancient Inca culture.