This service includes a private guide in Machu Picchu. It does not include train tickets, shuttle bus tickets, Machu Picchu entrance tickets, meals, or transportation from Cusco.

If you need a complete tour from Cusco with transportation, train, bus, entrance, guide, and hotel-to-hotel logistics, consider a full-day Machu Picchu tour instead.

Your guide can meet you at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, the train station, the Consettur bus station, the Machu Picchu entrance, or another point agreed before the tour.

The best meeting point depends on your ticket time, whether you already have bus tickets, and how you prefer to organize your morning.

Your private guide service follows the official circuit printed on your Machu Picchu ticket. Circuit 2 usually offers the classic and most complete visit, but your route will depend on the ticket you have.

If you have not purchased your ticket yet, we recommend reading our Machu Picchu tickets and circuits guide. You can also check the official Machu Picchu circuits and routes.

Yes, we can help you add Machu Picchu entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for an extra cost, subject to availability. These are not included in the private guide service unless you request and confirm them separately.

Machu Picchu tickets are limited and tied to your passport, date, time, and circuit. The earlier you request assistance, the better your chances of getting the circuit and schedule you prefer.

You must bring your original passport to enter Machu Picchu. Your ticket details must match your passport exactly.

Do not book using nicknames or shortened names. If your passport changes after buying your ticket, contact us as soon as possible so we can advise you on what can be updated.

If you have a ticket for Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain, your guide can help you understand the timing and route before the hike.

Guide accompaniment on these extra mountain hikes is not included in the standard private guide service. If you want your guide to accompany you on an extra hike, request a customized quote before booking.

The best time depends on your ticket availability, train schedule, and travel plan. Morning entries are popular for classic views and photography, while later entries can feel calmer on some dates.

During peak season, the best circuits and times sell out quickly, so it is better to organize your ticket and guide service early.

Machu Picchu is located in a humid mountain forest. Weather can change quickly: sun, clouds, mist, and rain can happen on the same day.

Wear comfortable shoes, light layers, a rain jacket or poncho, sun protection, and bring water. For more preparation, review our Machu Picchu packing list.

Machu Picchu has strict visitor rules. You must follow your assigned circuit, respect entry times, stay on marked paths, avoid restricted areas, and follow your guide’s instructions.

Large bags, drones, tripods, selfie sticks, and some items may be restricted. For a clear overview before your visit, read our Machu Picchu rules guide.

If your guide service starts in Aguas Calientes, we recommend being in town with enough time before your Machu Picchu entry. If you are arriving by train the same morning, share your train schedule with us so we can coordinate the meeting point and timing.

If your entry is early in the morning, staying overnight in Aguas Calientes the night before is usually the best option.

It is a private guided tour inside Machu Picchu with a professional local guide. The guide explains the history, architecture, temples, terraces, viewpoints, and sacred spaces allowed by your assigned ticket and circuit.

No. Machu Picchu entrance tickets are not included in the standard private guide service. If you need help purchasing tickets, we can assist you for an extra cost, subject to availability.

No. Round-trip shuttle bus tickets between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu are not included. We can help you add them for an extra cost if requested in advance.

No. This page is only for private guide service in Machu Picchu. Train tickets, transportation from Cusco, hotel pickup in Cusco, and full-day logistics are not included.

If you want a complete tour from Cusco, choose a Machu Picchu full-day tour by train or a private premium Machu Picchu tour.

The guided visit usually takes around 2 to 3 hours. The exact duration depends on your ticket, circuit, pace, interests, and visitor flow inside Machu Picchu.

Your guide can meet you at your hotel in Aguas Calientes, the train station, the Consettur bus station, the Machu Picchu entrance, or another agreed location. We coordinate the best meeting point after checking your ticket time and travel plan.

The guide service follows the circuit printed on your Machu Picchu ticket. Circuit 2 is usually the classic and most complete route, but if you have Circuit 1, Circuit 3, Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuy Picchu, or another route, your guide will adapt the tour to what your ticket allows.

Yes. This service is ideal if you already have your Machu Picchu ticket and only need a professional private guide. Send us your ticket details so we can coordinate the meeting time and route.

The standard guide service covers the guided visit inside Machu Picchu, not the extra mountain hikes. If you want guide accompaniment on Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, request a customized quote before booking.

One private guide can guide up to 8 travelers. Groups of 9 or more require a second guide, so the explanations stay clear and the visit remains well organized.

We offer private guide service in English or Spanish. If you need another language, contact us and we will check availability.

A private guide gives you more personal attention, more time for questions, a better pace, and a tour focused on your interests. It is especially valuable if you care about history, photography, archaeology, family travel, or a calmer visit.

Yes, depending on prior coordination. The service can finish at the Machu Picchu exit, bus station, Aguas Calientes hotel, or train station.

Yes. A private guide is a great option for families and seniors because the pace can be more comfortable. Machu Picchu has stairs and uneven stone paths, so comfortable shoes are important.