Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu ancient town surrounded by mountains, Peru
Machu Picchu ancient town surrounded by mountains, Peru

Machu Picchu Tours and Tickets

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The lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous tourist attraction in Peru, if not all of South America. The UNESCO World Heritage–listed collection of temples, terraced hills, and plazas was once the mountaintop citadel of the ancient Inca empire. Although Machu Picchu is now world-famous, questions remain about the mysteries behind its construction, function, and eventual demise.

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Evie_B, Jan 2025
Amazing Experience
We had a fantastic two day experience to Machu Picchu! The trek was amazing and we lucked out with the beautiful weather giving us perfect views, especially of the Inca site. We then had a lovely meal before staying in a nice hotel for the night. The next day we went back to machu pichu for a tour with our guide Cesar who was brilliant. Couldn’t recommend this & cesar enough thank you so much!
Haodan_L, Jan 2025
awsome guide
It was awsome and beyond our expectation, gregorio is super helpful and fun. We learned much about machu picchu as well as his own experience. He also has great skills with taking photos.
ADRIANN_J, Dec 2024
A Must Do- perfect day seeing an incredible Unesco treasure.
Machu Picchu is incredible. Our whole day was perfectly organized for us. Our private guide (Miguel) in Machu Picchu was knowledgeable, cautious and careful to check in with us throughout the hike on how we were doing with the elevation. The day was one of our best traveling days ever. Highly recommend this tour.
Susan_W, Jan 2025
great visit
Martin, our Machu Picchu guide was great! I had walking issues and he was very helpful. He was extremely knoledgabe and well prepared. He apparently had some education in history and archeology. He seemed better prepared the manyother gu8des..And hu=is English was good.
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Q:Do you have to pay to visit Machu Picchu?
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Yes, you do need to pay to visit Machu Picchu. Advance adult tickets to Machu Picchu cost about US$40 and slightly less for students and children. If you want to combine your visit with hikes to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, you’ll need separate tickets.
Q:How long do Machu Picchu tours take?
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Guided tours of Machu Picchu last about 2.5 hours, and grant access to the site for up to 4 hours. If you plan to hike to either Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain, set aside more time. Some travelers prefer to visit the site as part of a multi-day trek.
Q:Can Machu Picchu be done in one day?
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Yes, you can visit Machu Picchu in one day. Departing from the nearby city of Aguas Calientes, you can take a roughly 30-minute bus ride to the site. From there, you have up to four hours to see the landmark at your own pace before descending.
Q:What is the best month to go to Machu Picchu?
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The most popular time to visit Machu Picchu is from April through October, and the high-season months of June, July, and August are especially busy. However, to enjoy good weather following the end of the rainy season, and to beat the crowds, time your visit for April or May.
Q:What is the average cost of a trip to Machu Picchu?
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That depends. If you purchase transportation from hubs like Lima or Cusco to Aguas Calientes, paying for bus tickets, admission, and a guide requires as much as US$500. Multi-day trek options vary widely, costing from US$500 or US$600 to several thousand dollars.
Q:How far in advance should you book Machu Picchu?
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If you visit during the low season, aim to purchase tickets at least one month in advance; if coming during the high season, set aside several months to be safe. Note that if you plan to hike the Inca Trail, you should book at least eight months ahead.