Machu Picchu Guide – Prices

Visiting Machu Picchu with a professional tour guide will always be the safest and most informative option. In the Inca city, you can take various routes, such as: Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu Mountain, Huchuypicchu, Intipunku, the Inca Bridge, the Temple of the Moon (Great Cavern) and more. In addition, the tour guide service is provided in the various tourist attractions of Cusco: the Sacred Valley, the Humantay Lagoon, the 7-color mountain, the City Tour and more. Find out the prices of each of these tourist services!

Guided tour prices in Machu Picchu

Prices for private guided tours in Machu Picchu plus Mountains

Prices for guided tours in Cusco

The prices described above are in US dollars. Payment methods are online through the payment form (100% deposit of the service value). For more information, please write to info@machupicchuterra.com.

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Machu Picchu: the various routes with a tour guide

In Machu Picchu you can take the following guided tours:

• Circuit 1 in Machu Picchu – Short route of 1 hour 30 minutes through the agricultural terraces of Machu Picchu to the Guardian’s House where you get the best view and photo of the Inca citadel.
• Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu – Short route of 2 hours 30 minutes through the main buildings in Machu Picchu: Guardian House (classic photo), Temple of the Sun, Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Mirrors, Sacred Fountains and agricultural sector.
• Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu – 2-hour route through the Inca buildings in the lower part of Machu Picchu, such as: the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, Three Doors, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, Sacred Fountains and the agricultural sector (panoramic photo).
• Huayna Picchu Mountain – 3-hour hike to the top of Huayna Picchu Mountain (2,693 meters above sea level). You will walk along paths and stone steps made by the Incas. From the top, the view is panoramic. The route is suitable for people over 18 years old. It is available all year round.
• Machu Picchu Mountain Route – 4-hour tour to the top of Machu Picchu Mountain (3,082 meters above sea level). You will walk along paths and stone steps built by the Incas and surrounded by beautiful views. The tour is only for those over 18 years old. It is available all year round.
• Huchuy Picchu mountain Route – A nearly 2-hour route through the small mountain Huchuy Picchu (2,497 meters above sea level). You will walk along paths and stone stairs made by the Incas, from the top of which you have a complete view of the archaeological site. The route is available from June 1 to October 15 for people over 18 years old.
• Inca Bridge Route – 1 hour 30 minute route across the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu, on the eastern edge of the archaeological site. The route is simple but full of beautiful landscapes. The bridge can be seen from a viewing point at a safe distance. The route is suitable from June 1 to October 15. Only for those over 18 years old.
• Intipunku Route – 2 hour 30 minute route to Intipunku, the Sun Gate, which served as a checkpoint and access point to Machu Picchu in Inca times. From the top you have a panoramic view of the Inca citadel. The route is suitable for visitors over 18 years old. It is available all year round.
• Great Cavern Route – 4-hour route to the Great Cavern at the bottom of Huayna Picchu Mountain. This mysterious construction is also called the Temple of the Moon. The route is difficult to access, but surrounded by lots of natural flora and fauna. The hike is available from June 1st to October 15th for visitors over 18 years old.

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Cusco: the various routes in Cusco

In Cusco you can take the following routes with the company of a tour guide:

• Cusco City Tour – The Cusco City Tour covers the most famous Inca and colonial temples in the city of Cusco: the Cathedral, Coricancha, Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, Qenqo and Pucapucara. The service lasts between 4 and 5 hours. It is ideal for the first few days of your visit.
• Cusco Historic Center on foot – The tour includes the main streets, monuments and squares of Cusco. The route is on foot and includes the Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, the Coricancha, the 12 Angled Stone, the Cusicancha, the San Pedro market and more. It is also ideal for the first few days of your visit.
• Sacred Valley of the Incas – The tour includes the main tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley, such as: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero. Visitors can optionally add the route to Maras and Moray. The visit lasts approximately 10 hours. It is recommended to add a buffet lunch in Urubamba.
• Maras and Moray – The tour of the Maras Salt Mines and the circular terraces of Moray in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The route also includes a visit to the town of Maras. The visit lasts 5 hours on average. The route can be complemented with a buffet lunch in Urubamba (optional).
• Cusco South Valley – The tour of Cusco’s South Valley offers a visit to the main tourist attractions in the southeast of the city, such as: the Inca site of Tipón, the Wari site of Piquillacta and the colonial church of Andahuaylillas. The service lasts 5 hours on average.
• Humantay Lagoon – The tour of Humantay Lagoon offers a visit to one of the most beautiful landscapes in Cusco. The visit includes a difficult uphill walk of approximately 2 kilometers, always accompanied by a professional tour guide. The service lasts approximately 12 hours.
• Vinicunca – The tour of the Rainbow Mountain offers one of the most beautiful landscapes in Cusco and Peru. The visit also includes a 3-kilometer arduous hike to the top of Vinicunca. The entire route is in the company of a professional guide. The service lasts approximately 11 hours.
• Inti Raymi – The Inti Raymi tour takes place on June 24th every year. It offers the company of a professional guide at the main show on the Sacsayhuamán esplanade. The experience lasts 6 hours on average, from pick-up to farewell in the center of Cusco.
• Choquequirao – The tour of this Inca citadel, known as the ‘Sacred Sister of Machu Picchu’, lasts 4 or 5 days. The guide accompanies you throughout the hike and on the visit to Choquequirao. This is one of the toughest hikes in Cusco.

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How to purchase a tour guide service?

To acquire the professional tour guide service in Machu Picchu and Cusco you must follow these steps:

• Choose the tourist service of your preference.
• Click ‘Book Now’ and fill out the booking form with your personal information. Please also fill out any special requirements or contact a sales consultant.
• Optionally, request tourist transportation and tickets necessary for the sightseeing tour.
• Make the payment through one of the online payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal .
• After payment you will receive a confirmation email in your email inbox.
• Finally, the guide will communicate via WhatsApp with the visitor for final arrangements.

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More information about tour guide service prices

• The professional tour guide service is carried out in a group or private service. The group service is carried out in a group of tourists from different origins. The private service is carried out with a single visitor, their partner, friends or family groups. All within an exclusive private service.
• Payments are made with the online delivery of 100% of the value of the service. Payment is made through any credit or debit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal.
• The professional tour guide service includes pick-up from the visitor’s hotel.

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Questions and answers about the tour guide service in Cusco and Machu Picchu