3-Hour Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Tour with Guardhouse Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu
• 02 Capture panoramic views from the Guardhouse
• 03 Visit the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, and the Stone Quarry
• 04 Hear fascinating anecdotes about the Inca and the site's Quechua name

Sign up for this tour and explore Machu Picchu, a historic Inca citadel high in the Andes Mountains above the Urubamba River valley. The experience begins with fascinating anecdotes about the Inca and the site, including its Quechua name and how the Incas chose its location. You will then visit key areas such as the Guardhouse, the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, and the Stone Quarry along the Classic Circuit.

Here, you will be able to take stunning panoramic shots of the ruins and the surrounding mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Machu Picchu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Highlights

• We will start our tour at the Guardhouse, one of the most classic photo spots in Machu Picchu. Here, you will be able to take stunning panoramic shots of the ruins and the surrounding mountains.
• From the Guardhouse, we will move on to the Main Gate, the entrance to the ancient city. As we pass through the gate, you will feel as if you are stepping back in time to the height of the Inca Empire.
• Our next stop will be the Temple of the Sun, a sacred site where the Incas worshipped the Sun God. This impressive structure has been carefully restored and gives us a glimpse of the architectural skills of the ancient Inca people.
• As we continue our journey, we will visit the Stone Quarry, where the Incas mined and shaped the massive stones used to build the city. You will be amazed by the precision and size of these stones.
• Next, we will arrive at the Sacred Plaza, a place of great importance to the Inca people, where many rituals and ceremonies were held.
• Our final stop will be the Water Mirrors, a series of fountains and reflecting pools that were used for both practical and spiritual purposes. This tranquil spot is an ideal place to relax and take in the beauty of Machu Picchu.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Detailed pre-trip information

What's Not Included

• Entrance fee, if any
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

• Please buy the entrance ticket for the "Classic Circuit" in advance.
• Machu Picchu Classic Route is different from other Machu Picchu tours, as it does not include a visit to Inka Bridge or treks to Machu Picchu Mountain, Huayna Picchu Mountain, and Huchuy Picchu Mountain.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Train Station of Aguas Calientes or entrance of the archaeological site

Tour start

Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.