Taking this private tour means that you will be able to choose a time, between 5:30 am and 3:30 pm, to receive your guide and depart by bus from Aguas Calientes. After a 20-minute drive to the top of Machu Picchu hill, you'll enter the archaeological site and begin a 2.5-hour tour of the ancient Inca citadel, characterized by its stepped hills, resident llamas, and dramatically jutting mountains. Enrich your historical knowledge at prominent archaeological sites such as the Main Temple, the Royal Tomb, and the Sacred Plaza, and capture spectacular photos at vantage points on the way to Puerta del Sol and the Temple of the Sun.