Machu Picchu will continue to open its doors in 2025, with some changes, of course, allowing more domestic and international tourists to visit this Wonder of the World. This means that we can find more schedules and a larger number of tickets, 10 in total. All of them are divided into three circuits for a detailed look at Machu Picchu. These circuits are: the Panoramic Route, the Classic Route, and the Royal Route. All the new tickets can be booked online, and here are some of their main features.

• What are the entry requirements for Machu Picchu in 2025?
• What are the visiting hours at Machu Picchu?
• Is it mandatory to have a tour guide in Machu Picchu?
• What are the Machu Picchu tours in 2025?
• Recommendations for your visit to Machu Picchu in 2025
• Frequently Asked Questions

Tourists touring circuit 3 of Machu Picchu

What are the entry requirements for Machu Picchu in 2025?

If you’re planning your trip to Machu Picchu and want up-to-date information, we’ll present the requirements for visiting Machu Picchu in 2025.

• Tickets to Machu Picchu must be reserved online and months in advance, depending on your preferred entrance.
• It’s also possible to purchase tickets on the day of your visit in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town), but the chances of finding them available are very low.
• There are now 10 types of tickets available for Machu Picchu, which are divided into three circuits that will allow you to see different angles of the Inca citadel.
• To enter, you’ll need your passport or ID. The information on your ID must match the information entered during your reservation.
• Some slightly difficult routes, such as the climb to Huayna Picchu, are only available for those over 12 years old.

Visitors finishing tour 3 at Machu Picchu

What are the visiting hours at Machu Picchu?

Machu Picchu is open every day of the year, including Sundays and holidays, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Find out the opening times for your chosen ticket:

• Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A) – There are two entry times.

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am / Entrance to the mountain route from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am / Entrance to the mountain route from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

• Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) – Available at ten entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 5: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 6: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 7: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Group 8: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Group 9: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Group 10: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) – Available at four entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am / Entrance to the Inti Punku route from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 1 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Entrance to the Inti Punku route from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am / Entrance to the Inti Punku route from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm / Entrance to the Inti Punku route from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

• Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge (Route 1D) – Available in four entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am / Entrance to the Inca Bridge Route from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Entrance to the Inca Bridge Route from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am / Entrance to the Inca Bridge Route from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 1 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm / Entrance to the Inca Bridge Route from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

• Machu Picchu Classic Designed (Route 2A) – Available in ten entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 5: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 6: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 7: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Group 8: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Group 9: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Group 10: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B) – Available at ten entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 5: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 6: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 7: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 2 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Group 8: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Group 9: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Group 10: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 2 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) – There are two entry times.

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am / Entrance to the Huayna Picchu route from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Entrance to the Huayna Picchu route from 10:00 am to 11:00 am

• Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) – Available in ten entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 6:00 am to 7:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am
  • Group 3: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 4: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am
  • Group 5: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 6: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Group 7: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
  • Group 8: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • Group 9: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Group 10: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C) – There are two entry times.

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu Circuit 3 from 7:00 am to 8:00 am / Entrance to the Great Cave route from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am / Entrance to the Great Cave route from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

• Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) – There are two entry times

  • Group 1: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Entrance to the Huayna Picchu route from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Group 2: Entrance to Machu Picchu circuit 3 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm / Entrance to the Huayna Picchu route from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Is it mandatory to have a tour guide in Machu Picchu?

• Touring Machu Picchu with a tour guide is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended for any of the three circuits.
• The guides are responsible for providing visitors with all the information they need about the buildings that make up the Inca city of Machu Picchu, as well as providing historical context and references that enrich the experience.
• Plus, your guide is responsible for completing the established Machu Picchu itinerary, so you won’t miss a single detail.
• During the tour, you will be responsible for protecting the buildings of Machu Picchu. The guide is responsible for the care of the citadel and the well-being of visitors.
• When booking a tour of Machu Picchu, a guide is usually included, although if you’re traveling on your own, there are guides at the gate who can accompany you throughout your tour.

Tour guide service in Machu Picchu

What are the Machu Picchu tours in 2025?

To provide a better tourist experience at Machu Picchu, the ten available tickets have been grouped into three circuits, which cover different areas of Machu Picchu. It is important to note that not all tickets are available year-round, as there is a peak season from June 19th to November 2nd, when ten tickets are available. The remaining days (November 3rd to June 18th) are known as the regular season, and only six tickets are available. Below is all the detailed information on the circuits, tickets, and more.

• Circuit 1 – Panoramic Route

  Circuit 1, also known as the Panoramic Route, takes you through the upper reaches of the Inca citadel, where you can visit the Guardian’s House and the upper terraces. This is where the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu is taken. With any of these tickets, you’ll enjoy the same views, although each one includes additional routes. Therefore, the experience on Circuit 1 is generally contemplative. Four tickets to visit Machu Picchu are available on the Panoramic Circuit.

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A) – This ticket includes the hike to Machu Picchu Mountain, as well as the tour of Circuit 1. The hike to the mountain is a bit long (2 hours), but it’s very easy, making it ideal for a family outing. Along the way, you’ll appreciate the area’s vast biodiversity, as well as a panoramic view of the entire Machu Picchu citadel.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B) – This ticket offers a more relaxed tour; it only takes you to the upper terrace area, where you can get the classic photo of Machu Picchu. It’s an ideal place to rest and contemplate the wonders of the archaeological site.
  • Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (Route 1C) (High season only) – This ticket includes the hike to Inti Punku (Sun Gate), as well as the Machu Picchu Circuit 1 tour. The hike is short and easy, approximately 1 hour, and takes you on a gentle ascent to this magical structure. From Inti Punku, you’ll have a breathtaking view of Machu Picchu and all the surrounding biodiversity.
  • Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge (Route 1D) (High season only) – This ticket takes you to the magical Inca Bridge, next to Machu Picchu Circuit 1. It’s a short hike up some steps and through stretches close to chasms. Upon arrival, you’ll see the bridge in the distance, disappearing into the vegetation—a truly breathtaking view.

• Circuit 2 – Machu Picchu Classic Route

  This is probably the most detailed and informative tour of Machu Picchu. Tour 2, known as the Classic Route, takes you through the middle section of the Inca citadel. Along the way, you’ll see the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, the Water Mirrors, the Sacred Rock, and the Temple of the Three Windows. It’s a very immersive tour, and it’s recommended to have a guide so you don’t miss a single detail.

  • Machu Picchu Classic Designed (Route 2A) – This ticket allows you a complete tour of some of Machu Picchu’s most important temples and sites (the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, the Water Mirrors, the Sacred Rock, and the Temple of the Three Windows). It’s one of the most popular tickets, which reflects the incredible experience you can have on this route.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace (Route 2B) – This ticket also allows you to tour some of the most important structures at the Inca archaeological site (the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Plaza, the Water Mirrors, the Sacred Rock, and the Temple of the Three Windows). You can also go to the lower terrace, where you’ll get a photo that looks just like the classic Machu Picchu postcard.

• Circuit 3 – Machu Picchu Royalty Route

  The tour of Circuit 3, the Royal Route, takes you through the lower part of Machu Picchu. It’s a very informative and visual tour, as it passes by some of the most important structures and includes a section with a natural environment. Along the way, you’ll visit the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Condor, the agricultural terraces, and the royal tomb. This tour can also be much more rewarding if accompanied by a guide.

  • Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain (Route 3A) – This ticket takes you to Machu Picchu’s most iconic mountain, Huayna Picchu, in addition to the third circuit. It’s a journey filled with vertigo and steep trails, but it promises to be one of the best short adventures in the world. The journey can be completed in two hours and requires a good level of physical fitness to complete it without problems. Upon reaching the summit, you’ll have one of the best panoramic views of Machu Picchu.
  • Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) – This ticket allows you to enjoy a more immersive and detailed tour of the Machu Picchu citadel. You’ll be able to visit the lower part, including the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Temple of the Condor, the agricultural terraces, and the royal tomb.
  • Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C) – This ticket takes you to the mystical Temple of the Moon, a structure inside a cave surrounded by lush vegetation, which adds even more beauty to the view. The tour takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes and allows you to learn more about the biodiversity surrounding Machu Picchu. It also includes a tour of Circuit 3.
  • Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu (3D Route) – This ticket includes the hike up Huayna Picchu, the small mountain in the Machu Picchu sanctuary, as well as the third circuit. The adventure is short; it will take you an hour to climb to the top of Huayna Picchu, from where you’ll experience unforgettable views of the entire area. It’s an ideal ticket if you’re looking for a short adventure full of surprises.

*Available only during high season (June 19 to November 2)

Recommendations for your visit to Machu Picchu in 2025

To ensure you have a better travel experience in Machu Picchu in 2025, we’ll provide you with a list of tips and recommendations that will better prepare you for your visit.

• Booking your ticket should be the first step of your trip, so remember to do so at least a month in advance. However, if you want to visit Huayna Picchu or the classic circuit, do so two or three months in advance.
• To have a better travel experience in Machu Picchu, you should acclimatize during the first few days of your trip to avoid altitude sickness.
• Machu Picchu is located 2,430 meters above sea level, next to vegetation typical of the jungle edge.
• If you travel to the Machu Picchu Sanctuary during the months of April through October, you’ll find clear weather, ideal for taking classic photographs. However, there are also usually more visitors.
• In Machu Picchu, rain is more likely to occur between the months of November and March, giving the Inca citadel a more magical appearance. Furthermore, there are fewer visitors during these months.
• There are two seasons at Machu Picchu with different numbers of tickets available: During the high season (June 19 to November 2) there will be 10 tickets, while during the regular season (November 3 to June 18) there are only 6 tickets available.
• Spend the night in Aguas Calientes for a more immersive experience at Machu Picchu, giving you plenty of time to explore every mystery of this incredible place.
• Stop to appreciate and reflect on each of the magical landscapes you’ll encounter; some say they are the most beautiful in the world.
• With Boletomachupicchu, you can book your ideal trip to Machu Picchu. Ask our advisors about all the options available.

Machu Picchu Photos

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1) Is Machu Picchu open in 2025?

  Yes, Machu Picchu remains open throughout 2025, including Sundays and holidays. Visiting hours are from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 2) Do I need to be vaccinated to enter Machu Picchu?

  No, a vaccination card is not required to enter Machu Picchu in 2025.

• 3) Is entry to Machu Picchu open to everyone in 2025?

  Yes, but it’s important to check the restrictions on some tickets. Some tickets restrict entry to those over 18.

• 4) Do I have to wear a mask to enter Machu Picchu?

  The use of masks is not mandatory in Machu Picchu or during the train and bus journey to the Inca citadel.

• 5) Is Huayna Picchu mountain open in 2025?

  Yes, the hike to the summit of Huayna Picchu will remain open in 2025. A visit to the Temple of the Moon will also be possible during peak season.

• 6) What is the new entrance to Huchuy Picchu mountain?

  This new entrance allows a partial tour of Machu Picchu. It also offers the short 1-kilometer route to the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain.

• 7) From what time to what time is Machu Picchu open?

  Machu Picchu is open every day of the year from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 8) Should I wear a face shield to enter Machu Picchu?

  No, face shields are not required during your visit to Machu Picchu.

• 9) Is Machu Picchu mountain open in 2025?

  Yes, Machu Picchu Mountain remains open until 2025. This route to the summit is approximately 2 kilometers.

• 10) With which ticket can I get the postcard photo of Machu Picchu in 2025?

  The classic postcard photo can be taken from different angles on all available routes, but the tour of Circuit 1 or Panoramic Route offers you the opportunity to have the photo from the most iconic panorama. The 4 tickets for this tour allow you to visit the Guardian’s House.

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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 13, 2025