The Cusco region holds impressive tourist attractions, including archaeological sites, natural destinations, and places full of history. Among them, Machu Picchu stands out as the main icon and a place that, like many others in the region, requires a special entry to visit. But an inevitable question arises: how to explore all the places that Cusco has to offer? In this quick guide, you will find the essential information to better plan your trip to Peru and make the most of each destination.

• What ticket do I need to visit Machu Picchu?
  • Mountain Machu Picchu Ticket (1A)
  • Upper Terrace Classic Photo Ticket (1B)
  • Inti Punku Gate Ticket (1C)
  • Inca Bridge Ticket (1D)
  • Classic Designed Ticket (2A)
  • Classic Lower Terrace Ticket (2B)
  • Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket (3A)
  • Royalty Designed Lower Temples Ticket (3B)
  • Moon Temple or Great Cave Ticket (3C)
  • Huchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket (3D)
• What tickets do I need to visit the main tourist destinations in Cusco?
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 1
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 2
  • Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 3
  • Complete Tourist Ticket
• Frequently Asked Questions

Group of tourists in Machu Picchu

What ticket do I need to visit Machu Picchu?

The Inca city of Machu Picchu has ten different tickets or routes, each with different availability of entrances, schedules, and seasons. Additionally, each route covers one of the three circuits that divide the citadel: the Machu Picchu Panoramic Circuit, the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit, and the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit. One of the available tickets is the Mountain Machu Picchu Ticket (1A).

– Mountain Machu Picchu Ticket (1A)

• This ticket allows you to enter the Machu Picchu Mountain route, a hiking route suitable for everyone.
• It also includes a tour of the panoramic circuit, where you can enjoy the best views of the Inca citadel.
• This route is open year-round, with a daily capacity for 350 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 2 entry groups:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 7 AM / entry to the Machu Picchu Mountain route from 8 to 9 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 9 AM / entry to the Machu Picchu Mountain route from 10 to 11 AM.

– Upper Terrace Classic Photo Ticket (1B)

• This ticket allows you to tour the panoramic circuit of Machu Picchu along with the upper terrace.
• It is the best option to appreciate the landscapes of the Inca citadel while resting on spacious terraces to get the classic photo.
• This route is open year-round, with a daily capacity for 950 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 10 entry times:
  • 10 Groups: Scheduled entries every hour from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM for access to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu.

Top of Machu Picchu Mountain

– Inti Punku Gate Ticket (1C)

• With this ticket, you can tour the route to Inti Punku Gate, a hiking adventure available to everyone.
• It also includes a tour of the panoramic circuit, where you can enjoy the best views of the Inca citadel.
• This route is open only during the high season (June 19 to November 2), with a daily capacity for 130 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 4 entry times:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 7 AM / entry to the Inti Punku Gate route from 8 to 9 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 8 AM / entry to the Inti Punku Gate route from 9 to 10 AM.
  • Group 3 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 9 AM / entry to the Inti Punku Gate route from 10 to 11 AM.
  • Group 4 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 10 AM / entry to the Inti Punku Gate route from 11 AM to 12 PM.

Tourists at Inti Punku (Gate of the Sun)

– Inca Bridge Ticket (1D)

• This ticket allows you to tour the route to the Inca Bridge, a hiking journey available only to people over 12 years old.
• It also includes a tour of the panoramic circuit, where you can enjoy the best views of the Inca citadel.
• This route is open only during the high season (June 19 to November 2), with a daily capacity for 80 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 4 entry times:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 8 AM / entry to the Inca Bridge route from 9 to 10 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 9 AM / entry to the Inca Bridge route from 10 to 11 AM.
  • Group 3 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 10 AM / entry to the Inca Bridge route from 11 AM to 12 PM.
  • Group 4 – Entry to Circuit 1 of Machu Picchu from 11 AM / entry to the Inca Bridge route from 12 PM to 1 PM.

– Classic Designed Ticket (2A)

• With this ticket, you can enter the classic Machu Picchu circuit, offering you a more complete tour of the Inca citadel.
• On this tour, you will visit the most important Inca temples and constructions of the archaeological site.
• This route is open year-round, with a daily capacity for 1400 people in the regular season and 1600 in the high season.
• This ticket has 10 entry times:
  • 10 Groups: Scheduled entries every hour from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM for access to Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu.

Classic photo at Machu Picchu

– Classic Lower Terrace Ticket (2B)

• This ticket allows you to enter the classic Machu Picchu circuit, along with the lower terrace, where you can enjoy scenic views of the citadel.
• On this tour, you will visit the most important Inca temples and constructions of the archaeological site.
• This route is open year-round, with a daily capacity for 500 people in the regular season and 800 in the high season.
• This ticket has 10 entry times:
  • 10 Groups: Scheduled entries every hour from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM for access to Circuit 2 of Machu Picchu.

– Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket (3A)

• This ticket allows you to hike the famous Huayna Picchu mountain route, an adventure available only for people over 12 years old.
• Additionally, it also includes a visit to the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit, which covers the lower section of the Inca citadel along with temples and constructions of great importance.
• This route is available year-round, with a daily capacity of 400 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 2 entry groups:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 7 AM / entry to the Huayna Picchu Mountain route from 8 to 9 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 10 AM / entry to the Huayna Picchu Mountain route from 11 AM to 12 PM.

Top of Huayna Picchu Mountain

– Royalty Designed Lower Temples Ticket (3B)

• This ticket allows access to the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit, offering a more immersive experience through the Historic Sanctuary.
• By traveling through the lower section, you will explore many of the most important temples and structures.
• This route is open year-round, with a daily capacity of 900 people in the regular season and 1200 in the high season.
• This ticket has 10 entry times:
  • 10 Groups: Scheduled entries every hour from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM for access to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu.

– Moon Temple or Great Cave Ticket (3C)

• With this ticket, you can access the Moon Temple route, a hiking experience suitable only for people over 12 years old.
• Additionally, it includes a visit to the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit, covering the lower section of the Inca citadel with temples and important structures.
• This route is available only during the high season (June 19 to November 2), with a daily capacity for 50 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 2 entry times:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 8 AM / entry to the Moon Temple route from 9 to 10 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 9 AM / entry to the Moon Temple route from 10 to 11 AM.

Moon Temple or Great Cave

– Huchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket (3D)

• This ticket allows you to hike the route to Huchuy Picchu Mountain, an adventure available only for people over 12 years old.
• Additionally, it includes a visit to the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit, which covers the lower section of the Inca citadel with temples and important constructions.
• This route is available only during the high season (June 19 to November 2), with a daily capacity of 40 people (tickets).
• This ticket has 2 entry times:
  • Group 1 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 9 AM / entry to the Huchuy Picchu Mountain route from 10 to 11 AM.
  • Group 2 – Entry to Circuit 3 of Machu Picchu from 11 AM / entry to the Huchuy Picchu Mountain route from 12 PM to 1 PM.

Entrance to the Inca Trail Experience
The entrance to the Inca Trail is probably the most requested experience of all the attractions you can visit in Cusco. This four-day adventure traverses Inca paths filled with nature and archaeological remains. It is the best way to reach Machu Picchu, entering through the famous Inti Punku Gate. To obtain a ticket for this adventure, you need to make a reservation with a tourism agency at least 4 to 5 months in advance, especially during the high season (April to August).

What tickets do I need to visit the main tourist destinations in Cusco?

The main archaeological and historical attractions in Cusco can be visited with the Tourist Ticket, which offers three types of experiences: Circuit 1 (Cusco City), Circuit 2 (South Valley and city museums), and Circuit 3 (Sacred Valley). Additionally, there is the Complete Tourist Ticket, which allows you to visit all three circuits. Remember that each ticket has its own validity period.

• Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 1

  • With the partial tourist ticket for Circuit 1 of Cusco, you can visit the main archaeological attractions of the city.
  • The included destinations are: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
  • This ticket is valid for one day only.
  • The tour of these archaeological sites is included in the classic City Tour Cusco, which also includes a visit to the cathedral and the Qoricancha temple.

Sacsayhuaman Fortress

• Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 2

  • The partial tourist ticket for Circuit 2 of Cusco covers the main archaeological attractions of the South Valley, such as Pikillacta and Tipón.
  • It also includes entry to the main museums of the city: Qoricancha Site Museum, Regional Historical Museum, Contemporary Art Museum, Popular Art Museum, and the monument to Pachacutec.
  • Additionally, you will have access to the Qosqo Center of Native Art, which offers shows every night at 7 PM.
  • This ticket is valid for two days.
  • The South Valley tour is also included in the classic South Valley tour, which also includes a visit to the Andahuaylillas Chapel.

Tipon – South Valley

• Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 3

  • With the partial tourist ticket for Circuit 3 in Cusco, you will be able to visit the main archaeological attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
  • The included destinations are: Chinchero, Ollantaytambo, Pisac, and Moray.
  • This ticket is valid for two days.
  • The tour of these archaeological sites is included in the Sacred Valley VIP tour, which also includes a visit to the Maras Salt Mines.

Circular terraces of Moray

• Complete Tourist Ticket

  • The complete tourist ticket for Cusco allows you to visit the destinations of all three partial circuits.
  • It is a more comprehensive experience, covering the main archaeological attractions and museums in the city of Cusco, as well as the archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley and the South Valley.
  • This ticket is valid for ten days.

How to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?
The Cusco tourist ticket can be purchased online, allowing you to plan your itinerary in advance. It is also possible to buy tickets at the ticket office of the main archaeological and historical destinations mentioned. There is always availability for tickets; you just need to organize your time well to enjoy the full experience within its validity period.

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1) How many types of tickets are there to visit Machu Picchu?

  Currently, there are 10 official types of tickets to Machu Picchu, organized into three distinct circuits. Each ticket allows a specific tour, some including access to mountains, temples, or panoramic routes.

• 2) What does the Machu Picchu + Mountain Ticket (Route 1A) include?

  This ticket allows you to visit Circuit 1, a panoramic route, and hike to Machu Picchu Mountain, the highest point of the archaeological site. There are two entry times: from 7 AM and from 9 AM.

• 3) What can you see with the Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace Ticket (Route 1B)?

  This ticket grants access to Circuit 1, perfect for capturing the iconic panoramic photograph of the citadel from the upper terrace. This route is easy and very visual. There are 10 entry times from 6 AM to 3 PM.

• 4) What does the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Ticket (Route 1C) include?

  This ticket grants access to Circuit 1 and allows a hike to Inti Punku, the ancient entrance to the Inca Trail. It is available at four entry times between 7 AM and 10 AM.

• 5) What does the Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge Ticket (Route 1D) offer?

  This ticket includes Circuit 1 and a tour of the Inca Bridge, a stone structure located in a scenic area full of ravines. Entry is by shift from 8 AM to 11 AM.

• 6) What does the Machu Picchu Classic Designed Circuit Ticket (Route 2A) offer?

  This ticket allows you to visit Circuit 2, one of the most popular routes, offering a view of the citadel from the upper terrace. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to reserve in advance. Available in 10 shifts from 6 AM to 3 PM.

• 7) What is visited with the Machu Picchu Classic Lower Terrace Circuit Ticket (Route 2B)?

  This ticket provides access to Circuit 2, but from the lower terrace, ideal for seeing the main buildings from a different angle. Also available in 10 shifts from 6 AM to 3 PM.

• 8) What does the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket (Route 3A) include?

  This ticket allows you to visit Circuit 3, focusing on the royal zone, and hike the famous Huayna Picchu Mountain, one of the most challenging and spectacular hiking routes. It has two entry shifts: 7 AM and 10 AM.

• 9) What can you see with the Machu Picchu Royalty Designed Lower Temples Ticket (Route 3B)?

  This ticket includes the tour of Circuit 3, focused on the temples in the lower part of Machu Picchu, with a focus on their history and architecture. It has 10 shifts available from 6 AM to 3 PM.

• 10) What does the Machu Picchu + Moon Temple or Great Cave Ticket (Route 3C) offer?

  This ticket combines Circuit 3 with a hike to the Moon Temple, a less crowded but very special route, ideal for those seeking a more peaceful experience. It is available for entry at 8 AM and 9 AM.

• 11) What is visited with the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Ticket (Route 3D)?

  This ticket grants access to Circuit 3 and allows you to hike up to Huchuy Picchu, a more accessible mountain but with unique views. There are two entry shifts: 9 AM or 11 AM.

• 12) What is included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 1?

  This circuit includes archaeological sites around Cusco: Sacsayhuaman, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.

• 13) What does the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 2 include?

  This circuit allows you to visit sites in the South Valley and various museums in the center of Cusco, such as the Contemporary Art Museum, Regional Historical Museum, Pikillaqta, and Tipón.

• 14) What sites are visited with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 3?

  This ticket grants access to the main sites in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero.

• 15) What places are included in the Complete Tourist Ticket?

  This includes all the main sites: Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Tipón, Cusco Museums, and more.

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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, March 9, 2026