Cusco and Machu Picchu must be two of the most sought-after destinations for most people in the world. How do you visit everything these places have to offer? Here’s a quick guide to help you plan your trip to Peru.

• How to get tickets to Machu Picchu?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A) ticket?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace ticket (Route 1B)?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C)?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) ticket?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed Tour (Route 2A) ticket?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) ticket?
  • What to do with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu ticket (Route 3A)?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) ticket?
  • What to see with the Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C) ticket?
  • What to do with the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) ticket?
• How to see the archaeological sites of Cusco?
  • What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 1?
  • What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 2?
  • What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 3?
• How to see all the archaeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley?
  • What to see with the Comprehensive Tourist Ticket?
• How to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?
• Frequently Asked Questions

Group of tourists in Machu Picchu

How to get tickets to Machu Picchu?

If you plan to visit Machu Picchu, you should know that the Inca City offers 10 types of tickets, divided into 3 types of tours.

There are 10 different types of tickets in total:

• Machu Picchu + Mountain Entrance (Route 1A).
• Machu Picchu Classic Photo Entrance or Upper Terrace (Route 1B).
• Machu Picchu + Inti Punku Entrance (Route 1C).
• Machu Picchu Entrance + Inka Bridge (Route 1D).
• Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Entrance (Route 2A).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu or Waynapicchu Mountain (Route 3A).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B).
• Entrance to Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern (Route 3C).
• Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Entrance (3D Route).
• Optional entrance Machu Picchu Museum.

What to see with the Machu Picchu + Mountain (Route 1A) ticket?

• With this ticket, visitors can travel along Circuit 1, the panoramic route of Machu Picchu. It also allows you to ascend the route to Machu Picchu Mountain .
• Machu Picchu Mountain is the highest peak in the Inca city. At its foot, the Incas built Machu Picchu.

This ticket has 2 entry groups:

• Group 1 – entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 am / entrance to the Mountain from 7 am to 8 am
• Group 2 – entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 am / entrance to the Mountain from 9 am to 10 am

Machu Picchu Mountain Top

What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace ticket (Route 1B)?

• This type of ticket allows you to tour Circuit 1, the panoramic route of Machu Picchu, in addition to allowing you to take the iconic classic photograph.
• It’s a simple route, but it’s one of the ones that gives you the best views.

This ticket has 10 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 6 am
• Group 2 – entry from 7 am
• Group 3 – entry from 8 am
• Group 4 – entry from 9 am
• Group 5 – entry from 10 am
• Group 6 – entry from 11 am
• Group 7 – entry from 12 pm
• Group 8 – entry from 1 pm
• Group 9 – entry from 2 pm
• Group 10 – entry from 3 pm

What to see with the Machu Picchu + Inti Punku ticket (Route 1C)?

• This type of ticket allows you to travel along Circuit 1, the panoramic route of Machu Picchu.
• You will have the opportunity to hike to the Inti Punku (stone gate), which is usually the entrance for people walking the Inca Trail.

This ticket has 4 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 8 am
• Group 2 – entry from 9 am
• Group 3 – entry from 10 am
• Group 4 – entry from 11 am

Tourists at Inti Punku (Sun Gate)

What to see with the Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) ticket?

• This type of ticket allows you to travel along Circuit 1, the panoramic route of Machu Picchu.
• You can hike to the famous Inca Bridge, which can be seen from a short distance, amidst breathtaking scenery.

This ticket has 4 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 8 am
• Group 2 – entry from 9 am
• Group 3 – entry from 10 am
• Group 4 – entry from 11 am

What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed Tour (Route 2A) ticket?

• This type of ticket allows you to travel Circuit 2, the classic route to Machu Picchu.
• From this route, you can tour the most iconic sites of Machu Picchu from the upper terrace. It is considered one of the most popular tickets, so you should book well in advance.

This ticket has 10 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 6 am
• Group 2 – entry from 7 am
• Group 3 – entry from 8 am
• Group 4 – entry from 9 am
• Group 5 – entry from 10 am
• Group 6 – entry from 11 am
• Group 7 – entry from 12 pm
• Group 8 – entry from 1 pm
• Group 9 – entry from 2 pm
• Group 10 – entry from 3 pm

Classic photo in Machu Picchu

What to see with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) ticket?

• This type of ticket allows you to travel Circuit 2, the classic route to Machu Picchu.
• With this ticket, you’ll get a privileged view of the citadel from the lower terrace, which allows you to see some of the most important buildings along with breathtaking views.

This ticket has 10 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 6 am
• Group 2 – entry from 7 am
• Group 3 – entry from 8 am
• Group 4 – entry from 9 am
• Group 5 – entry from 10 am
• Group 6 – entry from 11 am
• Group 7 – entry from 12 pm
• Group 8 – entry from 1 pm
• Group 9 – entry from 2 pm
• Group 10 – entry from 3 pm

What to do with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain or Waynapicchu ticket (Route 3A)?

• This type of ticket includes a visit to the Royal Route Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu.
• This ticket allows you to explore Machu Picchu’s most famous mountain, Huayna Picchu, an unforgettable hiking route.

This ticket has 2 entry shifts:

• Group 1 – Machu Picchu entrance from 7 am / Huayna Picchu entrance from 8 am to 9 am
• Group 2 – Machu Picchu entrance from 9 am / Huayna Picchu entrance from 10 am to 11 am

Huayna Picchu mountaintop

What to see with the Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) ticket?

• This type of ticket includes a visit to the Royal Route Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu.
• The tour allows you to explore the Inca temples in the lower part of the citadel, giving you a closer look at their history, main buildings, and temples.

This ticket has 10 entry times:

• Group 1 – entry from 6 am
• Group 2 – entry from 7 am
• Group 3 – entry from 8 am
• Group 4 – entry from 9 am
• Group 5 – entry from 10 am
• Group 6 – entry from 11 am
• Group 7 – entry from 12 pm
• Group 8 – entry from 1 pm
• Group 9 – entry from 2 pm
• Group 10 – entry from 3 pm

What to see with the Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon or Great Cave (Route 3C) ticket?

• This type of ticket includes a visit to the Royal Route Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu.
• The Temple of the Moon is considered a hiking trail that will allow you to explore one of the main Inca structures, along with stunning views of Machu Picchu.

This ticket has 2 entry times:

• Group 1 – Machu Picchu entrance from 7 am / Temple of the Moon entrance from 8 am to 9 am
• Group 2 – Machu Picchu entrance from 8 am / Temple of the Moon entrance from 9 am to 10 am

Temple of the Moon or Great Cavern

What to do with the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) ticket?

• This type of ticket includes a visit to the Royal Route Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu.
• Huchuy Picchu Mountain is one of the best hiking adventures in Machu Picchu, allowing you to enjoy a privileged angle from the heights.

This ticket has 2 entry times:

• Group 1 – entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 am / entrance to Huchuy Picchu from 10 am to 11 am
• Group 2 – entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 am / entrance to Huchuy Picchu from 12 am to 1 pm

How to see the archaeological sites of Cusco?

• To see most of the tourist attractions in Cusco, the South Valley and the Sacred Valley, it is necessary to purchase the Cusco tourist ticket.
• The Cusco Tourist Ticket offers 3 types of experiences: Circuit 1 (Cusco), Circuit 2 (South Valley) and Circuit 3 (Sacred Valley).
• There is also a Cusco Comprehensive Tourist Ticket that allows you to visit all the tourist attractions in Cusco, the South Valley, and the Sacred Valley.

What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 1?

This ticket allows you to see the tourist attractions of the city of Cusco:

• Sacsayhuaman.
• What’s up.
• Puca Pucara.
• Tambomachay.

Sacsayhuaman Fortress

What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 2?

This ticket allows you to see the tourist attractions of the South Valley of Cusco as well as some museums and cultural centers in the city of Cusco:

• Museum of Contemporary Art.
• Regional Historical Museum.
• Museum of Popular Art.
• Qoricancha Site Museum.
• Qosqo Native Art Center.
• Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq.
• Pikillaqta.
• Tipon.

Tipon – South Valley

What to see with the Cusco Tourist Ticket Circuit 3?

This ticket includes the tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

• Pisac.
• Ollantaytambo.
• Chinchero.
• Moray.

Circular platforms of Moray

How to see all the archaeological sites in Cusco and the Sacred Valley?

To enjoy all the archaeological sites in Cusco, the South Valley, and the Sacred Valley, you must purchase the Cusco Comprehensive Tourist Ticket.

What to see with the Comprehensive Tourist Ticket?

This ticket includes all the main tourist attractions of Cusco except Machu Picchu:

• Sacsayhuaman.
• Qenqo.
• Puca Pucara.
• Tambomachay.
• Pisac.
• Ollantaytambo.
• Moray.
• Chinchero.
• Tipón.
• Piquillacta.
• Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq.
• Qosqo Native Art Center.
• Qoricancha Site Museum.
• Museum of Popular Art.
• Museum of Contemporary Art.
• Regional Historical Museum.

How to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

You can purchase the Cusco Tourist Ticket in person. Just visit the Cosituc offices in Cusco’s Historic Center: Av. El Sol 103, Galerías Turísticas.

In Cusco and Aguas Calientes, you’ll find accommodations at all prices: from $15 a night to five-star hotels at $900 a night.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  There are currently 10 types of official entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, organized into three distinct circuits. Each ticket allows for a specific route, some with access to mountains, temples, or panoramic routes.

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

  It allows you to explore Circuit 1, a panoramic route, and climb Machu Picchu Mountain, the highest point of the archaeological site. There are two entry times: from 6 a.m. and from 8 a.m.

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

  It offers access to Circuit 1, ideal for capturing the iconic panoramic photo of the citadel from the upper terrace. This route is simple and highly visual. There are 10 times available, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

  This ticket provides access to Circuit 1 and allows you to hike to Inti Punku, the ancient entrance to the Inca Trail. It is available in four time slots between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• 5) What does the Machu Picchu + Inka Bridge (Route 1D) ticket allow?

  Includes Circuit 1 and a walk to the Inca Bridge, a stone structure located in a scenic area filled with ravines. Admission is by appointment from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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

  This ticket allows you to tour Circuit 2, one of the most popular routes, which includes views of the citadel from the upper terrace. Due to high demand, advance booking is recommended. Available in 10 time slots between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m.

• 7) What do you visit with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) entrance ticket?

  Access to Circuit 2, but from the lower terrace, ideal for exploring the main buildings from a different angle. Also available in 10 sessions from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

  It allows you to explore Circuit 3, focusing on the royal area and climbing the famous Huayna Picchu mountain, one of the most challenging and spectacular hiking routes. There are two entry times: 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.

• 9) What can you see with the Lower Part Temples or Designed Royalty entrance ticket (Route 3B)?

  Includes a tour of Circuit 3, focusing on the temples in the lower part of Machu Picchu, with a focus on their history and architecture. There are 10 available sessions, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

  This ticket combines Circuit 3 with a hike to the Temple of the Moon, a less-crowded but very special route, ideal for those seeking a more peaceful experience. Entrance is available at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m.

• 11) What can be visited with the Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu (3D Route) ticket?

  It provides access to Circuit 3 and allows you to climb Huchuy Picchu, a more accessible mountain, but with unique views. There are two entry times: 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.

• 12) What does the Cusco Circuit 1 Tourist Ticket include?

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

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

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

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

  This ticket allows entry to the main sites of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, such as Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Chinchero.

• 15) What places does the Comprehensive Tourist Ticket include?

  Includes all major sites such as: Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Tipón, Cusco Museums, and more.

Advice from people who have been there

Machu Picchu

By: William S.

“The best landscapes“

“Machu Picchu is a place full of breathtaking landscapes in the middle of nature, I was very impressed by each of the diverse angles that allowed me to find the calm and beauty that I was looking for.“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, May 6, 2025