What is the price of the tickets to Machu Picchu?

Tickets to Machu Picchu can be purchased online. There is an official website as well as several pages of authorized tourism agencies. If you decide to travel without a tour, you must buy your tickets and travel to ‘Mapi’ on your own. At the door they will ask for your ticket at the time you chose. In total there are ten types of tickets that allow you to visit Machu Picchu. The price varies depending on the type of ticket you chose. There are discounts for minors, university students and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

The trip to Machu Picchu without a tour

The trip to Machu Picchu can be done in two ways: with a tour or without a tour. If you decide to go with a tour, you must contact a tourism agency in Cusco. If you decide to go on your own, it is necessary to buy tickets to Machupicchu.

Tickets are on sale at authorized agencies in the city of Cusco: a) Street Maruri 340. (from 7 am to 7 pm) and b) Street Garcilaso s/n (from 7 am to 7 pm).

However, the best way to get availability is to buy online through the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru (www.machupicchu.gob.pe). It is also possible to get tickets through the websites of authorized tourism agencies.

Once you get the tickets you only have to travel to Machu Picchu on your own. To do this you must follow the following route: Cusco – Ollantaytambo – Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu. To make this route without problems you must also purchase train tickets (from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes) and bus tickets (from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu). It is recommended that you also purchase train tickets online through the two available companies: Peru Rail and Inca Rail.

Entrances to Machu Picchu

There are ten different entrances to Machu Picchu:

• Entrance Machu Picchu Classic Photo – This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with all its famous constructions: the temple of the sun, the temple of the condor, the Intihuatana and more. Of course it also allows you to take the classic postcard photo of Machu Picchu. This ticket is the one that most tourists use to visit the wonder of the world.
• Entrance Machu Picchu Classic – This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with circuit 2, which includes the most important famous constructions: the temple of the sun, the main temple, the temple of the 3 windows, the sacred rock, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector. Of course, it also allows you to take the classic postcard photo of Machupicchu. This ticket is the one that most tourists use to visit the wonder of the world.
• Machu Picchu Classic (lower terrace) – This ticket is almost identical to the ‘Machu Picchu Classic’ ticket. It allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with circuit 2, which includes the most important famous constructions: the temple of the sun, the main temple, the temple of the 3 windows, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector. It also allows you to take the classic postcard photo of Machupicchu (from a terrace a few meters below). This ticket is the one most tourists use to visit the wonder of the world.
• Entrance Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part – This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu with circuit 3, through the lower part of the citadel. It includes important Inca temples and buildings, such as: the royal tomb, the temple of the sun, the house of the Inca, the building of the three gates, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector. The classic photo is taken from the agricultural sector, on a lower platform.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu – This ticket includes the visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu through circuit 3 or circuit of the royal temples of the lower part, such as: the temple of the sun, the main temple, the temple of the 3 windows, the sacred rock, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector (postcard photo of Machu Picchu). It also includes the tour of the Huayna Picchu mountain, at the top of the archaeological site. This ticket is one of the most famous and requested by tourists because it offers an incredible adventure. The entrance to Huayna Picchu is for people over 18 years old.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Mountain – This ticket includes the visit to the Inca city of Machu Picchu through circuit 1 or panoramic circuit that offers the classic postcard photo at the Guardian’s House. In addition, it includes the tour of Machu Picchu Mountain, the highest mountain of the site. This ticket also offers an incredible adventure on the trip. It is preferred by tourists who did not get the entrance to Huayna Picchu. The Machu Picchu mountain tour is suitable for people over 18 years old.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu – This ticket includes the visit to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu by circuit 3 which includes buildings such as: the temple of the sun, the main temple, the temple of the 3 windows, the sacred rock, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector (from there you get a postcard photo of Machu Picchu). Additionally, it includes the tour of the Huchuy Picchu mountain, located next to the famous Huayna Picchu. From there you have a privileged view of the whole place. The Huchuy Picchu is suitable for people over 18 years old. It offers an adventurous option to the classic trip through the wonder of the world.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge – This ticket includes the route to Machu Picchu by circuit 1, which includes the classic postcard photo and the panoramic view of all its Inca temples. Additionally, it allows the short tour by the little seen Inca Bridge (walk of only 25 minutes approximately). The tour of this bridge is suitable for people over 18 years old. It is an excellent option for the trip to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Intipunku – This ticket includes the route to Machu Picchu by circuit 1, also called panoramic circuit, which includes the classic postcard photo of the Inca citadel. Additionally, it allows the hike to the Intipunku, the Gate of the Sun (approximately 2 hours round trip). The hike to Intipunku is suitable for people of all ages. It is an excellent adventure option for the trip to Machu Picchu.
• Entrance Machu Picchu + Great Cavern – This ticket includes the route to Machu Picchu by the circuit 3, which offers the visit to the Inca temples of the lower sector, such as: the temple of the sun, the main temple, the temple of the 3 windows, the sacred rock, the water mirrors, the sacred fountains and the agricultural sector (there you can get a postcard photo of Machu Picchu). Additionally, it allows the trekking route to the Great Cavern or Temple of the Moon (3 hours walk there and back on average). The tour to the Great Cavern is suitable for people over 18 years old.

Prices and discounts

Entrance to Machu Picchu Classic Photo

Entrance Machu Picchu Classic

Entrance Machu Picchu Classic (lower terrace)

Entrance Machu Picchu Lower part temples

Entrance Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu

Entrance Machu Picchu + Mountain

Entrance Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu

Entrance Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge

Entrance Machu Picchu + Intipunku

Entrance Machu Picchu + Great Cavern

Tickets and their schedules

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo

• Entry from 6 am to 6.45 am.
• Entry from 7 am to 7.45 am.
• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.
• Entry from 12 am to 12.45 pm.
• Entry from 1 pm to 1.45 pm.
• Entry from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.
• Entry from 3 pm to 3.45 pm.

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic

• Entry from 6 am to 6.45 am.
• Entry from 7 am to 7.45 am.
• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.
• Entry from 12 am to 12.45 pm.
• Entry from 1 pm to 1.45 pm.
• Entry from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.
• Entry from 3 pm to 3.45 pm.

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic (lower terrace)

• Entry from 6 am to 6.45 am.
• Entry from 7 am to 7.45 am.
• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.
• Entry from 12 am to 12.45 pm.
• Entry from 1 pm to 1.45 pm.
• Entry from 2 pm to 2.45 pm.
• Entry from 3 pm to 3.45 pm.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu

• Group 1 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 am to 6.30 am Entrance to Waynapicchu mountain until 8 am
• Group 2 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 am to 9.30 am Entrance to Waynapicchu mountain until 11 am

Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain

• Group 1 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 am to 6.30 am Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain until 8 am
• Group 2 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 am to 9.30 am Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain until 10 am

Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu

• Group 1 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 am to 11.30 am Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain until 12 am
• Group 2 – Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 pm to 1.30 pm Entrance to the Machu Picchu mountain until 2 pm.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge

• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Intipunku

• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Great Cavern

• Entry from 8 am to 8.45 am.
• Entry from 9 am to 9.45 am.
• Entry from 10 am to 10.45 am.
• Entry from 11 am to 11.45 am.

Availability

• Machu Picchu Classic Photo entrance: approximately 800 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu Classic entrance: 1200 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu Classic entrance (lower terrace): 800 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu Temples in the lower part entrance: 800 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu entrance: 200 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Mountain entrance: 400 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu entrance: 400 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge entrance: 400 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Intipunku entrance : 400 spaces available.
• Machu Picchu with Great Cavern entrance: 200 spaces available.

Additional Information

The Machu Picchu Classic entrance and the Machu Picchu Classic entrance (lower terrace) are in high demand as many tourists wish to purchase this ticket. Therefore, it is advisable to buy the ticket (online) 3 or 4 months in advance. Otherwise you will not get availability.

The other tickets: Machu Picchu Classic Photo, Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu, Machu Picchu with Mountain, Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu, Machu Picchu with Intipunku, Machu Picchu with Great Cavern and Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge can be purchased in weeks or a month. of anticipation. In those cases you can make the purchase online or in the city of Cusco itself during your trip.

Questions and answers about tickets

• How is the purchase of tickets on the official site?

  To buy the ticket on the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru, you only have to enter www.machupicchu.gob.pe, register the type of ticket (and schedule) as well as your personal data. Finally, you must make the purchase with Visa or MasterCard cards. The ticket will arrive in your email where you can print it.

• What are the benefits of buying through a tourism agency?

  Purchasing online through tourism agencies, unlike the official website, allows you to make the purchase more easily and with the assistance of a sales advisor who will help you choose the correct ticket and circuit.

• Do children pay for their entrance?

  Children under 3 years old enter Machu Picchu for free. From now on they must pay their entrance but with a special discount for being minors.

• Is the Huayna Picchu mountain closed?

  Huayna Picchu mountain is open to the public. The same in the case of the Machu Picchu mountain and the new Huchuy Picchu mountain.

• Can I visit the Machu Picchu site museum?

  Yes, the Machu Picchu site museum is open every day of the year from 9 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. The museum exhibits archaeological objects found in Machupicchu at the beginning of the 20th century. It is located at the height of the Ruinas bridge, on the Hiram Bingham road that connects Machu Picchu with the town of Aguas Calientes.

• Is there a ticket sales stand in the same archaeological site of Machu Picchu?

  At the entrance door to the archaeological site there is no ticket sales stand. However, in the town of Aguas Calientes, located 10 kilometers from Machu Picchu, there is a stall. Even so, it is always advisable to purchase tickets online and in advance.

• Who can enter Machu Picchu for free?

  Citizens of Cusco can visit Machu Picchu for free on Sundays. Also, only children under the age of 3 can do it every day.

• How to buy discounted tickets?

  Tickets to Machu Picchu with discounts can be purchased online or in person. To do this, you must present your passport or identity document (proving your age or nationality) as well as your current university card (proving your higher education). The discounts apply to those under 18 years of age, university students as well as citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador or Bolivia.

By Machupicchu Terra – Last updated, June 18, 2024