Machu Picchu Tickets
Discover the different types of entrance tickets to Machu Picchu and 4 new circuits designated by the Peruvian Ministry of Culture on its official website to visit the wonder of the world. Find out all about the different types, schedules, prices and which places within Machu Picchu each ticket allows you to visit.
To know
From 2022 visitors will have the possibility to visit more places inside the citadel of Machu Picchu, which were previously closed. In addition to visiting Machu Picchu itself, Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, it will now be possible to visit Huchuy Picchu (small mountain in front of Huayna Picchu) and the Inca Bridge.
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Types of Machu Picchu Tickets for 2023
There are seven types of entrances tickets for 2022 in Machu Picchu. Below are the four currently available for booking. The most popular ticket is the Machu Picchu Solo ticket.
The prices shown below are the official Machu Picchu tickets available on the official website of the Ministry of Culture. This is not the final price, it may include taxes and commissions for paying with credit cards and online.
Ticket Machu Picchu Only
- 3,000 tickets per day
- Circuit 1, 2, 3 or 4
Rates and prices
- Adult: s/. 152.00
- Student: s/. 77.00
- Child: s/. 70.00
What is included?
- Visit to Machu Picchu.
- Classic spot for Machu Picchu photos.
- House of the guardian.
- Temple of the moon.
- Inti Watana.
Not included
- Intipunku.
- Inca Bridge.
- House of the Inca.
- Huayna Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Huchuy Picchu.
Schedules:
- From 6 AM to 7 AM.
- From 7 AM to 8 AM
- From 8 AM to 9 AM
- From 9 AM to 10 AM
- From 10 AM to 11 AM
- From 11 AM to 12 PM
- From 12 PM to 1 PM
- From 1 PM to 2 PM
- From 2 PM to 3 PM
Ticket Huayna Picchu
- 200 tickets per day
- Circuit 4
Rates and prices
- Adult: s/. 200.00
- Student: s/. 125.00
- Child (12): s/. 118.00
What is included?
- Visit to Huayna Picchu.
- Passing through the middle of Machu Picchu square.
- Return through the lower part of Machu Picchu.
Not included
- Huchuy Picchu.
- Visit to Machu Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Classic spot for Machu Picchu photos.
Schedules:
- Schedule 1: From 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM.
- Schedule 2: From 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
- Schedule 3: From 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
- Schedule 4: From 12:00 PM – 13:00 PM.
Ticket Machu Picchu Mountain
- 200 tickets per day
- Circuit 3
Rates and prices
- Adult: s/. 200.00
- Student: s/. 125.00
- Child (12): s/. 118.00
What is included?
- Visit to Machu Picchu Mountain.
Not included
- Inti Punku.
- Inca Bridge.
- Visit to Machu Picchu.
- Huayna Picchu.
- Huchuy Picchu.
- Classic spot for Machu Picchu photos.
Schedules:
- Schedule 1: From 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM.
- Schedule 2: From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Ticket Huchuy Picchu
- 400 tickets per day
- Circuit 4
Rates and prices
- Adult: s/. 152.00
- Student: s/. 77.00
- Child: s/. 70.00
What is included?
- Visit to Huchuy Picchu Mountain (which is the small mountain in front of Huayna Picchu).
- Return through the lower part of Machu Picchu.
Not included
- Inti Punku.
- Inca Bridge.
- Huayna Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
- Classic spot for Machu Picchu photos.
Schedules:
- Schedule 1: From 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
- Schedule 2: From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Schedule 3: From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Schedule 4: From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Schedule 5: From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Schedule 6: From 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
- Schedule 7: From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Schedule 8: From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Ticket Inca Brigde
- 400 tickets per day
- Circuit 1 or 2
Rates and prices
- Adult: s/. 152.00
- Student: s/. 77.00
- Child: s/. 70.00
What is included?
- Visit Inca Bridge.
- Classic spot for Machu Picchu photos.
- Visit to Machu Picchu.
Not included
- Inti Punku.
- Huayna Picchu.
- Huchuy Picchu.
- Machu Picchu Mountain.
Schedules:
- From 6 AM to 7 AM.
- From 7 AM to 8 AM
- From 8 AM to 9 AM
- From 9 AM to 10 AM
- From 10 AM to 11 AM
- From 11 AM to 12 PM
- From 12 PM to 1 PM
- From 1 PM to 2 PM
- From 2 PM to 3 PM
There are more places that can be visited that are currently not available, the most popular and well known is the Inti Punco or Puerta del Sol that still does not have a special entrance to visit it.
Machu Picchu circuits map 2023
The circuit routes are divided into 4, with colors to make it easier to identify them. Each Machu Picchu ticket tells you which circuits it allows you to go with that ticket, so check right which places you want to visit and buy the right one.
- Circuit 1 (Short top): This circuit allows you to visit the guardian’s house, which is the most classic viewpoint of Machu Picchu. This route gives an exit before reaching the temple of the 3 windows.
- Circuit 2 (Long top): This is the most complete circuit, it allows you to visit the main important places of Machu Picchu.
- Circuit 3 (Short base): This circuit allows you to visit the Inca’s house and some Inca enclosures.
- Circuit 4 (Long base): This circuit allows you to go directly to the entrance gate of Huayna Picchu and Huchuy Picchu.
Machu Picchu Tickets Prices 2023
Since 2022, tickets to Machu Picchu have changed. There are more than seven types of tickets to different points of the Inca citadel. There are about 3 tickets that are currently not available.
General Ticket Prices for Foreign Tourists
| Tickets | Adults | Students | Childs |
|---|---|---|---|
Machu Picchu Solo | S/ 152 ~ 46 USD | S/ 77 | S/ 70 |
Circuit 4 Huayna Picchu | S/ 200 ~ 60 USD | S/ 125 | S/ 118 |
Circuit 4 Huchuy Picchu | S/ 200 ~ 60 USD | S/ 125 | S/ 118 |
Circuit 3 Machu Picchu Mountain | S/ 200 ~ 60 USD | S/ 125 | S/ 118 |
Temple of the Moon + Machu Picchu | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Inka Bridge + Machu Picchu | S/ 152 ~ 46 USD | S/ 77 | S/ 70 |
Sun Gate + Machu Picchu | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Machu Picchu + Museum Chávez Ballón | S/ 174 ~ 52 USD | S/ 88 | S/ 88 |
Promotional ticket prices for Peruvian tourists and CAN member countries
| Tickets | Adults | Students | Childs |
|---|---|---|---|
Machu Picchu Solo | S/ 64 | S/ 32 | S/ 32 |
Circuit 4 Huayna Picchu | S/ 112 | S/ 80 | S/ 80 |
Circuit 4 Huchuy Picchu | S/ 112 | S/ 80 | S/ 80 |
Circuit 3 Machu Picchu Mountain | S/ 112 | S/ 80 | S/ 80 |
Temple of the Moon + Machu Picchu | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Inka Bridge + Machu Picchu | S/ 64 | S/ 32 | S/ 32 |
Sun Gate + Machu Picchu | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Machu Picchu + Museum Chávez Ballón | S/ 86 | S/ 43 | S/ 43 |
*CAN: ANDEAN COMMUNITY OF NATIONS. That is integrated by the following countries: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Machu Picchu Availability 2023
Check the availability of Machu Picchu tickets now, and select the time and month you want to visit. Plan your trip well in advance and buy a ticket to not miss this beautiful expedition to the lost city of the Incas and one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
The months when tickets for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu sell out quickly are June, July, and August.
During these months, many people visit Machu Picchu. Therefore it is necessary to book at least six months in advance.
For the other days of the year, you can book a few weeks in advance, but do not take it lightly and book in advance.
In the following table, you can see the demand for Machu Picchu.
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How to buy Machu Picchu tickets online? - Step by step
We know the types of tickets and how to buy them are confusing, stressful, and complex buy one, and the steps to follow and choose which one to buy are not clear.
Even on the official website of Machu Picchu (machupicchu.gob.pe). Some people make a mistake at the time of purchase Machu Picchu Tickets. One of the policies of the Machu Picchu tickets is that: they are not transferable, refundable, or date changeable. With all this, some people lose time and money with tickets that they will not be able to use.
You have 2 ways to book your tickets online and buy it.
1. Get a quote form our recommended local travel agency
Get a quote from our recommended travel agency and local tour operator, they include entrance tickets to Machu Picchu.
2. Buy Machu Picchu Entrance Tickets Online
Step 1: Go to official website
Go to https://www.machupicchu.gob.pe/ (Official website) and then click on the “BUY TICKETS” button (#1).
Step 2: Choose where you are from
Choose the “GENERAL TAP” (#2): In case you are Peruvian, Colombian, Bolivian, or Ecuadorian, choose the second option: “PERUANOS Y PAISES CAN“; And for free tickets for Sundays choose “CUSQUEÑOS” only if you are from Cusco or live there.
Step 3: Choose the type of ticket
Here we have to choose what type of tickets we want to buy (#3) (We already explained the types of tickets at the beginning, if you still don’t know what types of tickets you need, go back to the types of tickets section.) Then choose the day we want to visit the citadel (#4). After that, fill in other details (#5) like: How many people, students and kids.
Finally, we check availability (#6) with the data entered. These data will show us if there are spaces with the options you want.
Step 4: Choose an entry time
As we mentioned, when we consult it will give us a result at the bottom, as shown in the image, here we have to choose the schedule of income that we want (#7). Choose on option and then click on “CONTINUAR CON LA RESERVA” (#8)
Step 5: Fill in your information
In this step, we have to put our basic and contact information like Email, Country (#9), type of document we have, Number, Last name, names, date of birth, and sex. After filling in all the details (#10), click on “SIGUIENTE” (#11).
Step 6: Accepts policies and terms and conditions
In this step, we have to read and accept terms and conditions, COVID protocols, and ticket conditions of use (The most important thing is that the ticket is non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable).
At this point, we will generate the ticket. With this, the website will give us a reservation code with which we can pay in banks in Peru or pay online.
After we generate the ticket, it gives us the option to pay and confirm the reservation for 5 hours. Remember to save your reservation code.
Step 7: Choose the payment method
Before making a payment, we have to choose the type of card we have (Visa, Mastercard, or “Other payments” if we want to make a deposit) (#15) and then click on “CONTINUE” to complete the payment. In this case, we choose VISA.
Step 8: Pay Online and get the ticket
Finally, click on “PAY HERE” (#17), and a popup will open for you to enter your credit/debit card information.
The website will automatically recognize your payment. Then it will send you an email with the confirmation and the ticket in PDF format. The ticket file will be like this:
Summary of how to buy Machu Picchu tickets online:
- Go to Machu Picchu Website.
- Choose VISIT DATE and put the number of adults and children.
- Click in Availability.
- Select what kind of tickets you want.
- Fill in all passenger’s details
- Read and accept terms and conditions.
- Pay.
Machu Picchu Tickets for the following year
Don’t be fooled by agencies that say they can sell tickets for Machu Picchu for 2023 or next year, remember that tickets are available from mid-December 2022.
What travel agencies do is sell you a ticket in advance. They wait until the official tickets come out (like in mid-December) to buy it for you. What they do is to take care and be aware of the availability to buy for you for the following year.
The tickets that sell out quickly are: the general entrance to Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu, as well as the classic 4-day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Machu Picchu and Covid-19
The Peruvian Government reduced the number of tickets available for Machu Picchu, and the way to buy them.
In 2022 things are no longer so strict, but there are still some measures that we have to obey.
We recommend make your trip with a travel agency, to avoid any inconvenience.
The recommendations for the entrance:
- Wear a mask during the tour (you can only take it off for photos).
- Keep a social distance.
- To enter Peru 2 doses of vaccination or negative Covid test 48 hours before.
Frequently asked questions about Machu Picchu Tickets Entrance
No, be sure to enter your data correctly, and do not forget to bring your passport to enter the citadel.
Go to our Prices section for more details, there are 2 types in general, and these depends where are you from.
Foreign from S/. 152 PEN to S/. 200 PEN.
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru from S/. 64 PEN to S/. 112 PEN.
It is not common that the tickets to Machu Picchu sold out, first of all, make sure there are no tickets for the day you want, remember that from 2019 the entrance type changed, now the tickets are sell for a specific time or hour. The entrance begins from 6 AM to 2 PM in the afternoon, so make sure there are spaces for other times for the day you want.
Normally the tickets have a high demand for the months of June, July and August, for those dates try to buy well in advance.
You like Hiking? Buy Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu.
No more tickets for Huayna Picchu? Buy Machu Picchu + Mountain.
You like Museums? Buy Machu Picchu + Museum.
Just want to visit the main part of Machu Picchu? Buy Machu Picchu Only Ticke
The Ministry of Culture has enabled since 2021 7 different types of tickets that give you access to different parts of Machu Picchu.
Currently only 4 are available, the ones described above.
You can buy Online or Box Office:
Official Offices in Cusco:
1. Street Garcilaso s/n Cusco – The Garcilaso House is only 2 blocks from the Main Square, in the Historic Center of Cusco.
2. Street Maruri 324 – The Desconcertada Direction of Culture Cusco is also a few meters from the Main Square of the city.
The availability of Machu Picchu tickets for the following year (2023) is officially on sale in mid-December and January 2022. This is information by the official website of the Ministry of Culture of Peru.
do you have to use the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu ticket the same day. Would like not to do this on the same day. Do not see any tickets for just Huayna Picchu
There is no single ticket for Huayna Picchu, you have to buy both, or another thing you can do is buy a ticket for Machu Picchu and then the one that includes Huayna Picchu, and that way you can do it in 2 days.