Tickets to Machu Picchu – Book your ticket now

Visitors to Machu Picchu have a number of options for entrance tickets depending on their preferred arrival time, physical ability and desired viewpoints. Entrance to Machu Picchu can include a 3 hour visit to the Inca citadel, or an extended visit for those hoping to explore the trails around the sanctuary and the mountains that tower above it. There are therefore four main options to choose from for entry into the citadel:

1. Machu Picchu only
2. Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain
3. Machu Picchu + Machu Picchu Mountain
4. Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Mountain

Here you will find further information about the availability, cost and logistics of the different types of tickets:

1. Machu Picchu Only Entrance Ticket

The most popular ticket into Machu Picchu is to visit the inside of the citadel ONLY. With this ticket, tourists can spend up to 3 hours exploring the site once they have entered at their allotted time slot.

For visitors only hoping to explore the citadel of Machu Picchu, there are 3 entry times to choose from:

1st Turn:
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8am
2nd Turn:
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11am
3rd Turn:
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 12pm
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1pm
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 2pm

Machu Picchu Only Ticket Prices

The price of the Machu Picchu only entrance ticket is dependent on the nationality of the visitor. This is because there are different rates for Peruvian nationals (including the Andean community of Bolivia, Ecuador & Colombia) and foreign visitors.

For Peruvian nationals or the Andean Community (Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia), ticket prices are as follows:
Adult $ 17.19
Student $ 8.59
Minor $ 8.59

If you are a foreign tourist, ticket prices are as follows:
Adult $ 40.82
Student $ 20.68
Minor $ 20.68

2. Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket

Huayna Picchu is the iconic mountain that sits behind the archaeological site and the one that you see in all the ‘postcard’ photos. The narrow Inca trail to the top of the mountain takes approximately one hour to climb and offers visitors a chance to get a bird’s eye view of Machu Picchu from above one of its famous peaks. At the top of Huayna Picchu there is a small archaeological site called the Temple of the Moon and a spectacular panoramic view of the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.

Tickets for Huayna Picchu Mountain are limited to 400 people per day and are popular amongst visitors of Machu Picchu. For this reason, we recommend booking tickets in advance to ensure you get the bucket list moment you are hoping for.

Entry times for circuit 4 Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Mountain:

Group 1:

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6am

Entrance to Huayna Picchu between 7am-8am

Group 2:

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7am

Entrance to Huayna Picchu between 8am-9am

Group 3:

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8am

Entrance to Huayna Picchu between 10:30am-11:30am

Circuit 4 + Huayna Picchu Mountain Ticket Prices
The cost for Peruvian tourists and from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) for circuit 4 Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu Mountain is:
Adult $ 30.08
Student $ 21.48
Minor $ 21.48

The price for foreign tourists is:
Adult $ 53.71
Student $ 33.57
Minor $ 31.69

3. Machu Picchu + Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket

Machu Picchu Mountain is located on opposing side of the citadel of Machu Picchu than Huayna Picchu Mountain. The 2-kilometre ascent to this mountain is far less steep, but the view of the sanctuary of Machu Picchu from the top is just as breathtaking. The hike usually takes 3.5 hours up and down, but the path is steady, providing visitors with an enjoyable walk. There are 800 spaces available each day for circuit 3 + Machu Picchu Mountain, so we recommend that visitors book in advance to reserve their space on the trail.

Entry times for circuit 3 Machu Picchu + Machu Picchu Mountain:

Group 1:

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6am

Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain between 7am-8am

Group 2: 

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7am

Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain between 8am-9am

Group 3:

Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8am

Entrance to Machu Picchu Mountain between 9am-10am

Circuit 3 + Machu Picchu Mountain Ticket Prices
The cost for Peruvian tourists and from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) for circuit 3 Machu Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain is:

Adult $ 30.08
Student $ 21.48
Minor $ 21.48

The price for foreign tourists is:
Adult $ 53.71
Student $ 33.57
Minor $ 31.69

4. Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket

Huchuy Picchu Mountain is a much smaller mountain than that of its counterparts, with the summit located just 50 meters higher than the citadel of Machu Picchu. It is situated inside the complex to the north of Machu Picchu, just under the shadow of the Huayna Picchu Mountain. The 1 kilometre trail is also wider than the other mountains and begins with a gentle incline, followed by a set of stone steps and is surrounded by lush vegetation. After around 1 hour of hiking, you will reach the summit, where you will be treated to a spectacular view of Machu Picchu and the tropical valley below.

1st Turn
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 6am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 7am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 8am
2nd Turn:
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 9am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 10am
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 11am
3rd Turn:
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 12pm
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 1pm
Entrance to Machu Picchu from 2pm

Circuit 4 + Huchuy Picchu Mountain Ticket Prices

The cost for Peruvian tourists and from the Andean Community (Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia) for circuit 4 Machu Picchu and Huchuy Picchu Mountain is:
Adult $ 17.19
Student $ 8.59
Minor $ 8.59

The price for foreign tourists is:
Adult $ 40.82
Student $ 20.68
Minor $ 20.68

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Is Machu Picchu open all year round?

Machu Picchu remains open every day of the year except if there are any unforeseen emergency situations. Only the Inca Trail is closed throughout February of each year.

Is it possible to hire a tour guide in Machu Picchu?

From 2023, it is mandatory that visitors entering Machu Picchu are accompanied by a tour guide. To hire one, you must reserve a booking online or at the entrance gate of the Inca citadel.

Are the Machu Picchu ticket prices the same all year round?

Yes. Entrance ticket prices for Machu Picchu remain the same all year round, unless there is statement made from the Ministry of Culture of Peru throughout the year.

Is it safe to buy the Machu Picchu ticket online?

Machu Picchu entrance tickets can be purchased online through the official ticketing platform. Tickets can be reserved up to 4 months in advance directly through the website or via a travel agency. Travel agencies must be authorized and have an approved internet security system to buy tickets on your behalf. Please bear in mind that the circuits to Machu Picchu have different prices and cover different areas within the citadel. Details of this can be found on the ticketing agencies website.

How to enter the Machu Picchu Museum for free?

Admission to the Manuel Chávez Ballón Machu Picchu Site Museum is free in the afternoon (from 12pm to 2pm). For this, tourists need only to present their passport or university card at the time of admission.