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LAST UPDATE 2026!

  • The 4 classic ticket types are exclusively dedicated to exploring the Machu Picchu Archaeological Site, offering a more immersive visit.
  • Machu Picchu is open every day of the year. The entry hours are from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Travel during your preferred time of the year!
  • Take advantage of discounts for university students, minors under 18, and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia!
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There are four types of tickets for the classic Machu Picchu visit, where you can explore its main Inca structures: a) Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B), b) the Machu Picchu Classic Designed Ticket (Route 2A), c) the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B), and d) the Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Royalty Designed Ticket (Route 3B). Availability is shown in real-time and corresponds to the number of spots available for the selected date. A ‘0’ means there are no spots available.

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The 4 classic routes to visit Machu Picchu


Machu Picchu
Classic Photo
or Upper Terrace
(Route 1B)
Machu Picchu
Classic
or Classic Designed Circuit
(Route 2A)
Machu Picchu
Classic Circuit
or Lower Terrace
(Route 2B)
Machu Picchu
Temples Lower Part
or Designed Royalty
(Route 3B)

First ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)

The Machu Picchu Upper Terrace ticket (Route 1B) is part of Circuit 1, also known as the Panoramic Route. On this route, you will explore the upper terraces, from where you can take the iconic postcard photo of the Inca citadel. Additionally, you will find wide green fields to rest and enjoy the best views of Machu Picchu. Below, find more information about the schedules:

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Photography that can be obtained with the ‘Classic Photo in Machu Picchu’ ticket

Ticket schedules ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)’

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Map of the route with the Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace Ticket (Route 1B)

Circuito 1 (Panorámico) – Ruta 1-B: Ruta Terraza Superior
Circuit 1 (Panoramic) – Route 1-B: Upper Terrace Route

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Superior Terrace (Route 1B) – Circuit 1
This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through Circuit 1, which includes a visit to the Guardian House sector, in the highest part of the Inca city. The circuit allows a view of the main Inca constructions, at an adequate distance. The circuit can be done in approximately 1 hour. It is the shortest circuit but the one that allows the best view of Machu Picchu.

Gallery - Classic Photo Ticket in Machu Picchu

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Second ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed (Route 2A)

The Classic Designed Ticket (Route 2A) for Machu Picchu includes a tour of the most important buildings and sites that make up Machu Picchu. This is why it is one of the most popular tickets, and we recommend booking it 3 months in advance. This ticket is part of Circuit 2, commonly known as the Classic Route. With this entry, you will also get close to the Guardian’s House, where one of the most iconic photos of the Historic Sanctuary can be taken. Part of the circuit includes entering the Inca House, admiring the religious constructions, and also taking a tour from the very door of the Temple of the Sun. Be sure to take advantage and book this ticket.

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Photograph taken with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1 ticket.

Ticket times for the ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic (Route 2A)’

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Map of the route with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed Ticket (Route 2A)

Ticket Tour: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1
Ticket Tour: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 1

Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Ticket (Route 2A)
This ticket offers circuit 2 of Machu Picchu which includes the best Inca constructions: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the Water Mirrors.

Gallery - Classic Circuit Ticket in Machu Picchu

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Third ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)

The Machu Picchu Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B) allows you to explore the classic circuit, where you can also visit the most important buildings and sites of the Inca citadel. However, unlike the first ticket, this one gives you access to the lower agricultural terrace area. From here, you can enjoy some of the most incredible views of the site. Each of the classic tickets is much more enjoyable when accompanied by a professional guide, as this allows you to learn the details and historical context behind the constructions along the route.

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Picture taken with the ticket ‘Classic Circuit in Machu Picchu’ (lower platforms)

Ticket times for ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)’

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Map of the route with the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B)

Tour ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2 (lower terrace)
Tour ticket: Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2 (lower terrace)

Gallery - Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Circuit 2

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Fourth ticket: Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)

The Machu Picchu Royal Designed Ticket (Route 3B) offers an immersive tour of the most important buildings and temples in the lower area of the Inca citadel (includes Circuit 3, Royal Route). During the tour, you’ll experience a very different perspective, visiting sites such as: the Temple of the Condor, the Sacred Rock, the Inca House, the Sacred Fountains, the Temple of the Sun, and many terraces. It is a short route, ideal for older adults or those with reduced mobility.

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Photograph that can be obtained with the ‘Temples of the lower part of Machu Picchu’ ticket’

Ticket times for ‘Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)’

  • Group 1: entrance to Machu Picchu from 6 to 7 am.
  • Group 2: entrance to Machu Picchu from 7 to 8 am.
  • Group 3: entrance to Machu Picchu from 8 to 9 am.
  • Group 4: entrance to Machu Picchu from 9 to 10 am.
  • Group 5: entrance to Machu Picchu from 10 to 11 am.
  • Group 6: entrance to Machu Picchu from 11 to 12 am.
  • Group 7: entrance to Machu Picchu from 12 to 1 pm.
  • Group 8: entrance to Machu Picchu from 1 to 2 pm.
  • Group 9: entrance to Machu Picchu from 2 to 3 pm.
  • Group 10: entrance to Machu Picchu from 3 to 4 pm.

Map of the route with the Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty Ticket (Route 3B)

Circuito 3 (Machupicchu Realeza) – Ruta 3-B: Ruta diseñada
Circuit 3 (Machupicchu Royalty) – Route 3-B: Designed route

Machu Picchu Temples Ticket, Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B) – Circuit 3
This ticket allows you to visit the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu through Circuit 3, which includes a visit to Machu Picchu through the lower part or royal sector. It allows a nice photo of Machu Picchu in the agricultural sector (lower part). In addition, it offers a tour of Machu Picchu through the temples in the lower part, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the Water Mirrors. The circuit can be done in 1 hour on average.

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What do the 4 classic tickets for entry to Machu Picchu include?

  • All the tickets include access to Machu Picchu and a tour of one of the three circuits (Panoramic Route, Classic Route, and Royal Route). This gives you the opportunity to experience different aspects of the Machu Picchu archaeological site.
  • The option to visit different Inca constructions, according to the circuits enabled on each ticket.
  • Tours designed to live a special and contemplative experience of all the wonders of the world.
  • Get to know some temples and even touch their buildings (option enabled for Classic Circuits).

What don’t these tickets include?

Tickets to Machu Picchu do not include some services and visits to other destinations inside the Inca wonder:

  • Tourist guide service in Machupicchu.
  • Train transportation service.
  • Bus transportation service.
  • Entrance to Huayna Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to Machu Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to Huchuy Picchu mountain.
  • Entrance to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon).
  • Entrance to Intipunku, the door of the sun.
  • Entrance to the Machupicchu museum in the morning (admission in the afternoons is free).
  • Toilet services outside the archaeological site.
  • Cloakroom service at the entrance door of the archaeological site.

How many available spaces are there in the classic Machu Picchu tickets?

These are the available spaces for each type of classic Machu Picchu ticket:

  • Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket or Upper Terrace (Route 1B): 350 tickets in regular season (440 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit Ticket (Route 2A): 1350 tickets in regular season (1550 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace Ticket (Route 2B): 1400 tickets in regular season (1500 tickets in high tourist season).
  • Machu Picchu Lower Temples or Designed Royalty Ticket (Route 3B): 600 tickets in regular season (800 tickets in high tourist season).

How far in advance should you buy the classic Machu Picchu tickets?

This is the estimated advance purchase time for the four types of classic Machu Picchu tickets:

How much in advance should you buy the classic tickets for Machu Picchu?
Ticket typeIn high season (Jun-Oct)In low season (Nov-May)
Machu Picchu Classic Photo Ticket
or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)		2 months before1 month before
Machu Picchu Classic or Classic Designed Circuit Ticket
(Route 2A)		3 months before2 months before
Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Circuit
or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)		3 months before2 months before
Machu Picchu Ticket Temples Lower Part
or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)		2 months before1 month before

What to do if I can’t find availability for the classic Machu Picchu tickets?

If you can’t find availability for the classic Machu Picchu tickets, we recommend one of the tickets for the panoramic circuit of Machu Picchu.

  • Machu Picchu + Mountain (route 1A)
  • Machu Picchu + Inti Punku (route 1C)
  • Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge (route 1D)

Why visit Machu Picchu?

  • Machupicchu is the most transcendent work of the Incas in history.
  • It is considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world .
  • It presents amazing stone buildings such as the Temple of the Sun, the Intihuatana (temporarily closed), the Temple of the Condor, as well as houses, workshops, paths, terraces and fountains.
  • The entire Inca city is combined with the surrounding landscape. All this natural and architectural beauty creates a sensation that is difficult to describe in tourists.
  • Machu Picchu will invite you to live this incredible experience and discover the mysteries hidden within it.

Additional walks during the visit to Machu Picchu

The tickets mentioned in this article do not include any additional walks in the Inca citadel. However, there are other types of tickets that do allow short hiking routes, such as: a) the route to Huayna Picchu mountain, b) the route to Machu Picchu mountain, c) the route to Huchuy Picchu mountain, d ) the route to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), e) the route to Intipunku (the Gate of the Sun) and f) the route to the Inca Bridge. All of these destinations can be visited with a different ticket. They also offer a visit to the archaeological site of Machu Picchu along a specific circuit.

Learn a little more about the entrance to Machu Picchu

  • Machupicchu is open every day of the year (including Sundays and holidays). However, these types of tickets can only be used for the chosen day and time. It is not possible to enter on a different date.
  • Although it is possible to find availability once in Cusco, this is not the most advisable since the tickets have an income limit. It is best to purchase tickets online a few days in advance.
  • The purchase of tickets for next year begins in mid-December. Due to this, if you make your purchase on this website, you will only receive your tickets in December, when purchases are already allowed. However, this is the safest way to get your ticket available for next year.
  • No type of ticket allows the visitor to re-enter Machu Picchu after leaving.
  • These tickets also do not allow additional hikes, such as: to Intipunku, to the Inca Bridge, to the Great Cavern (Temple of the Moon), to Huayna Picchu, to Huchuy Picchu or to the Machu Picchu mountain. To take these walks you must purchase other types of tickets.

Machu Picchu Tour Map Regular Season and High Season

Tour of Circuits 1, 2 and 3 in Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 1,2 and 3 of Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 1 and 3 through Machu Picchu

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Map Circuits 1 and 2 of Machu Picchu

Map of the tour of Old Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 1 and 2 through Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 1 and 2 of Machu Picchu

Tour of Circuits 3 and 4 through Machu Picchu

Mapa del recorrido a Machu Picchu
Map Circuits 3 and 4 of Machu Picchu

Questions and answers about the classic Machu Picchu tickets

  • 1) What is the best ticket to visit Machu Picchu alone?

    There are two types of tickets preferred by visitors to visit the Inca citadel and its main buildings: a) the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic ticket (Route 2A) and the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace ticket (Route 2B).

  • 2) With which ticket can you get the best photo of Machu Picchu?

    The best photo of Machu Picchu is available with the ‘Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace (Route 1B)’ ticket. This ticket allows you to visit the Guardian’s House. From there, you’ll get the best angle of Machu Picchu.

  • 3) With what ticket can I visit the Temple of the Sun of Machu Picchu?

    The visit to the Temple of the Sun at Machu Picchu is included in the tickets: ‘Machu Picchu Temples Lower Part or Designed Royalty (Route 3B)’, ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic (Route 2A)’ and ‘Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B)’.

  • 4) With what ticket can I visit the House of the Inca of Machu Picchu?

    The House of the Inca can be visited with the Machu Picchu Lower Temples or Designed Royalty ticket (Route 3B).

  • 5) Which entrance to Machu Picchu offers the shortest and easiest route?

    The Machu Picchu Classic Photo or Upper Terrace entrance (Route 1B) offers the shortest route, although it requires a 15 to 30 minute climb to reach the Guardian’s House area.

  • 6) Which entrance to Machu Picchu offers the longest and most complete route?

    The Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit (Route 2A) and Machu Picchu Classic or Lower Terrace Circuit (Route 2B) tickets offer the best experience in the Inca citadel as they include most of the Inca temples.

  • 7) How far in advance should I purchase the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Classic Designed (Route 2A) ticket?

    This ticket, the most requested in Machu Picchu, must be purchased online approximately 3 months in advance.

  • 8) What is the best ticket to see the stone constructions of Machu Picchu?

    The Machu Picchu Classic or Designed Classic Circuit (Route 2A) and Machu Picchu Classic or Lower Terrace Circuit (Route 2B) tickets offer visits to the most important Inca buildings, such as: the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, and more.

  • 9) What is the difference between the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Designed Classic (Route 2A) ticket and the Machu Picchu Classic Circuit or Lower Terrace (Route 2B) ticket?

    These two tickets, the most requested in Machu Picchu, offer similar and complete routes through the archaeological site. They only differ in the visit to two viewpoints where you can get panoramic photos of Machu Picchu. The first on a lower terrace and the second on a terrace located even lower.

  • 10) Are the classic Machu Picchu tickets available all year round?

    Yes, all classic Machu Picchu tickets are available throughout the year.

Everything you need to visit Machu Picchu is here!

Your ticket to Machu Picchu

This ticket is the only ticket that allows entering the Wonder of the World. Reserve your income easily and securely. Remember that there are discounts for university students, minors and citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.

Your transport to the train station

Do not you know how to approach the train station? Book the transfer to the station and forget the subject. The services leave and return punctually from the city of Cusco. Choose between shared or private options.

Your Train Ticket to Machu Picchu

The train trip is the safest, fastest and most convenient way to get to Machu Picchu. Choose between the two Expedition and Vistadome services. Pay with a discount for children and avoid the hassle of queuing in Cusco to purchase this ticket.

Your Bus Ticket to Machu Picchu

The last section to reach Machu Picchu is on a bus trip from Aguas Calientes. Choose the trip to climb, return or both. Avoid long queues the day of your visit. Take advantage of discounts for children and travel safely.

Your Official Tourist Guide

The visit to Machu Picchu with a tour guide is the best way to know the Wonder of the World. Choose between the shared or private option and in the language of your choice: English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Here are the best guides of Peru.

Tour to Machu Picchu All Included

Forget the tickets, preparations and entrust your trip to Machu Picchu to the experts. The tours offer pick up, transfer, train ticket, bus, tour guide and entrance to Machu Picchu. There is also option to enter Huayna Picchu and lunch buffet.