Currently there are new schedules for each of the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu. In addition, new circuits were implemented that include the tour of the archaeological site through different areas of the Inca city. The aim is to better organize visitors touring the archaeological site. Learn more details about each of the new entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, as well as their entrance and departure times.

• New Machu Picchu entrance hours 2024/25
• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo: 10 new entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic: 10 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace: 10 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part: 10 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 2 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain: 2 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu: 2 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge: 4 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Intipunku: 4 entrance hours
• Ticket Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon: 2 entrance hours

Tourists in Machu Picchu

Are the entrance and visiting hours to Machu Picchu strict?
Visiting hours to Machu Picchu depend on each ticket. These offer a strict entry time to the Inca citadel with a time limit of 30 minutes (and 45 minutes from June 1 to October 15 due to the high tourist season). However, if the visitor has an emergency case that does not allow him/her to arrive on time, he/she will be allowed to enter. Visiting times also vary according to your ticket. These are not strict, they are only referential. It is recommended to respect the schedules in order to allow a smooth flow of other visitors. The schedules seek to better organize the influx of people in the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.

New Machu Picchu entrance hours 2024/25

• Machu Picchu’s entrance and departure times have been changed to better organize visits to the Inca city.
• Currently there are 10 types of tickets. All of them allow you to make one of the 3 circuits around the Inca citadel.
• Circuit 1 takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Circuit 2, 2 hour 30 minutes approximately. Circuit 3, 2 hours approximately.
• In addition, some tickets offer trekking routes to the high mountains of Machu Picchu. If so, the time spent in Machu Picchu is longer.
• The following list will help you to see the entrance and departure times of Machu Picchu. The same in the case of Huayna Picchu mountain, Machupicchu mountain, Huchuy Picchu mountain, Intipunku, the Inca Bridge or the route to the Temple of the Moon (the Great Cavern).

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo: 10 new entrance hours

This ticket allows the visit to Machu Picchu in circuit 1 (visit to the Guardian’s House). The ticket is allowed for visitors of all ages. The visit can be done all year round. This ticket costs 152 soles. It is an excellent option to get an excellent postcard photo of the visit to Machupicchu.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 6 to 7 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 9:30 am.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 7 to 8 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 10:30 am.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8 to 9 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 11:30 am.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9 to 10 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 12:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 5:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10 to 11 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 1:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 6:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Departure time is approximately 2:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 7:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 8:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 4:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 9:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 2 to 3 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 10:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 3 to 4 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic: 10 entrance hours

This ticket is the most used by tourists who visit Machu Picchu every day. It offers ten entrance schedules to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 2 hours 30 minutes after the entrance of the tourist. The visit can be done all year round. This ticket costs 152 soles. It is suitable for all ages. It is considered the best option in Machu Picchu.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 6 to 7 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 9:30 am.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 7 to 8 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 10:30 am.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8 to 9 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 11:30 am.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9 to 10 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 12:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 5:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10 to 11 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 1:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 6:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Departure time is approximately 2:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 7:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 8:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 4:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 9:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 2 to 3 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 10:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 3 to 4 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace: 10 entrance hours

This ticket is the most used by tourists who visit Machu Picchu every day. It allows the circuit 2 by Machu Picchu, the most recommended because it includes most of the Inca constructions. It offers ten entrance hours to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 2 hours and 30 minutes after the entrance of the tourist. The visit can be done all year round. This ticket costs 152 soles. It is suitable for all ages. It is considered the best option in Machu Picchu.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 6 to 7 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 9:30 am.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 7 to 8 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 10:30 am.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8 to 9 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 11:30 am.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9 to 10 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 12:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 5:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10 to 11 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 1:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 6:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Departure time is approximately 2:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 7:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 8:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 4:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 9:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 2 to 3 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 10:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 3 to 4 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

Ticket Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part: 10 entrance hours

This ticket is also the most used by tourists who visit Machu Picchu every day. It offers ten entrance times to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 2 hours and 30 minutes after the entrance of the tourist. The only difference with the Classic Machu Picchu ticket is that it offers the classic photo a few meters below, on a lower terrace. Anyway, it offers the circuit 2 through the Inca city. However, both this ticket and the ‘Classic Machu Picchu’ ticket are very similar.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 6 to 7 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 9:30 am.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 7 to 8 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 10:30 am.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8 to 9 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 11:30 am.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9 to 10 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 12:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 5:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10 to 11 in the morning.
  • Departure time is approximately 1:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 6:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
  • Departure time is approximately 2:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 7:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 8:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 4:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 9:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 2 to 3 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

• Schedule 10:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 3 to 4 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is approximately 5:30 in the afternoon.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu: 2 entrance hours

This ticket is very popular with visitors because it allows you to climb to the top of the famous Huayna Picchu mountain. For this reason it is necessary to buy it online 3 or 4 months before. It offers two entrance schedules to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 5 hours after the entrance of the tourist. It allows the visit to Machu Picchu through circuit 3, the so-called circuit of royalty. It is suitable all year round, but only for people over 18 years old.

• Schedule 1:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 6:00 am to 6:30 am.
  • The access to Huayna Picchu is until 8:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 10:00 am approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 9:00 am to 9:30 am.
  • The access to Huayna Picchu is until 11:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 1:00 pm.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Mountain: 2 entrance hours

This ticket is an excellent option if you did not get availability for the ticket to Huayna Picchu. It allows you to climb the Machupicchu mountain, the highest in the whole place. The purchase can be made online 2 or 3 weeks in advance. It offers only two hours of admission to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 5 hours after the entrance of the tourist. It allows to make the circuit 1 by Machu Picchu. It is suitable all year round, but only for people over 18 years old.

• Schedule 1:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 6:00 am to 6:30 am.
  • The access to the Machupicchu mountain is until 8:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 11:00 a.m. approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 8:00 am to 8:30 am.
  • The access to the Machu Picchu mountain is until 10:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 1:00 pm approximately.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu: 2 entrance hours

This ticket, in addition to the tour of the Inca archaeological site (through circuit 3 or circuit of royalty), allows a short hiking route to the top of the mountain Huchuy Picchu. It offers only two hours of admission to tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 4 hours after the entrance of the visitor. It is allowed for people over 18 years old and is open only in high tourist season, from June 1 to October 15.

• Schedule 1:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.
  • The access to Huchuy Picchu is until noon.
  • Departure time is at 2:00 pm approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • The entrance to the archaeological site is from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. approximately.
  • The access to Huchuy Picchu is until 2 in the afternoon.
  • Departure time is at 4:00 p.m. approximately.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge: 4 entrance hours

This ticket is one of the most popular among visitors to Machu Picchu. In addition to the tour of the Inca archaeological site (through circuit 1 by Machu Picchu), it allows a short trekking route to the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu. There are four entrance hours for tourists. The approximate time of permanence is 4 hours after the entrance of the visitor. The visit is suitable for visitors over 18 years old and is available from June 1 to October 15.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
  • Access to the Inca Bridge is until approximately 11:00 am.
  • Departure time is at noon approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
  • Access to the Inca Bridge is until approximately noon.
  • Departure time is at 1:00 p.m. approximately.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
  • Access to the Inca Bridge is until approximately 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at 2:00 p.m. approximately.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Access to the Inca Bridge is until approximately 2:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at 3:00 p.m. approximately.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Intipunku: 4 entrance hours

This ticket is an innovative trekking option that leads to Intipunku, the Sun Gate in Inca times (entrance gate to Machu Picchu until the Inca period). The visit to the Inca city is done through circuit 1, called the panoramic circuit because it includes the view from the Guardian’s House. The ticket offers 4 entrance times. It is available for visitors of all ages. The visit to Intipunku is available from June 1 to October 15.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
  • Access to Intipunku is until approximately 11:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 1:00 p.m. approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.
  • The access to Intipunku is until noon approximately.
  • Departure time is at 2:00 p.m. approximately.

• Schedule 3:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
  • Access to Intipunku is until approximately 1:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at 3:00 p.m. approximately.

• Schedule 4:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Access to Intipunku is until approximately 2:00 pm.
  • Departure time is at 4:00 p.m. approximately.

Ticket Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon: 2 entrance hours

This ticket offers an arduous hike to one of the little known temples of Machu Picchu, located at the bottom of the Huayna Picchu mountain. The ticket also allows you to visit the archaeological site of the Inca city through circuit 3, the circuit of royalty. The ticket offers two entrance times. Access to the Temple of the Moon, also called the Great Cavern, is for visitors over 18 years of age. It is available from June 1 to October 15.

• Schedule 1:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 6:00 am to 6:30 am.
  • Access to the Temple of the Moon is until 8:00 am.
  • Departure time is at 11:00 a.m. approximately.

• Schedule 2:

  • Entrance to the archaeological site is from 9:00 am to 9:30 am.
  • Access to the Temple of the Moon is until 11:00 am.
  • Departure time is at approximately 2:00 pm.

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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, August 15, 2024