Machu Picchu is visited by thousands of tourists worldwide. However, the lack of information about ticket acquisition often makes it difficult to safely reserve the ticket in question. Likewise, these reservations can only be accessed if they are made with the necessary advance notice. That is why, in this blog, we want to give you all the information about the entrance tickets to Machu Picchu, the seasons to make the reservation and also how to acquire them.

• What are the entrance fees to Machu Picchu?
• When to book tickets to Machu Picchu?
• Check-in times
• Availability of tickets to Machu Picchu
• What do Machu Picchu tickets include?
• More information about Machu Picchu entrance tickets
• Other frequently asked questions about tickets

These are the things you should know about Machu Picchu tickets

What are the entrance fees to Machu Picchu?

There are 10 entrances to Machu Picchu in total. Below is a list of all the tickets:

• Machu Picchu + Classic Postcard Photo – This ticket allows access to the upper platform. It is also the ideal place to take a postcard photo of Machu Picchu, for a simple and contemplative tour.
• Machu Picchu + Mountain – Ticket that, in addition to passing through the upper platform, grants access to the Mountain route. You can have the postcard photo of Machu Picchu and beautiful panoramic views.
• Machu Picchu + Inti Punku – Reach the upper platform of Machu Picchu. From here, follow the route to Inti Punku, see other Inca constructions and enjoy beautiful views of the Inca citadel.
• Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge – Enter the upper platform, you will be able to take a postcard photo of Machu Picchu and also see the Inca Bridge. On the route, you will appreciate Machu Picchu from another angle.
• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit – Follow the classic route to Machu Picchu, visit the main temples of the citadel and also see other buildings up close. This is one of the most popular tours.
• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit (Lower Terrace) – Enter the Inca citadel, but first follow the path to near the upper terrace. Get a postcard-like photo of Machu Picchu. Then follow the classic Machu Picchu circuit.
• Machu Picchu + Lower Temples – Get to know the lower area of Machu Picchu, passing through the agricultural area. The tour will take you through some of the lower temples of the Inca citadel.
• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu – Visit the lower part of Machu Picchu and continue an ascending route to Huayna Picchu where you will find Inca buildings.
• Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu – Short route to the smallest mountain with traces of Inca constructions. You will also be able to visit the lower area of Machu Picchu.
• Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon – Reach the lower area of Machu Picchu and also the Huayna Mountain. There, discover the Temple of the Moon and other Inca constructions.

Observing the constructions of the Inca Citadel

When to book tickets to Machu Picchu?

• Machu Picchu + Classic Postcard Photo – It is recommended to book 2 months in advance due to high demand.
• Machu Picchu + Mountain – It is recommended to book 1 or 2 months in advance. There is not much demand during the regular season.
• Machu Picchu + Inti Punku – It is recommended to book 1 or 2 months in advance.
• Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge – It is recommended to book 1 or 2 months in advance.
• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit – It is recommended to book 2 or 3 months in advance due to high demand.
• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit (lower terrace) – It is recommended to book 2 or 3 months in advance due to high demand.
• Machu Picchu + Lower Temples – It is recommended to book 2 months in advance due to high demand.
• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu – It is recommended to book 2 or 3 months in advance due to high demand.
• Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu – You can make the reservation 1 to 2 weeks in advance.
• Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon – It is recommended to book 2 or 3 months in advance due to high demand.

Classic photo of Machu Picchu

Check-in times

Availability of tickets to Machu Picchu

• Machu Picchu + Classic Photo Postcard

  • It has a total of 410 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 510 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Mountain

  • It has a total of 400 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 400 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Inti Punku

  • Tickets can only be found during the high season.
  • On other dates it can be found according to availability of the Ministry of Culture.
  • During the High Season there are 180 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Inca Bridge

  • Tickets can only be found during the high season.
  • On other dates it can be found according to availability of the Ministry of Culture.
  • During the High Season there are 80 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit

  • It has a total of 1,350 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 1,550 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu Classic Circuit (Lower Terrace)

  • It has a total of 1,350 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 1,500 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Lower Temples

  • It has a total of 600 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 800 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu

  • It has a total of 400 tickets for admission in the Regular Season.
  • During the High Season there are 400 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Huchuy Picchu

  • Tickets can only be found during the high season.
  • On other dates it can be found according to availability of the Ministry of Culture.
  • During the High Season there are 50 entrance tickets.

• Machu Picchu + Temple of the Moon

  • Tickets can only be found during the high season.
  • On other dates it can be found according to availability of the Ministry of Culture.
  • During the High Season there are 200 entrance tickets.

Machu Picchu Circuits

What do Machu Picchu tickets include?

• All Machu Picchu tickets do not include anything other than the routes or circuits that we saw at the beginning of this tour.
• Train tickets not included.
• Tickets on the ecological buses to get to Machu Picchu are not included.
• Guided tour of Machu Picchu is not included.

Regarding the entrance tickets for the Inca Trail
The ticket to do the Inca Trail in any of its variations can be purchased online. These tickets are usually in high demand and sell out even a month in advance. The 4-day Inca Trail is the most requested and the one with the highest demand. If you are looking to reserve this ticket, we recommend making the reservation 3 or 4 months in advance. In the case of the 2-day Inca Trail, the reservation can be made weeks in advance.

More information about Machu Picchu entrance tickets

• It is recommended to take into account the time in advance to make reservations to enter Machu Picchu.
• Entry is only valid within the time or period of time permitted.
• If time runs out or time passes, you will not be entitled to any claims.
• Admission tickets are for the exclusive use of their holders, according to the registered name.
• Tickets that include long walks are not permitted for minors.
• In the case of older adults, it is recommended to consult a doctor to request an opinion regarding their health status.
• Reservations can also be made virtually or in person.
• The most recommended way to make a reservation is online.
• You can also hire a travel agency to have all the arrangements ready for the trip.

Guide to the Inca citadel Machu Picchu

Other frequently asked questions about tickets

• 1) What is the most in-demand entry?

  The most popular tickets in both seasons are those belonging to Circuit 2: We are talking about the tickets:

  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit.
  • Machu Picchu Classic Circuit (lower terrace).

• 2) Can I book all year round?

  Yes, reservations can even be made several months in advance. In some cases, reservations can also be made from one year to the next. For this, availability for both seasons must be taken into account.

• 3) Why are reservations for the first days of January complicated?

  This is mainly due to the opening of a new fiscal year and also the closing. Delays occur to prioritize a proper start of the ticket sales. It will be important to pay attention to the announcements from the Ministry of Culture if you plan to travel during this season.

• 4) Can I make reservations in person?

  Of course, reservations can be made in person both in Cusco and in Machu Picchu Pueblo. However, in most cases you have to wait in long lines. The offices are:

  • At the Disorganized Directorate of Culture in Cusco (Ministry of Culture): Casa Garcilaso – Calle Garcilaso s/n Cusco – Peru.
  • Ministry of Culture of Peru: Av. Pachacútec s/n.

• 5) Can everyone enter Machu Picchu?

  Yes, there is no general restriction on the purchase of entrance tickets. Some of them do have restrictions for minors, such as hiking trails, but most are free access and entry.

Advice from people who have been there

Machu Picchu

By: Marlene F.

“Wonderful place“

“Machu Picchu is magical and imposing; I hired a package that included transportation, entrance fees to machu picchu, and one night in aguas calientes (machu picchu pueblo), otherwise you can have problems. I went 2 days in a row to Machu Picchu and it was totally worth it. I recommend the Huayna Picchu entrance, if you can book months in advance. I made many new friends from all over the world and became convinced that Machu Picchu is a unique and unrepeatable experience, and with the right organization, it can be intimate and very personal.“

By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, January 22, 2025