Machu Picchu has more than 150 stone constructions, some of them restricted to visitors. Some of the most important buildings are the Temple of the Sun, the Main Temple, the Intipunku, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Rock or the Temple of the Condor. To visit them it is necessary to have one of the ten entrance tickets. Each one offers a different experience in the Inca citadel. Which one to choose to visit a certain temple or Inca construction? Learn more!

• These are the ten tickets to Machu Picchu
• These are the three circuits available at Machu Picchu
• How to visit all the constructions in Machu Picchu?
• Prices of each of the ten entrances to Machu Picchu
• Questions and answers about visiting all the constructions of Machu Picchu

Tourist observing the constructions of the citadel of Machu Picchu

Restricted access to Machu Picchu Intihuatana
The Intihuatana (sundial) is one of the most popular constructions of Machu Picchu. It is famous for being located at the top of the religious sector of the archaeological site, where the sun’s rays fall on the granite bases. Thus, the Incas could predict the correct time for sowing or harvesting. A few years ago, visitors could access the Intihuatana and, by placing their hands on its base, they could be filled with the sun’s energy. However, since the last modifications in 2024, access to the Intihuatana is prohibited for all visitors. That is to say, there is no type of ticket or any circuit that allows the tour of this famous Inca construction. This is because the access road to the Intihuatana is very narrow and the number of visitors arriving there was too many. Thus, the Peruvian authorities decided to prohibit its access in order to protect it from possible deterioration in the future.

These are the ten tickets to Machu Picchu

The ten types of entrance tickets to Machu Picchu:

• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic Photo – Allows you to do circuit 1 in Machu Picchu (visit to the Guardian’s House). It does not allow any additional trekking. It is the ticket of choice for visitors who did not find availability of other tickets.
• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic – Allows you to do circuit 2 in Machu Picchu (classic route with postcard photo at Casa del Guardián). It does not allow you to do an additional hike. This is the ticket that most visitors prefer.
• Ticket Machu Picchu Classic lower terrace – Also allows you to do circuit 2 in Machu Picchu (classic route with postcard photo at Casa del Guardián from a lower terrace). It does not allow you to do an additional hike. This is the ticket that most visitors prefer.
• Ticket Machu Picchu Temples of the lower part – Allows you to do circuit 3 in Machu Picchu (classic photo from agricultural sector). It does not offer any extra trekking. It is a good option if you do not have availability for circuit 2.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu – Allows you to do circuit 3 and the hike to the top of Huayna Picchu. It is one of the tickets that most young and adventurous visitors prefer. The Huayna Picchu is only suitable for people over 18 years old. It is available all year round.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Mountain – Allows you to do circuit 1 and the hike to the top of the Machu Picchu mountain. It is the most arduous hike in the Inca city. The route is suitable for visitors over 18 years old. It is also available all year round.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu – Allows you to do circuit 3 and the hike to the top of Huchuy Picchu mountain. It is an easy hike but is only available for people over 18 years old, from June 1 to October 15.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Intipunku – Allows you to do circuit 1 and the route to Intipunku (Sun Gate). It is a pleasant and moderate hike. It is allowed for visitors of all ages. It is only available from June 1 to October 15.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge – Allows you to do circuit 1 and the single hike to the Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu. It is allowed for visitors over 18 years old. The route is available from June 1 to October 15.
• Ticket Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon – Allows you to do circuit 3 and the challenging route to the Temple of the Moon, also known as the Great Cavern. It is a mysterious temple inside a cave. The hike is open to people over 18 years of age. It is available from June 1 to October 15.

Tourist couple visiting the Wonder of the World

These are the three circuits available at Machu Picchu

The three types of circuits in Machu Picchu:

• Circuit 1 in Machupicchu

  Circuit 1 in Machu Picchu includes only the visit to the sector of the Guardian’s House. However, from there you have the best view of the Inca citadel (classic postcard photo). There, in addition, the tour guides make their explanation more exhaustive. The circuit lasts between 1 hour and 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Circuit 1 is the shortest circuit in Machu Picchu.

• Circuit 2 in Machupicchu

  Circuit 2 in Machu Picchu includes the visit to the main temples and Inca constructions, such as: the House of the Guardian (classic photo), Temple of the Sun (viewpoint), Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Fountains and agricultural sector. This is the most recommended circuit to visit most of the Inca buildings.

Circuit 2 is the favorite of visitors because most of the constructions are visited

• Circuit 3 in Machupicchu

  Circuit 3 in Machu Picchu includes the route through the temples of the lower part, in the royal sector: the agricultural sector (postcard photo), the Royal Tomb, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inca, Three Gates, the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor and the Water Fountains. After circuit 2, it is the most recommended circuit in Machu Picchu.

Circuit 3 has the hike to Huayna Picchu (with the Machu Picchu + Huayna Picchu Ticket).

How to visit all the constructions in Machu Picchu?

The ticket ‘Machu Picchu Classic’ allows you to do circuit 2. This circuit is the one that offers the visit to most of the Inca constructions. To visit ALL of it, you must complement this circuit with another ticket to one of the hiking trails (e.g. Huayna Picchu mountain). This way you will be able to visit almost ALL of Machu Picchu.

These are the main constructions of Machu Picchu and the tickets required to visit them.

Prices of each of the ten entrances to Machu Picchu

These are the costs for tickets to Machu Picchu available for tourists of any age:

Questions and answers about visiting all the constructions of Machu Picchu

• 1) Which ticket allows you to visit all the constructions of Machu Picchu?

  The Classic Machu Picchu ticket allows you to visit most of the Inca constructions through circuit 2.

• 2) Which is the circuit that allows to know most of the constructions of Machu Picchu?

  Circuit 2 allows you to see most of the constructions of Machu Picchu: the House of the Guardian (classic photo), Temple of the Sun (viewpoint), Main Temple, Temple of the 3 Windows, Sacred Rock, Water Fountains and agricultural sector.

• 3) With which ticket can I visit the Keeper’s House and get the best picture of Machu Picchu?

  The tickets that include circuit 1 and circuit 2 allow you to get the classic postcard photo in Machu Picchu.

• 4) With what ticket can I visit the Intihuatana in Machu Picchu?

  The Intihuatana is closed to the public, so there is no entrance ticket to this Inca construction.

• 5) With which ticket can I visit all the Inca temples of Machu Picchu?

  To visit ALL the temples you must choose the Classic Machu Picchu ticket and, in addition, another ticket to one of the mountains (such as the entrance to Huayna Picchu). This way you will be able to visit most of the Inca temples.

• 6) With which ticket can I hike Huayna Picchu?

  The ‘Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu’ ticket allows you to hike to the top of Huayna Picchu mountain.

• 7) With which ticket can I hike Machu Picchu mountain?

  The ‘Machu Picchu with Mountain’ ticket allows you to hike to the top of Machu Picchu mountain, the highest point of the site.

• 8) With which ticket can I hike to the Great Cavern?

  The ticket ‘Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon’ allows you to do the difficult trekking route to the Great Cavern, also called Temple of the Moon.

• 9) Is it convenient to do circuit 1 in Machu Picchu?

  Circuit 1 is the one that less visitors prefer in Machu Picchu because it only allows you to get the classic postcard photo from the Guardian’s House.

• 10) With which ticket can I visit the Intipunku of Machu Picchu?

  The ticket ‘Machu Picchu with Intipunku’ allows you to make the entertaining trekking route to Intipunku, the Sun Gate.

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By Ticket Machu Picchu – Last updated, September 13, 2024