Machu Picchu Tickets 2026
Machu Picchu Tickets: How to Choose the Right Entrance in 2026
There isn’t just one standard entrance ticket. Your ticket determines the circuit and route you’ll follow, your entry time and what you’ll actually see inside Machu Picchu.
🔒 Official online tickets via TuBoleto — Government of Peru
✓ Machu Picchu Pro Verified
Last checked: August 2026
Sources: Peruvian Ministry of Culture and official Machu Picchu visitor information.
1. Which Ticket Should You Choose?
Start with what matters most to you. These are starting points, not substitutes for reading the full route details.
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Classic first visit
Circuit 2
2A or 2B
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Panoramic views
Circuit 1
1A or 1B
⛰
Climb Waynapicchu
Circuit 3
3A
⛰
Climb Machu Picchu Mountain
Circuit 1
1A
⌂
Walk to Intipunku
Circuit 1
1C*
⌁
Inca Bridge
Circuit 1
1D*
* Seasonal route, available only during the official high season.
2. The 3 Circuits and 10 Routes
Circuit 1 — Panoramic
Panoramic viewpoints and elevated areas.
- 1A Machupicchu Mountain
- 1B Upper Terrace
- 1C* Intipunku Gateway
- 1D* Inca Bridge
Circuit 2 — Machupicchu Classic
The classic archaeological experience.
- 2A Designed Route
- 2B Lower Terrace
Circuit 3 — Machupicchu Royalty
Lower sector of the site plus mountain hikes.
- 3A Waynapicchu Mountain
- 3B Designed Route
- 3C* Great Cavern
- 3D* Huchuypicchu
3. Ticket Prices
Prices depend on the route and on your visitor category. Always check the exact amount shown for your passenger category on the official platform before paying.
Price information checked: August 2026.
4. Where to Buy Official Tickets
Buy your Machu Picchu entrance online through the official Peruvian government platform.
TuBoleto
Ministry of Culture — Government of Peru
5. Tickets Sold Out?
- Try another entry time for the same route
- Check the other route in the same circuit
- Look at a different circuit
- Consider another date
- Check official in-person availability in Machupicchu Pueblo for the following day
6. Your Journey to Machu Picchu
Your entrance ticket is only one part of the trip. For many independent travelers, this is the most practical planning order.
Pick the Machu Picchu experience you want.
Book the entrance date and time.
Choose your route from Cusco or the Sacred Valley.
Coordinate train and transfer times.
Decide whether an overnight stay makes sense.
Optional, depending on how you prefer to visit.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for Machu Picchu tickets?
Online entrance tickets are sold through the Peruvian government’s TuBoleto platform.
How many Machu Picchu circuits are there?
There are currently 3 official circuits containing 10 routes.
Which circuit is best for a first-time visit?
Start by comparing Routes 2A and 2B in Circuit 2, then check whether a panoramic or mountain route better matches your priorities.
Which ticket includes Waynapicchu?
Circuit 3, Route 3A.
Which ticket includes Machu Picchu Mountain?
Circuit 1, Route 1A.
Does my ticket include the train from Cusco?
No. Your Machu Picchu entrance and your transportation to the site are separate parts of the trip.
Ready to choose your Machu Picchu ticket?
Choose the experience first, then buy the route that gives you that experience.