Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket
Overview
Mobile ticket
This experience gives you something most travelers can’t find: peace of mind. Whether you plan ahead or need a solution at the last moment, you’re guaranteed entry to Machu Picchu. With the official digital entry ticket, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free visit—your ticket is delivered to your phone, ready to be scanned at the entrance so you can explore at your own pace. For travelers booking last-minute, our on-site team in Aguas Calientes handles urgent ticket registration, round-trip bus tickets, and arranges a private professional guide to lead you through the highlights of Circuit 2. As an authorized local agency under the Ministry of Culture, we provide flexibility for advance planners and dependable support for late bookings. Backed by our expertise at the gateway to Machu Picchu, you’ll save time, avoid stress, and secure your access to the Lost City of the Incas—all while we live our motto: “Turning the Inca World Wonder Into Your Most Cherished Memory.”
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Machu Picchu
Step into the awe-inspiring Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu and unveil the mysteries of the legendary "Lost City of the Incas." Option 1: Official Digital Entry Ticket Receive your official entry ticket digitally and explore Machu Picchu at your own pace. Wander through the sacred citadel, admire its timeless stonework, and take in the breathtaking views of the Andes. Perfect for travelers who prefer independence and flexibility. ️ Option 2: Circuit 2 Last-Minute Tour Ideal for those without advance tickets. This package includes: - Last-minute ticket registration - Round-trip bus transportation to the entrance - A private professional guide who will lead you through the most iconic and captivating areas of Machu Picchu - We meet you at your hotel or train station Both options ensure you won’t miss the chance to experience this UNESCO World Heritage Site—whether you’re planning ahead or booking at the last moment.
What‘s Included
Bus to entrance included ONLY IN CIRCUIT 2 TOUR 2-DAY
Private Tour Guide included ONLY IN CIRCUIT 2 TOUR 2-DAY
Official Entrance ticket to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu for the Circuit you Chose
Transportation to Machupicchu is NOT included except on the Circuit 2 Last Minute 2-day Tour Option
Guided Tour inside Machupicchu is NOT included except on the Circuit 2 Last-Minute 2-day Tour Option
Meeting points
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu Peru
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Circuit 1A Mountain
Photo Spots: This circuit allows you to take the classic postal photos of the Inca citadel below from the upper terraces.
Duration: 5 hours: Upper terraces 1 hour | Mountain Trail 4 hrs
Circuit 3A Huynapicchu
Duration: 5 hours: 2.5 hrs for the Inca ruins + 3 hrs for the Huaynapicchu Mountain trail
Circuit 3A – Huayna Picchu: This circuit includes the Inca ruins below and the steep ascent of Huayna Picchu, the iconic peak above.
Circuit 3 Highlights: Discover the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and Temple of the Condor, masterpieces of Inca architecture.
Machupicchu Circuit 2 Classic
official Tourist Ticket : This option is for all tourists except those from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador,Bolivia. includes circuit 2, the most popular
Circuit 2 Tour (2-days)
This is a 2-day commitment : Our ticket coordinator will meet you on Day 1 at the train station exit in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) or at your hotel.
Passport Registration Required: On the first day of your circuit 2 tour, you must register your physical passports in person between 5am and 8am.
Pickup Ticket Required: After your passport registration, immediately after you will be required to pick up your Circuit 2 tickets on Day 1
Duration: 3 hours: On the second day, you will go up to Machu Picchu by bus (30 minutes) and then have a private tour in English for 2.5 hrs.
Circuit 2A or 2B: The most complete and breathtaking route! This circuit captures the postcard-perfect views and the sacred ruins
Entry time on 2nd day: The ticket time on the second day is chosen by you depending on availability based on demand. It could be from 6am to 3pm.
Bus to entrance INCLUDED: The bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu is included as well as the bus back to Aguas Calientes.
Tour Guide INCLUDED: English-speaking or Spanish-speaking private tour guide is included on Day 2. Other languages available at additonal cost.
Circuit 1C Sun Gate
Photo Spots: This circuit allows you to take the classic postal photos of the Inca citadel below from the Guardian’s House viewpoint.
Duration: 6 hours: Duration: 2 hours for the upper terraces plus an additional 4 hours for the Sun Gate (Intipunko) trail
Sungate: The original Inca Trail entrance offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the citadel and the Andes. Moderate difficulty.
Circuit 3B
Circuit 3B Royalty: Explore the lower terraces and urban ruins of Machu Picchu, with close views of temples and Inca stonework.
Duration: 3 hours: Circuit 3B takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore at a relaxed pace, allowing time for photos and detailed views.
Highlights: See the Temple of the Sun, Sacred Plaza, and main terraces showcasing the finest Inca engineering and design.
Circuit 1D + Inca Bridge
Panoramic and Classic Photo: This ticket gives you access to the upper terraces where you take the most iconic views and photos of Machu Picchu
Circuit 1D: You will only be able to visit Machupicchu citadel circuit 1D . You will not be allowed to enter circuit 2 or 3
Duration: 4 hours: You will be allowed a maximum time of 4 hrs to complete Circuit 1D Inca Bridge
Inca Bridge 1D: This ticket will allow you to visit Circuit 1D plus the Inca Bridge. The entrance to the Inca Bridge is inside circuit 1.
Circuit 2 (3 days)
This is a 3-day commitment: Our ticket coordinator will meet you on Day 1 at the train station exit in Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes) or at your hotel.
Passport Registration Required: On the first day of your circuit 2 tour, you must register your physical passports in person at the time of your booking.
Pickup Ticket Required: After your passport registration, you will be required to pick up your Circuit 2 tickets on Day 1 between 3pm to 9pm.
Duration: 3 hours: On the third day, you will go up to Machu Picchu by bus (30 minutes) and then have a private tour in English for 2.5 hrs.
Circuit 2A or 2B: The most complete and breathtaking route! This circuit captures the postcard-perfect views and the sacred ruins
Entry Time on 3rd Day: he ticket time on the third day is chosen by you depending on availability based on demand. It could be from 6am to 3pm.
Bus to entrance INCLUDED: The bus from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu is included as well as the bus back to Aguas Calientes.
Tour Guide INCLUDED: English-speaking or Spanish-speaking private tour guide is included on Day 2. Other languages available at additonal cost.
Circuit 1B Upper Terraces
Photo Spots: This circuit allows you to take the classic postal photos of the Inca citadel below from the Guardian’s House viewpoint
Duration: 2 hours: With a guide: 1.5 to 2.5 hours | Self-guided / fast pace: 1 to 1.5 hours
Peru,Colombia,Ecuador,Bolivia
This option is only for citizens of Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia with valid government-issued ID from their countries.
includes circuits 2: There are four circuits inside Machu Picchu. This ticket allows you to enter circuit 2 the most popular circuit
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and tickets
lukashA7354MH,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get last minute tickets. Our tour guide Edwin Borda was very knowledgeable and helpful on our trip from Aguas Calientes to Machu Picchu!
Great
927chikaa,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Due to a flight cancellation, I missed my original Machu Picchu entrance time. The supervisor at Machu Picchu Center kindly gave me helpful advice, and thanks to their support, I was able to reschedule and enter Machu Picchu. I truly appreciate their professional and caring assistance.
Machupicchu
Ron K,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an afternoon ticket at 2pm and you can really only get in from 2pm. Take a 13-hour bus ticket from Aguas Calientes. We had the classic route 2 and this is the best route to take in beautiful pictures and the Machupicchu. Take your time and take it easy because if you go too fast you'll be done after 1.5.
Unbelievable
EricLemos,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Words can’t describe Machu Picchu — this is something you have to experience for yourself. The energy, the history, and the views are beyond anything I’ve ever seen. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that leaves you speechless.
Last minute
Regan O,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did the last minute circuit 2, guide was awesome, Aguas Calientes is the dirtiest town around couldn’t leave soon enough
Go circuit 3 if given the option
alexanderoM184AB,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very well organised. Everything was included and the guide had many interesting things to say about the site. We were well adjusted to heights beforehand, so we had no issues walking around, which also meant we only needed approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the tour’s content while it was meant to last 3. This also meant we had time to spare to walk around on our own, but I think we expected a bit more, which is not the fault of the guide, but the limited coverage of each circuit (we had circuit 2). I recommend booking circuit 3 if you are fit and are adapted to heights, as it looks more time demanding (and interesting) to walk up to Huayna Picchu. Also, the weather was clear enough to see everything when we went at 8 in the morning.
Paying for access, not ease
giannar748,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a great way to secure tickets for Machu Picchu if you decide to go last minute. However, it’s important to note that getting your ticket this way does come with some downsides — at the last minute, I was informed that I had to arrive 2 days before my tour to secure tickets instead of 1 day before, which was an unexpected cost to book more travel and decide to either book a hotel room or eat the cost of my Airbnb. Machu Picchu Center did try their best to accommodate, but ultimately this was way more expensive for me than anticipated. One of the best parts was my tour guide (Maria Elizabeth) — she did a great job and was a pleasure to be around!
Very happy with Edwin but bad felling by my decision
Ray K,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00We have very bad felling you paid for us just 400s but charged us 1400s . Our guid was very good and left us by roca sarada. Means for this part of guid you charged us 1000s. This just most bad felling that.and funny part of this packet is you called 3 days tour. Few minutes by arriving we have to self stay under rain for ticket and also in queue for the bus and 2 hours tour guid .means in total few hours for such amount.
Circuit 1 = great for a quick trip with family
G125PSjeffp,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Circuit 1 was plenty for my family including a small 12 year old. We came from 0 altitude, so the steps up took their toll - even with the altitude meds we were taking. We were just winded. You have 4 hours which is plenty. I think we did just under 2 hours. We had perfect weather. It was actually quite warm. The bus lines are long but they move fast.
Best view
順成 清,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unforgettable experience for me. The guide explained it in a way that was easy to understand and I learned a lot! If I get another chance, I'd like to participate on a different circuit!
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