The Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico) 2026: prices and which to buy
To visit Sacsayhuamán, the Sacred Valley ruins and many of Cusco’s museums you need the Boleto Turístico del Cusco (BTC). It is not sold site by site: you choose between a full ticket valid for ten days or a cheaper partial circuit. Here is what each option includes, what it costs in 2026 and how to pick the right one for your plans.
Ticket options and prices
| Ticket | Price | Validity | Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | S/130 | 10 days | All 16 sites and museums of the three circuits |
| Circuit I | S/70 | 1–2 days | Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay |
| Circuit II | S/70 | 1–2 days | City museums, Tipón, Pikillacta |
| Circuit III | S/70 | 1–2 days | Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray |
The full ticket is the best value if you will do the city tour, the Sacred Valley and the South Valley. If you only visit one area — for example, the Sacred Valley on a day tour — a partial circuit is enough.
What each circuit includes
- Circuit I — Inca sites above Cusco: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay, the sites of the classic city tour.
- Circuit II — Museums and the South Valley: several museums in the city and the archaeological parks of Tipón and Pikillacta.
- Circuit III — Sacred Valley: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Moray.
Explore Cusco with a local guide
City Tour with the Qorikancha, from US $18 — and full-day Sacred Valley tours from US $35.
What the ticket does NOT include
- Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun) — separate entrance; it is included in our Cusco City Tour.
- Cusco Cathedral and other churches — separate religious circuit.
- Maras salt mines — small fee paid on site.
- Machu Picchu — its own timed ticket; see our Machu Picchu tickets guide.
- Rainbow Mountain, Humantay and other natural sites — community entrances, included in most of our day tours.
Where and how to buy it
You can buy the ticket at the official COSITUC office in Cusco or at the entrance of the first included site you visit. Bring your passport and cash in soles; card payment is not always available. Reduced rates exist for students with a valid university card and for some nationals, but they require documents, so check the conditions before you go. Keep the ticket with you: it is stamped at each site and cannot be used by another person.
Which ticket should you choose?
- City tour only: Circuit I.
- Sacred Valley day tour only: Circuit III.
- City tour + Sacred Valley: the full ticket usually costs about the same as two partial circuits and covers much more.
- City, Sacred Valley and South Valley: the full ticket, without a doubt.
On our Sacred Valley and South Valley tours the ticket is not included in the price, so you can buy the option that fits your whole trip; our guides will tell you which one you need.
A sample plan with the full ticket
- Day 1 (morning): City Tour — Qorikancha (separate entrance) and the Circuit I sites: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
- Day 2: Sacred Valley — Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray and Chinchero with the same ticket; Maras paid on site.
- Day 3 or later: South Valley — Tipón and Pikillacta, plus the city museums on a free afternoon.
With this plan you use every part of the full ticket within its ten days.
Practical tips
- Buy the full ticket on the first day you visit an included site: its ten days start from then.
- Carry a photocopy of your passport in case your ticket is checked with ID.
- Visit Sacsayhuamán early in the morning or late in the afternoon for softer light and fewer groups.
- Plan your visits with our Cusco travel guide.
Frequently asked questions
About S/130 for the full ticket, valid for 10 days, and S/70 for each partial circuit, valid for one or two days. Check the current rate before buying.
No. Machu Picchu has its own timed entrance ticket.
No. Qorikancha has a separate entrance, paid at the door (it is not included in our Cusco City Tour).
Yes for Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero and Moray. The Maras salt mines have a separate fee.
At the official COSITUC office in Cusco or at the entrance of the first included site. Bring your passport and cash in soles.
