When you arrive in Cusco, the altitude will hopefully welcome you gently. Suddenly, everyone will start talking to you about the famous 'Cusco Tourist Ticket'. Whether it's the partial ticket, the comprehensive ticket or circuits 1 or 3, it's confusing! It's a headache!
Many travellers make the mistake of buying the most expensive ticket 'just in case' and end up wasting money, while others buy the cheapest ticket and miss out on the best of the Sacred Valley.
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The Cusco Tourist Ticket essentially serves as your “passport” for entry to almost all other archaeological sites and museums in the region. Without it, you cannot visit Saqsayhuamán, Pisac or Moray.
🤔 Full or partial Cusco Tourist Ticket?
This is where most people get confused. There are four types of ticket. Let's see which one is best for your trip.
The Comprehensive Tourist Ticket (The “All-Rounder”)
This is the final boss. It gives you access to 16 locations, including archaeological parks and museums.
| Ticket type | Price for Foreign Tourist (S/) | Price for National Tourist (S/) |
|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | 130.00 | 70.00 |
| Student ticket | 70.00 | 40.00 |
- Validity: 10 consecutive days
- Who is it for? It's ideal for travellers staying in Cusco for three days or more and wanting to experience the City Tour, Sacred Valley, Maras Moray and South Valley. If you plan to visit more than three or four major sites, it is definitely worth it.
Partial Tickets (For “Flash” visits)
If you're short on time or only interested in a specific area, don't waste your money on the Integral. Instead, choose one of these three circuits:
| Ticket type | Price for Foreign Tourist (S/) | Price for National Tourist (S/) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial Ticket I, II y III | 70.00 | 40.00 |
Circuit I: Saqsayhuaman
- Validity: Valid for 1 day
- It is only valid for archaeological sites near the city, including:
- Saqsayhuaman
- Qenqo
- Puka Pukara
- Tambomachay
- Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Circuit II: City and South Valley
- Validity: Valid for 2 days
- It includes museums in the city and the route south:
- Qoricancha Museum
- Regional History Museum
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Monument to Pachacuteq
- Folk Art Museum
- Qosqo Center for Native Art
- Tipon Archaeological Park
- Pikillacta Archaeological Park
- Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Circuit III: Sacred Valley
- Validity: Valid for 2 days
- If you are going on a tour to the Sacred Valley or Maras-Moray, you will need this ticket, which includes:
- Ollantaytambo Archaeological Park
- Pisaq Archaeological Park
- Chinchero Archaeological Park
- Moray Archaeological Park
- Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
🎫 Where can I buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?
Tickets must be purchased in person and in cash only. You must also bring your ID card or passport. Tickets are personalised and cannot be lent to a friend if you get tired.
You can purchase tickets at:
- From each archaeological park or museum, but note that you will only be given a partial ticket.
- On Av. El Sol: From the tourist galleries of the Municipality of Cusco (COSITUC). This is the most recommended place to buy tickets.