What is the tourist ticket? A Practical Way to Explore Cusco
If you want to get to know Cusco better, purchasing the Cusco Tourist Ticket is the best option. This personal document will provide you with an incredible experience, allowing you to explore various tourist attractions that the city has to offer.
This pass grants access to historical sites, museums, and monuments, while also promoting the conservation and sustainable development of Cusco’s heritage. Ideal for travelers eager to discover the majesty of the Inca civilization, the Cusco Tourist Ticket is a must-have for a complete experience in this fascinating city.
Where to buy your tourist ticket in Cusco?
You can purchase the Cusco Tourist Ticket through our tours offered by CuscoPeru or at the different archaeological and tourist centers managed by COSITUC. The ticket cannot be purchased or reserved online, and there is no limit to its availability, which means you can buy it on the same day of your visit. It is available at the following locations in Cusco:
- COSITUC Central Office: Av. el Sol, 103, office 101
- Office hours: Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
- OFEC branch offices: Calle Garcilaso s/n, Cusco-Peru
- Office hours: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm
Recommendations Before Buying Your Tourist Ticket
- Once you purchase your tourist ticket, check its validity period (this varies depending on the type of ticket).
- Remember that you can only use your tourist ticket once at each attraction offered by the Imperial City of Cusco.
- Keep in mind that the tourist ticket does not include guide or transportation services.
- The ticket only covers attractions in the city of Cusco, the Southern Valley, and the Sacred Valley of the Incas — but not Machu Picchu.
Types of Tourist Tickets
Comprehensive Tourist Ticket:
Valid for 10 calendar days, including access to 16 unforgettable Cusco tourist attractions. Here is a list of the included sites:
Partial Tourist Tickets
It is possible to buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket in a partial form—i.e., according to the sites you wish to visit. To do this, choose from the following three circuits:
Circuit I
This ticket is valid for 1 day and allows access to archaeological sites located in the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, which are:
- Sacsayhuamán
- Q’enqo – Archaeological Complex
- Puka Pukara – Red Fortress
- Tambomachay – Inca’s Baths
Circuit II
This ticket is valid for 2 days and allows access to attractions located in Cusco’s historic center and the Southern Valley, which are:
- Inca Garcilaso de la Vega House Museum
- Contemporary Art Museum
- Popular Art Museum
- Qorikancha Site Museum
- Qosqo Center of Native Art
- Inca Pachacútec Monument
- Tipón – Temple of Water
- Pikillaqta Archaeological Park
Circuit III
This ticket is valid for 2 days and allows access to the main archaeological centers located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. They are:
- Pisac Archaeological Park
- Ollantaytambo – The Living Inca Town
- Chinchero
- Moray
Cusco Tourist Ticket Price
| Type |
Foreign Price |
National Price |
Validity |
| General Comprehensive Cusco Tourist Ticket |
S/. 130.00 or $ 34.00 approx. |
S/. 70.00 |
10 days |
| General Comprehensive Cusco Tourist Ticket for students |
S/. 70.00 or $ 19.00 approx. |
S/. 40.00 |
10 days |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 1 |
S/. 70.00 or $ 19.00 approx. |
S/. 40.00 |
1 day |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 2 |
S/. 70.00 or $ 19.00 approx. |
S/. 40.00 |
2 days |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 3 |
S/. 70.00 or $ 19.00 approx. |
S/. 40.00 |
2 days |
Discounts
- University students over 18 years old: Must purchase their ticket with a physical ISIC card and present a copy of their identity document (or passport).
- Persons between 10 and 17 years old: Must purchase their ticket by presenting a valid identity document (or passport).
- Children under 9 years old: The ticket is completely free.
Terms of use
IMPORTANT: The tourist ticket is personal and non-transferable, and you can enter each site once within the validity period of the ticket you purchased. You must also carry your identity document at each entrance.
Comprehensive or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for FOREIGNERS: This ticket is for the general public, and you must present your passport or ID card, both for purchase and for entry to tourist sites.
- Comprehensive or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for FOREIGNERS: This ticket is for the general public. You must present your passport or ID card both to purchase the ticket and to enter the tourist sites.
- Comprehensive or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for NATIONAL TOURISTS: This is a promotional ticket, exclusive to Peruvian nationals or legal residents. Holders must prove their status with a national identity document (DNI) or a valid foreigner’s ID card (for residents).
- Comprehensive or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for FOREIGN STUDENTS: For foreign students who prove their status with an international student card; the maximum age is 25.
- Comprehensive or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for NATIONAL STUDENTS: A promotional ticket for Peruvian students; holders must prove their status with a valid student card issued under SUNEDU.
- CHILDREN: For both nationals and foreigners, children up to 9 years old do not pay. From 10 to 17 years old, they pay the student rate and must present an identity document proving their age.
- From 18 to 25 years old, travelers pay the student rate upon presentation of a valid student card.
Tours you can visit with the Cusco Tourist Ticket
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