Cusco is a city with beautiful places, perfect to enjoy during a tour of Cusco, where you will be able to discover its culture, religion, and archaeology, such as Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, and Ollantaytambo, among other archaeological sites that the city of Cusco has to offer.
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To explore the historic capital of Peru without worries and in a safe way, a good alternative is a Cusco tour combined with the tourist ticket. This is a personal document that will allow you to enjoy an incredible experience, where you will be able to visit more than 16 tourist attractions that the city of Cusco has to offer.
It will make your visit to historical sites, museums, and monuments easier, helping promote the conservation and preservation of Cusco’s cultural heritage. If you are a traveler who wants to learn about the history of the Inca civilization, the Cusco Tourist Ticket is your best option.
The general tourist ticket has an approximate cost of USD 45 (130 soles), and the partial tourist ticket costs USD 25 (70 soles), allowing you to visit archaeological sites in Cusco, museums, and archaeological parks in the Sacred Valley.
| Type | Foreign Visitor Price | Domestic Visitor Price | Validity |
| General Full Cusco Tourist Ticket. | S/. 130.00 or approx. $45.00 | S/. 70.00 or approx. $22.00 | 10 days |
| General Full Cusco Tourist Ticket for students (18 to 25 years old). | S/. 70.00 or approx. $22.00 | S/. 40.00 or approx. $12.00 | 10 days |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 1. | S/. 70.00 or approx. $22.00 | S/. 40.00 or approx. $12.00 | 1 day |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 2. | S/. 70.00 or approx. $22.00 | S/. 40.00 or approx. $12.00 | 2 days |
| Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket - Circuit 3. | S/. 70.00 or approx. $22.00 | S/. 40.00 or approx. $12.00 | 2 days |
Discounts are only available for students between 10 and 17 years old with presentation of their identity document; meanwhile, visitors between 18 and 25 years old must present a valid student ID or ISIC card.
Here we show you the difference in prices for foreign and domestic visitors:
| Rates for foreign visitors | Rates for domestic visitors |
| The approximate rates for foreign visitors are USD 45 for the general ticket and USD 22 for the partial ticket. | The approximate rates for domestic visitors are USD 22 for the general ticket and USD 12 for the partial ticket. |
There are 2 main types of tourist tickets. First, there is the general ticket, which is valid for 10 calendar days and is ideal for those who want a complete tour. On the other hand, there is the partial ticket, divided into 3 ticket types: one that includes archaeological sites in Cusco, another that includes archaeological sites in the valley, and finally, one special option for museums.
It is valid for 10 calendar days, making it a good choice for those who want to take a full tour of Cusco. In addition, with it you will be able to visit 16 tourist attractions in Cusco.
You can purchase the Cusco Tourist Ticket in its partial form, meaning according to the sites you wish to visit. For this, you may choose between the following 3 circuits:
This circuit is available for 1 day and allows entry to archaeological sites located in the city of Cusco, such as Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
It is available for 2 days and allows entry to lesser-known attractions located in the South Valley, as well as access to different museums in Cusco.
A circuit available for 2 days that allows entry to the main archaeological centers located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
You can obtain the Cusco Tourist Ticket and a tour with a specialized guide at CuscoPeru.com, or at the different archaeological and tourist centers offered by COSITUC. The Cusco Tourist Ticket cannot be purchased or reserved online and has no availability limit, so you can buy it on the same day of your visit.
The main official point of sale is the COSITUC central office located at Av. El Sol 103, office 101.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. You can also purchase your tourist ticket at the archaeological site you are going to visit.
It is valid for 10 calendar days, which makes it an excellent option for those who want to take a complete Cusco tour. With it, you will be able to visit 16 tourist attractions in Cusco. Below is a list of the sites included in this ticket:
This ticket is valid for 1 day and allows entry to archaeological sites located in the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, which are the following:
This ticket is valid for 1 day and allows entry to archaeological sites located in the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, which are the following:
This ticket is valid for 2 days and allows entry to attractions of interest located in the historic center of the city of Cusco and the South Valley, which are the following:
This ticket is valid for 2 days and allows entry to the main archaeological centers located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. These are the following:
City tour: This tour lasts around 5 hours in Cusco. It begins with pickup from your hotel, then you will visit the most important points of the city: Cusco Cathedral, known for its history and colonial art; Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun; the archaeological center of Sacsayhuamán; and nearby sites such as Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay, where you will appreciate Inca architecture and worldview.
Sacred Valley: It begins with pickup from your hotel. After about 1 hour, you will arrive in Pisac, where you will discover its advanced Inca constructions, and Chinchero, known for its agricultural terraces and traditional textiles, where ancestral techniques and customs are still preserved. Then you will arrive in the Urubamba Valley, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch, and finally, you will visit the fortress of Ollantaytambo, an important Inca military and astronomical center.
Maras Salt Mines and Moray: This is a tour through the salt mines of the town of Maras and the archaeological center of Moray, the Inca agricultural experimentation center.
IMPORTANT: The tourist ticket is personal, it may not be used by another person, and you may only enter each site once within the time period established according to the ticket you purchase. In addition, you must carry your identity document for each entry. Please remember that children up to 9 years old do not pay.
Full or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for domestic visitors: A ticket that may only be used by domestic visitors or residents, who may enter with their national identity document (DNI) or a valid foreign resident card in the case of residents.
Full or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for foreign visitors: This ticket is for the general public. You must present your passport or ID card both when purchasing and when entering the tourist sites.
Full or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for foreign students: Only for foreign students, who may only enter with their international student card, and must be no older than 25 years old.
Full or Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket for domestic students: This is a ticket for domestic students; students holding this ticket may enter with a valid student ID issued by SUNEDU.
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