Cusco Tourist Ticket 2026: Prices, Tours, and Complete Guide

The Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) is an essential tool for any traveler wishing to explore the Inca and colonial legacy of the region. Managed by COSITUC, this single ticket saves you from paying individual entrance fees at each site, providing access to 16 of the most important attractions (not including Machu Picchu).

Below is the definitive and updated guide for January 2026 to help you plan your visit with precision.

1. Ticket Types, Prices, and Validity (2026)

There are two main categories: the Integral (all sites) and the Partial tickets (specific zones).

Integral Tourist Ticket (BTCI)

This is highly recommended if you plan to stay in Cusco for more than 3 days. It includes all 16 attractions and is valid for 10 calendar days.

Partial Tourist Tickets (BTCP)

Ideal if you have limited time or are only interested in a specific route. They have a flat rate of S/ 70.00 (Foreigners) and S/ 40.00 (Nationals). There is no student discount for partial tickets.

• Circuit I (Archaeological Cusco): Valid for 1 day. Includes: Sacsayhuamán, Q’enqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
• Circuit II (Museums and South Valley): Valid for 2 days. Includes: City museums, Tipón, and Pikillacta.
• Circuit III (Sacred Valley): Valid for 2 days. Includes: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray.

2. The 16 Included Attractions

The ticket is divided into three large geographical zones or specialized circuits:

Zone A: City Surroundings (Circuit I)

1. Sacsayhuamán: The colossal fortress with stones weighing over 100 tons.
2. Q’enqo: Ritual center with labyrinths carved into the rock.
3. Puca Pucara: The "Red Fortress," an Inca military control post.
4. Tambomachay: "Inca Baths," dedicated to the cult of water.

Zone B: Museums and South Valley (Circuit II)

5. Regional Historical Museum: Located in the house of Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
6. Contemporary Art Museum: Modern Cusco art in the Municipal Palace.
7. Popular Art Museum: Local masks, ceramics, and sculptures.
8. Qorikancha Site Museum: (Note: only the underground museum, not the Temple of the Sun).
9. Qosqo Native Art Center: Live folk dances every night.
10. Pachacútec Inca Monument: Viewpoint with an exhibition about the great emperor.
11. Tipón: Masterpiece of hydraulic engineering.
12. Pikillacta: Pre-Inca citadel of the Wari culture.

Zone C: Sacred Valley (Circuit III)

13. Pisac: Impressive agricultural terraces and Inca cemetery.
14. Ollantaytambo: The only Inca town that remains inhabited.
15. Chinchero: Textile center and archaeological site with a colonial church.
16. Moray: Agricultural laboratory with circular terraces.

3. Official Points of Sale

In 2026, sales remain strictly in-person and in cash (although some points now accept cards with a commission fee).

• Optional Service: To ensure your only concern is enjoying the tour, we can purchase your Sacred Valley tickets in advance. This way, we avoid ticket office queues and optimize your time at each attraction.
  • If you would like us to manage your tickets, please choose your preferred payment method:
  • Cash: We accept Peruvian Soles or US Dollars. We can receive the payment directly at the time of your pick-up for the excursion.
  • Credit/Debit Card: Payment in Dollars via a secure online link (this method includes a small processing fee).
  • Confirmation is required if you would like us to handle this for you and how you wish to pay.
• COSITUC Central Counter: Av. El Sol 103, Galerías Turísticas (Monday to Sunday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm).
• At Archaeological Sites: You can buy the ticket at the entrance gate of Sacsayhuamán, Pisac, or Ollantaytambo. But remember to bring cash in Soles as they do not accept Dollars.

Note: Small museums in the historic center usually do not sell the ticket; you must have it already purchased.

4. FAQ and Pro Tips

• Does it include Machu Picchu? No. The ticket for Machu Picchu must be purchased separately on the Ministry of Culture website.
• Does it include transport or guides? No. The ticket is only the entrance fee. You must hire a tour or transportation on your own.
• Payment Exceptions: Children under 10 years old enter for free. Cusco residents also have free entry by presenting their DNI with a local address.
• Maras Salt Mines? Not included. Although often visited with Moray, the Salt Mines are managed by the local community and an individual entry fee is paid (approx. S/ 20.00).

Traveler Tip: If you plan to do both the "City Tour" and the "Sacred Valley," you would spend S/ 140.00 on two partial tickets. In that case, it is better to buy the Integral Ticket (S/ 130.00) from the start; you will save money and have 10 days to visit the museums and the South Valley at your leisure.