Tourist Ticket Cusco | Guide to the Boleto Turístico

BOLETO TURÍSTICO

This ticket is known as B.G.T. Every visitor, foreign or national, wants to enjoy the benefits of the Cusco region and acquire an important document. This ticket entitles you to enter and visit tourist attractions across 16 different circuits, such as the Sacred Inca Valley and South Valley, for 10 working days from your purchase.

Please note that this document only grants you the right to enter different places and does not include additional services such as guiding, transportation, or other services.

Cusco, Peru (11,152 ft / 3,399 m), the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, is a must-visit for history buffs and adventure seekers. To streamline access to its top attractions, the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico del Cusco) is essential. Here’s everything you need to know.

What is the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

The ticket grants access to 16+ archaeological sites, museums, and cultural centers in and around Cusco. It’s sold in three types: Partial (1-2 days), General (10 days), and Sacred Valley Circuit (1-2 days). Prices vary by type and traveler category (adult, student, child).

You should also be aware that this document

• Not valid for entry into Machu Picchu
• It does not give the right to any Guide or Transportation Service
• Travel agencies do not expend it (except when they buy it for you).

You can acquire it at important archaeological sites, such as the Tourist Information Office and the site in El Sol Av/OF 103. Tourist Department Phone: 101 227037 & 226919 with opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m./Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The General Tourist Ticket allows admission to 16 Inca sites in and around Cusco.

Cusco:

• Art Museum and Monastery of Santa Catalina
• Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art
• Regional Historical Museum
• Qoricancha Site Museum
• Folk Art Museum
• Monument to Pachacutec Inca
• Sacsayhuaman Park
• Qenqo Site
• Puca Pucara Incan Site
• Tambomachay Incan Site
• Tipon Incan Site
• Pikillacta Incan Site
• Mirador de Pachacutec
• Sacred Valley of the Incas
• Pisac Incan Site
• Ollantaytambo Incan Site
• Chinchero Incan Site

COSTS / CUSCO TOURIST TICKET

1. General S /. 130.00 (Estimated value: the U.S. $ 43.00 or € 32.50)
2. Students S /. 70.00 (Approx. U.S. $ 23.00 or € 17.50)
3. Promotional Tourism General for Internal S / 70.00
4. Students for Domestic Tourism Promotional S / 40.00
5. Cusqueños residents and nonresidents
6. Join Free-presenting ID, the birthplace of Cusco

Students must submit an original document (ID of the University, Pedagogical, or Institute, etc.)

AN IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATION

You should carry an identity document (I.D. or passport) and a tourist ticket. Students must take the ID document that they used to purchase the tourist ticket.

THERE ARE three PARTIAL TOURIST CIRCUIT

The partial tickets are valid for one day and allow access to specific places.

• Cusco City Circuit 1 (Regional Historical Museum, Qoricancha Site Museum, Museum of the American Institute of Arts, Museum Inca Pachacuteq, Convent, Santa Catalina, Qosqo Native Art Center)
• Circuit 2: Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay
• Circuit 3: Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero).

FAQs

Where can I buy the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

At the main office on Av. El Sol or authorized sites like Sacsayhuamán.

Does the ticket include Machu Picchu?

No. Machu Picchu requires a separate entrance ticket.

How long is the General Ticket valid?

10 consecutive days from first use.

Is there a student discount?

Yes, with a valid ISIC card.

Can I re-enter sites with the same ticket?

No. Each site allows one entry.

Do kids need a ticket?

Children under 10 enter free; ages 10–17 pay a reduced rate.

Is transportation included?

No. Arrange taxis, buses, or tours separately.

Can I combine tickets?

No. Choose one type based on your itinerary.

How much time per site?

Budget 1–2 hours for major sites like Sacsayhuamán.

Does the ticket expire if unused?

Partial tickets expire 10 days after purchase if not activated.

Best time to visit sites?

Mornings (7–10 AM) avoid crowds and afternoon rains.

Can I buy online?

No. Purchase in person with ID.

Do I need a guide?

Optional, but guides add historical context (hire at sites).

Are sites wheelchair accessible?

Most have uneven terrain and limited accessibility.

What if I get altitude sickness?

Rest, hydrate, and avoid heavy meals. Coca tea helps.