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 at 16 different tourist circuits, such as the Sacred Inca Valley and South Valley, for ten working days from your purchase.
Please note that this document only gives you the right to enter different places and does not include extra services like 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.
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 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 am. to 5 p.m./Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 p.m.
Cusco:
Students must submit original document force (I.D. of University, Pedagogical or Institute, etc.)
You should carry an identity document (I.D. or passport) and a tourist ticket. Students must take the I.D. document in which they purchased the tourist ticket.
The partial tickets are valid for one day and visit some specific places.
FAQs
At the main office on Av. El Sol or authorized sites like Sacsayhuamán.
No. Machu Picchu requires a separate entrance ticket.
10 consecutive days from first use.
Yes, with a valid ISIC card.
No. Each site allows one entry.
Children under 10 enter free; ages 10–17 pay a reduced rate.
No. Arrange taxis, buses, or tours separately.
No. Choose one type based on your itinerary.
Budget 1–2 hours for major sites like Sacsayhuamán.
Partial tickets expire 10 days after purchase if not activated.
Mornings (7–10 AM) avoid crowds and afternoon rains.
No. Purchase in person with ID.
Optional, but guides add historical context (hire at sites).
Most have uneven terrain; limited accessibility.
Rest, hydrate, and avoid heavy meals. Coca tea helps.