The 6 Best Tickets & Entry Passes in Peru

1.Machu Picchu Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 1 to 3 days (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Choose an official digital entry ticket for an independent visit, or select the two-day Circuit 2 last-minute option with bus service and a private guide. Guides such as Edwin, Katherine, Julio, and Ederk Juanin have helped visitors understand the ruins, find classic photo spots, and manage the Aguas Calientes logistics.

“Foi um dia maravilhoso conhece a Macchu picchu! No dia do meu passeio houve problema com o trem, o que dificultou a passagem, mas podemos acessar no final do dia, perto do pôr-do-sol e a vista estava fantástica, junto com a energia do lugar! Na entrada barraram meu passeio de circuito 3, alegando que eu precisava de guia, mas o problema foi resolvido e pude acessar todas as dependências do parque. Foi liberado todas as vias e espaços! Achei sensacional! Voltaria com certeza 🤍”

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2.Tour Guide Service & Entrance Ticket Circuit-2

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 90 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Visit Machu Picchu on Circuit 2 with an advance entrance ticket and a 2.5-hour guided walk. You meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at the sanctuary entrance and handle transport yourself. Guides such as Frank and Edgar are praised for clear explanations, personal attention, and excellent photos. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Great English and communication.super nice and took great photos.Highly recommend .very sweet”

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3.Machu Picchu Private Tour from Aguas Calientes (Tickets included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Start at your Aguas Calientes hotel or train station and enter Machu Picchu with a private bilingual guide. Expect a 2.5 to 3 hour visit covering the Guard House, temples, royal residences, and urban sector. Guides such as John, Roberto, Edith, Jimmy, and Juan Pablo are noted for clear explanations and patient service.

“My friend and I visited from the US and this was a highlight of our vacation. Our guide John spoke English very well and answered our endless questions about the site. He took us to sections other groups did not get to go. This experience is way better with a guide that will tell you the story of the land and the people. It’s worth it.”

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4.Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary® Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $10Best value

At Cochahuasi Animal Sanctuary, a local guide leads you past rescued pumas, condors, bears, monkeys, llamas, and alpacas. You will hear how abuse, trafficking, injury, or human care can prevent release into the wild. Plan for 45 to 90 minutes, and arrange a round-trip taxi because the sanctuary is outside Cusco.

“This is one of the highlights of my 18 day trip! Such a cool experience, the animals appeared to be safe, well cared, and content. My guide spoke excellent English. There were very few people there. Only hitch was I took an Uber to get there, not realizing how remote the sanctuary is. Would recommend arranging both to and from transportation so you don’t get stranded!”

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5.Machu Picchu guided tour with tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 72 reviews · 3 hours · from $155

Start in Aguas Calientes with a private guide such as Ericson, Julio, Fred, or Sofia, then ride 25 minutes by bus to Machu Picchu. Your guide leads a three-hour visit covering terraces, temples, the sundial, sacred rock, condor temple, and water mirrors. Admission and buses are included, but lunch and the train are extra.

“good communication with the tour provider through out. they had organised the bus tickets, entry tickets and guide. all seamless. as with all providers, it is an expensive destination!!”

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6.Machu Picchu Day Trip with Train + Entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $333

Travel from central Cusco to Machu Picchu by bus, train, and shuttle with a certified English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. You will get a two-hour guided visit, free time in Aguas Calientes, and round-trip transport. Freddy may be available as your guide, subject to scheduling.

“I would like to pay gratitude to Freddy who provided me and my friend a very in-depth explanation of the spots at Machu Picchu. He also took good photos for us and took good care of me and my friend throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour for everybody who would opt for going to Machu Picchu”

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