Complete Guide to Buying Machu Picchu Tickets 2026

Machu Picchu has a limited daily capacity, and you can securely purchase tickets through this platform: machupicchu.market. This guide summarizes, with real data and dates, what you need to know to buy your Machu Picchu ticket in 2026.

How many people are allowed into Machu Picchu per day?

According to Peru's Ministry of Culture, the 2026 daily capacity is 5,600 visitors on peak dates (January 1; April 2-5; June 19-November 2; December 30-31) and 4,500 visitors the rest of the year. We recommend confirming the current figure at tuboleto.cultura.pe before your trip, since the Ministry may adjust it.

How much do tickets cost in 2026?

The official ticket (base circuit) costs approximately USD 48-52 through the official government channel, and circuits with a mountain hike (Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain) cost approximately USD 62-66, per public sources on 2026 rates.

At Machu Picchu Market, the base circuit starts at USD 63 and mountain circuits start at USD 78. The difference from the official price is our service fee: we manage the purchase of the official ticket issued by the Peruvian government, card/PayPal payment, and support in English, Spanish and Portuguese before and during your trip.

Which circuit should I choose?

Machu Picchu is visited through 3 official circuits:

• Circuit 1 (Panoramic): the classic postcard view, with an optional hike up Machu Picchu Mountain (medium-high difficulty).
• Circuit 2 (Classic): the most requested — walks through the full Inca citadel at ground level.
• Circuit 3 (Royalty): lower city, with an optional hike up Huayna Picchu (the iconic pointed mountain from the classic photos).

How far in advance should I buy?

We recommend buying 3-4 months in advance during high season (May-August and holiday dates), since the daily capacity is limited and the most requested circuits —like the classic Circuit 2 and mountain-hike tickets— tend to sell out first.

How do I book?

Pick your circuit and date in the search, check real availability (synced periodically), fill in each passenger's details and confirm: you'll receive confirmation by email. If you'd rather have a full trip planned end to end with hotel and train included, check our 3-day Cusco + Machu Picchu package.