How much is a Machu Picchu Circuit 2A ticket?

$65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. Children under 3 enter free.

For a first visit, 2A: it starts at the Lower Platform, the classic postcard viewpoint, and then walks the same city as 2B. 2B enters along the lower terrace and is often easier to book.

Does Circuit 2A include Huayna Picchu?

No. The Huayna Picchu climb is only on Circuit 3A, a separate ticket with its own daily quota. 2A is the city and the postcard platform.

Is 2 h 30 enough to see everything?

It is the official maximum stay for this route, and the route is one-way, so the time is designed around the 13 stops. Groups with a guide typically use most of it; on your own you will finish with time to spare.

Can I go back to the platform at the end?

No. The route is one-way with no backtracking; the platform is the first stop and the exit is at the far end of the city. Take your photos before you go down.

Machu Picchu Tickets Circuit 2A Classic

Machu Picchu entrance ticket · 2 h 30 max stay · Easy · Circuit 2, Classic · full citadelEntrance ticket · 2 h 30 max stay · Easy

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Each circuit is a separate official ticket with its own route and entry times. Prices per adult, card fee included.

$65.10USD per adult

$40.95 child 3–17

Card payment fee (5%) included

DateOctober 2026

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Entry ticket · $65.102-day tour availableSold out

Travelers

Adult (18+)$65.101

Student (18–24, valid card)$40.950

Child (3–17)$40.950

Under 3Free0

Total for 1 traveler$65.10

Foreign-visitor fares, card fee included. Citizens of Peru and the Andean Community pay less: the checkout shows the exact total.

Fixed date, non-refundableThe Ministry issues each ticket for one date, time and traveler: it can't be changed or refunded. Conditions →

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$65.10per adult

About this circuit

The most photographed route through Machu Picchu — the one you've seen in every postcard. Walk the 13 official stops of the Designed Route: the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, the Temples Plaza, the Intiwatana, the Sacred Rock and the Temple of the Condor. Take the classic panoramic photo from the Lower Platform, with Huayna Picchu rising behind the citadel.

Walk the route before you book itAll 13 stops of the official route, in order, with what to look for at each→

Machu Picchu Circuit 2A Classic ticket prices 2026

Fare	Foreign visitors	Peru & Andean Community
Adult (18+)	$65.10	$36.75
Student (18–24, valid card)	$40.95	$26.25
Child (3–17)	$40.95	$26.25
Under 3	Free	Free

Per person, in US dollars, card payment fee (5%) included. The Peru & Andean Community fare is for citizens of Peru, Bolivia, Colombia and Ecuador.

Key features

Duration: 2 h 30 max stay

13 official stops, walked one way with no backtracking.

Difficulty: Easy

Plan according to your fitness level.

What you'll see

The classic panoramic viewpoint from the Lower Platform — the photo every visitor takes home.
Temple of the Sun, the most sacred Inca structure on the site.
The Sacred Rock and the Temple of the Condor, the two landmarks at each end of the city.
Walk among original Inca walls that have stood for over 500 years.

Who this ticket is for

First-time visitors who want the photo they came for and the Inka city in a single ticket.
Anyone who has 2 h 30 and average fitness: the only climb is the one up to the platform at the start.
Travelers who will visit once and want the route that covers the most: 13 official stops.

The route, according to the official map

Circuit 2A — Designed Route. The full city route: 13 official stops through the Inka llaqta in 2 h 30. Official limit: 2 h 30 max stay. The route is one-way with no backtracking; the order below is the order you walk it.

1Lower Platform
3Dry Moat
4Temple of the Sun Viewpoint
5Granitic Chaos
6Temples Plaza
7Intiwatana Pyramid
8Sacred Rock
9Twelve Niches
10Eastern Qolqas
11Water Mirrors Complex
12Temple of the Condor
13Pisonay Square
14Archaeological Reserve

Numbers are the Ministry of Culture's official legend; ▲ marks a signposted trail outside the city. Walk it stop by stop in the 2A guide.

Compared with Circuit 2B Lower Terrace

	Circuit 2A Classic	Circuit 2B Lower Terrace
Postcard platform	Yes — first stop	No
Landmarks inside the city	12, the full urban sector	The same 12
Climb at the start	Up to the platform, then down	Gentle, along the lower terrace

Questions about this ticket

How much is a Machu Picchu Circuit 2A ticket?: $65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. Children under 3 enter free.
Is 2A or 2B better?: For a first visit, 2A: it starts at the Lower Platform, the classic postcard viewpoint, and then walks the same city as 2B. 2B enters along the lower terrace and is often easier to book.
Does Circuit 2A include Huayna Picchu?: No. The Huayna Picchu climb is only on Circuit 3A, a separate ticket with its own daily quota. 2A is the city and the postcard platform.
Is 2 h 30 enough to see everything?: It is the official maximum stay for this route, and the route is one-way, so the time is designed around the 13 stops. Groups with a guide typically use most of it; on your own you will finish with time to spare.
Can I go back to the platform at the end?: No. The route is one-way with no backtracking; the platform is the first stop and the exit is at the far end of the city. Take your photos before you go down.

What's included

Your Circuit 2A entrance for the date and entry time you choose, issued in your name with your passport number.

Not included: the bus up from Aguas Calientes ($24 round trip), the train and a guide (optional, you can add one at checkout). What a Machu Picchu ticket includes

Reviews from travelers

5.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews

A magical journey through the heart of the citadel. The entry was perfectly coordinated and we had an amazing time exploring the classic route.
Anna-maria V. · REINO UNIDO · ✓ Verified booking
The classic circuit is perfect for first-time visitors. You get the iconic photo spot and a deep dive into the ruins. Fantastic service all around.
Emily L. · REINO UNIDO · ✓ Verified booking
Walking through the ancient urban sector was mesmerizing. The booking process was so easy, we just showed up and enjoyed the magic of the place.
Karisa D. · TRINIDAD Y TOBAGO · ✓ Verified booking
The classic route covers all the main highlights. We had plenty of time to explore the temples. A very well-organized experience.
Rubindra D. · TRINIDAD Y TOBAGO · ✓ Verified booking