How much is a Circuit 3B ticket?

$65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. 3B Premium, with a guide, is a different ticket.

Is "Royalty" the premium circuit?

No. The name refers to the royal sector of the city that the route walks, not to the ticket's level. Inside the city it covers six landmarks; Circuit 2 covers twelve for the same price.

Does 3B include a mountain?

No. 3B is the lower city on its own. The same city walk with a climb is 3A (Huayna Picchu), 3D (Huchuypicchu) or 3C (Gran Caverna).

What is the difference from 3B Premium?

Same route. Premium adds a licensed bilingual guide and lets you enter at any time between 6 AM and 3 PM instead of a fixed slot, for $257.25 instead of $62.

Machu Picchu Tickets Circuit 3B Royalty

Machu Picchu entrance ticket · 2 h 30 max stay · Easy · Circuit 3, Royalty · lower routes & peaksEntrance 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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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

Explore the lower royal sector of Machu Picchu: the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Eastern Qolqas and the Twelve Niches. A short, accessible route through the ceremonial and royal architecture.

Walk the route before you book itAll 6 stops of the official route, in order, with what to look for at each→

Machu Picchu Circuit 3B Royalty 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

6 official stops, walked one way with no backtracking.

Difficulty: Easy

Plan according to your fitness level.

What you'll see

Temple of the Sun viewpoint — looking down on the only curved building in Machu Picchu.
Temple of the Condor — a unique zoomorphic carving.
Pisonay Square, the Water Mirrors, the Eastern Qolqas and the Twelve Niches — 6 official stops in all.
No mountain climb — the gentlest of the Circuit 3 routes.

Who this ticket is for

Visitors who want to be inside the walls with the least walking of any city route.
Anyone whose main interest is the Temple of the Condor and the royal sector rather than the whole site.
Not for a first visit that wants the postcard view or the upper temples — that is Circuit 2A.

The route, according to the official map

Circuit 3B — Designed Route (Royalty). The lower Inka city on its own: 6 official stops in 2 h 30, no mountain trail. Official limit: 2 h 30 max stay. The route is one-way with no backtracking; the order below is the order you walk it.

4Temple of the Sun Viewpoint
13Pisonay Square
12Temple of the Condor
11Water Mirrors Complex
10Eastern Qolqas
9Twelve Niches

Numbers are the Ministry of Culture's official legend; ▲ marks a signposted trail outside the city. Walk it stop by stop in the 3B guide.

Compared with Circuit 2B Lower Terrace

	Circuit 3B Royalty	Circuit 2B Lower Terrace
Landmarks inside the city	6, the lower royal sector	12, the full urban sector
Temples Plaza and Intiwatana	Not visited	Yes
Price and maximum stay	$65.10 · 2 h 30	$65.10 · 2 h 30

Questions about this ticket

What is Circuit 3B at Machu Picchu?: Route 3B Royalty is the shortest route through the lower royal sector: the Temple of the Sun viewpoint, Pisonay Square, the Temple of the Condor, the Water Mirrors, the Eastern Qolqas and the Twelve Niches, in up to 2 h 30.
How much is a Circuit 3B ticket?: $65.10 per adult and $40.95 for children aged 3 to 17, card fee included. 3B Premium, with a guide, is a different ticket.
Is "Royalty" the premium circuit?: No. The name refers to the royal sector of the city that the route walks, not to the ticket's level. Inside the city it covers six landmarks; Circuit 2 covers twelve for the same price.
Does 3B include a mountain?: No. 3B is the lower city on its own. The same city walk with a climb is 3A (Huayna Picchu), 3D (Huchuypicchu) or 3C (Gran Caverna).
What is the difference from 3B Premium?: Same route. Premium adds a licensed bilingual guide and lets you enter at any time between 6 AM and 3 PM instead of a fixed slot, for $257.25 instead of $62.

What's included

Your Circuit 3B 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 · 6 reviews

Very calm and beautiful route. You get a sense of how the ancient royals lived. The ticket agency was reliable and professional.
Yris C. · PERÚ · ✓ Verified booking
Exploring the royal quarters up close was fascinating. It's an easier walk but packed with history. Flawless entry process.
Raul N. · PERÚ · ✓ Verified booking
A very immersive circuit. The royalty route takes you close to the incredible masonry details. Loved experiencing both perspectives.
Jamie R. · CANADÁ · ✓ Verified booking
We also did the lower royal route and it was a fantastic complement to the upper view. Walking through the actual structures is amazing.
Harold M. · CANADÁ · ✓ Verified booking
Really enjoyed this circuit. It’s less exhausting than the upper routes but incredibly rich in history. The whole family loved it.
Ana C. · ESPAÑA · ✓ Verified booking
A wonderful option if you prefer a lower-impact walk. Wandering right through the royal buildings lets you appreciate the incredible stonework up close.
Antonio S. · ESPAÑA · ✓ Verified booking