The Cusco Tourist Ticket officially called “Boleto Turistica del Cusco,” is a ticket which allows you to gain entrance to multiple attractions in and around Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The full ticket is the most popular, but there are also several partial tickets on sale too. In 2014, Peru´s Ministry of Culture changed the rules for the tickets, the following content includes the ticket types available, what entrances they include and how much they cost!
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The Full Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTCI)
Includes entrance to 16 attractions within Cusco, surrounding areas and the Sacred Valley, the Full Cusco Tourist Ticket is the most popular ticket to buy. It is also the most expensive. Not all of the attractions listed on the ticket are must visit, but it does include the most popular attractions such as Saqsayhuman, Pisaq and Ollantaytambo. If you plan on visiting both Cusco and the Sacred Valley, this is the ticket to buy. This ticket is valid for 10 days, unlike the other tickets which are valid for just 1 – 2 days.
Validity: 10 Days
Price (2018): S/. 130 (US$ 47)
Included: Saqsayhuman, Qenko, Pucapucara, Tambomachay, Museo de Arte Popular, Museo Histórico Regional, Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo, Museo de Sitio de Korikancha, Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo, Monumento de Pachacutec, Tipon, Pikillacta, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero & Moray.
Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTCPI) / Circuit I – Saqsayhuman
This partial Cusco Tourist Ticket includes just 4 entrances. The attractions are the 4 main attractions located just outside of Cusco and not in the city itself. Take note that this ticket is valid for just 1 day!
Validity: 1 Day
Price (2018): S/. 70 (US$ 25)
Included: Saqsayhuman, Qenko, Pucapucara & Tambomachay.
Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTCPII) / Circuit II – City & South Sacred Valley
This partial Cusco Tourist Ticket includes 8 entrances. Generally speaking the attractions listed on this ticket are the least visited of all in the Cusco region. The Museo Histórico Regional (the original home of Garcilaso de la Vega) and the Inca archaeological site of Tipon are definitely worth visiting. Take note that this ticket is only valid for 2 days.
Validity: 2 Days
Price (2018): S/. 70 (US$ 25)
Included: Museo de Arte Popular, Museo Histórico Regional, Museo Municipal de Arte Contemporáneo, Museo de Sitio de Korikancha, Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo, Monumento de Pachacutec, Tipon & Pikillacta.
Partial Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTCPIII) / Circuit III – Sacred Valley
This partial Cusco Tourist Ticket includes 4 entrances. It includes the most important attractions in the Sacred Valley, and is the ticket you need to buy if you are only visiting attractions in the Sacred Valley and not Cusco. Take note that this ticket is only valid for 2 days.
Validity: 2 Days
Price (2018): S/. 70 (US$ 25)
Included: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero & Moray.
Points of Sale
You can buy the partial or full Cusco Tourist Ticket at any of the attractions listed on the ticket. You can also buy the tickets at the central office or the official tourist information centre called DIRCETUR.
BTG Ticket Office
Address: Avenida. El Sol 103 Galerías Turísticas
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Official Tourist Information Centre – DIRCETUR
Address: Calle Mantas (just off the main plaza)
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 08:00 – 12:00 hrs & 14:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Things to Know!
- To buy any of the Cusco Tourist Tickets you need to present your passport.
- You may be requested to show your passport along with the ticket to gain entrance to sites included on the ticket.
- Children under 9 don´t pay. You may need to show a passport as proof of age.
- Children aged 10 – 17 years old pay the reduced student rate, BTG Full S/. 70, BTC Partial S/.40 (passport needed as proof).
- The ticket cannot be bought with anticipation.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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Alternatively
If you’re only interested in doing some of the options included in these tickets without paying the full price or would rather do a combination of tours not available as a ticket above, you can book each tour separately online for cheaper. To compare operators and prices take a look at this page on Find Local Trips.
Getting to Cusco
Many of the tours you can do with the Cusco Tourist Tickets are completely captivating. Particularly for any travellers interested in the history and culture of Peru. However, it is important for travellers to take time to acclimatize to the altitude in Cusco before starting any adventurous activities. For most travellers, the effects of altitude will only be some shortness of breath and a headache. However, should any of these conditions worsen or remain troubling after a few hours, it can be a severe even life-threatening problem, and should be taken seriously.
Additional planning must be made to look after your health.
One of the main recommendions for acclimatization is to ascend gradually. The optimal way to adjust is to spend at least 24 hours at every 2000ft. increase in altitude. It is crucial to allow time to acclimatize while travelling to Cusco and Machu Picchu. If journeying from Cusco to Lima we strongly suggest following Peru Hop‘s route along the coast and up to Cusco from the amazing city of Arequipa. This route ascends gradually allowing you important time to acclimatise to the increasingly thinner air and help prevent any issues when visiting the UNESCO heritage site. Travelling by bus is important as the slower ascent helps a lot compared to flying direct to altitude from sea level.
As you reach higher altitudes follow these simple steps:
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid alcohol.
- Eat small meals
- Restrict exercise (initially)
Plan wisely and don’t let that dream trip turn into a nightmare by having to fight altitude sickness.
