Cusco Tourist Ticket — What’s the Boleto Turistico of Cusco?

The Cusco Tourist Ticket or Boleto Turistico Cusco in Spanish, is a document that contains 16 most outstanding attractions of Cusco city and the region of Cuzco, without this document you won´t be able to visit most of the attractions such as archaeological sites, museums and colonial houses.

If you don´t want to buy the whole Ticket of 16 attractions, there is also the possibility of purchasing only Half Tickets. If you are a foreigner student or Peruvian student, there are special discounts! Check out all details below¡

1. Types of Cusco Tourist Ticket

Type of the Ticket	What will you explore?
Boleto Integral	Ten archaeological sites + Four museums + A cultural center + An urban monument – in total 16 attractions.
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 1	Four archaeological sites.
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 2	Two archaeological sites + Four museums + A cultural center + An urban monument.
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 3	Four archaeological sites.

1.1 Boleto Integral (Whole Ticket)

Why to buy this ticket?

We recommend you to buy the Whole Ticket, only if you will be several days in Cusco (at least 7 days), so that you have time to visit all the attractions included in this ticket.

What attractions will I explore with this ticket?

1. Sacsayhuamán
2. Qenqo
3. Puca Pucara
4. Tambomachay
5. Pisac
6. Ollantaytambo
7. Chinchero
8. Pikillaqta
9. Tipón
10. Moray
11. Inca Pachacuteq Monument
12. Qosqo Native Art Center
13. Contemporary Art Museum
14. Popular Art Museum
15. Regional History Museum
16. Qoricancha on-site Museum — Don´t get confused with the Qoricancha temple which is not included in this ticket.

1.2 Boleto Parcial (Half ticket) – Circuit 1

Why buy this ticket?

Buy this ticket only if you will stay in Cusco city for 1 or 2 days maximum.

What excursions can I take with this ticket?

This ticket is good for doing the classic city tour of Cusco or for a walk to Saqsayhuaman with a Guide or on your own.

If you are going to do the classic free walking tour in Cusco, you don´t need to buy any tourist ticket at all unless you joine the free tour of Sacsayhuamán.

What attractions will I explore with this ticket?

1. Sacsayhuamán
2. Qenqo
3. Puca Pucara
4. Tambomachay

1.3 Boleto Parcial (Half ticket) – Circuit 2

Why buy this ticket?

Buy this ticket if you don’t want to do the famous classic city tour of Cusco, however you are very interested in visiting some museums in the historical center of Cusco, in attending the presentation of traditional dances of Cusco and exploring the south valley of Cusco.

What excursions can I take with this ticket?

You can do south valley excursion, this valley is very popular for visitors who want to combine in their experience both colonial Andean baroque art and archaeological sites such as Pikillaqta and Tipon, and you can also visit some museums in the city of Cusco on your own.

What attractions will I explore with this ticket?

1. Pikillaqta
2. Tipón
3. Contemporary Art Museum
4. Regional Historical Museum
5. Popular art museum
6. Qoricancha on-site Museum — Don’t get confused with the Qoricancha temple that is not included in this ticket
7. Qosqo Native Art Center
8. Inca Pachacuteq Monument

Important: Does not include the Inka Museum or the Qoricancha Temple

1.4 Boleto Parcial (Half ticket) – Circuit 3:

Why buy this ticket?

Buy this ticket if you are going to stay in Cusco for at least 3 days.

What excursions can I take with this ticket?

This ticket is good to do joining either the Classic Sacred Valley Tour — Three attractions or Vip Sacred Valley Tour — Five attractions.

What attractions will I explore with this ticket?

1. Pisac
2. Ollantaytambo
3. Chinchero
4. Moray

Important: This ticket does not include the entrance to the Salt Mines (Salineras de Maras)

1.5 Boleto Integral for Students and minors with Special Discount

Why buy this ticket?

Buy this ticket so that you pay less for more! – applies only for students, no matter your nationality, the discount is for all students.

What attractions will I explore with this ticket?

1. Sacsayhuamán
2. Qenqo
3. Puca Pucara
4. Tambomachay
5. Pisac
6. Ollantaytambo
7. Chinchero
8. Pikillaqta
9. Tipón
10. Moray
11. Inca Pachacuteq Monument
12. Qosqo Native Art Center
13. Contemporary Art Museum
14. Popular Art Museum
15. Regional History Museum
16. Qoricancha on-site Museum — Don’t get confused with the Qoricancha temple which is not included in this ticket

Requirements to buy the Boleto Integral for students:

• You must be under 25 years old (you cannot be 25 years old)
• You must bring your Original Identity Document – photocopies are not accepted
• If you are a foreigner you must have your ISIC card in physical, photocopies are not accepted
• If you are a Peruvian student you must have your Student Card issued by SUNEDU or the Ministry of Education, bring the original physical card with you, photocopies are not accepted
• If you are under 18 years old, there is also a discount, it applies to all kids in between 10 and 17 years old and 11 months, you must bring your Original Identification Document — No ISIC card
• If you have kids younger than 10 years old, they might visit the attractions of the Boleto Turistico for free, just bring their original documents. Keep in mind that this a probability, not necessarily what it will happen since the local authorities keep on changing the rules
• Important: There is no Half Ticket for students, you can only buy the Whole ticket

2. Where to buy the Tourist Ticket of Cusco?

• You can buy it at the same archaeological or attraction site, take cash in Soles. Cards, Dollars, Euros are not accepted.
• Keep in mind that you won’t be able to buy this ticket Online, the purchase is in person, you can also contact your travel agent so that they buy it for you.
• Do the purchase at COSITUC main office, located on avenida el Sol N° 185 (Galerías Turísticas), they are open from Monday through Friday from 8am to 5:30pm and on Saturdays from 8:30am until 12:30pm.

3. Can I buy the Tourist Ticket the same day as my excursion?

Yes, you can do it; but you must bring local currency — Peruvian Soles in cash. Cards, euros or dollars are not accepted.

4. What is the price?

The price varies according to the visitor’s nationality, payment is made in Soles and in cash – not foreign currency such as USD is accepted.

Type of Tourist Ticket	Price for foreigners	Price for peruvians	The ticket is valid for:
Boleto Integral	130 Soles	70 Soles	10 days
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 1	70 Soles	40 Soles	1 day
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 2	70 Soles	40 Soles	2 days
Boleto Parcial – Circuit 3	70 Soles	40 Soles	2 days
Boleto Integral for students	70 Soles	40 Soles	10 days

5. Is the Cusco tourist ticket worth it?

Yes it is, because this document will let you explore awesome attractions, however it is also good to check how many days will you be in Cusco and what attractions you’re planning to see; For example, some tourists do only the Classic Sacred Valley Tour (Pisaq and Ollantaytambo), Machu Picchu citadel and the Historical Center Free Walking Tour – If this is you case also then just buy the Boleto Parcial – Circuit 3, you don’t have to waste your money by buying the Boleto Integral.

6. Do I have to buy the Cusco tourist ticket in advance?

You don’t need to book the Cusco Tourist Ticket in advance, you can buy it in person one day before your excursion or the same day.

7. What is not included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket?

• Tourist Guide and Tips
• Transport
• The Inka Museum
• The Qoricancha Temple
• The Cathedral and all the Churches of Cusco
• The Entrance Ticket for Machu Picchu, Wayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain
• The Religious Circuit Ticket – This ticket allows you to access various churches in Cusco
• Entrance to the Salinas de Maras
• Entrance to Raqchi
• Entrance to Andahualillas
• Entrance to Choquequirao
• Entrance to the Mountain of Colors
• Entrance to the 7 Lagoons
• Entrance to the Rainbow Mountain – Vincunca
• Entrance to Palccoyo

8. Frequently asked questions – FAQS

Can I transfer my Tourist Ticket to another visitor? No, the use of the ticket is personal, when you buy this ticket, the government will print your name on the ticket.

Are there discounts for citizens from Andean Community Countries? No, only for students.

Can I use the ticket twice? The ticket can only be used One-Time, each time you visit an attraction the booth controllers will punch a hole on your ticket – The punch is made on the attraction you are visiting.

Can I buy the ticket online? No, all purchase of the ticket is in person, if you want to book it in advance contact your travel agent before coming to Cusco.

What ticket do I need for the city tour?

• You can buy the Boleto Integral or also the Boleto Parcial – Circuit 1.
• Keep in mind that, you will also visit the Qoricancha and the Cathedral on the city tour, none of those attractions are included on the Tourist Ticket.

Can I buy the ticket for “One Attraction Only”? No, you can’t; If you want to visit only Saqsayhuaman and not the other attractions such as Tambomachay or Qenqo, you will have to buy the Boleto Parcial – Circuit 1. There is NO an option to pay for only Saqsayhuaman.

Can I have discounts if I buy several tickets? No, the discounts are only for national and international students.

9. Images of the 16 attractions