Cusco Tourist Ticket: Boleto Turístico General (BTG)

The Cusco Tourist Ticket, also known as the Boleto Turístico General (BTG), is a comprehensive pass that gives visitors access to various archaeological sites, museums and cultural attractions in and around the city of Cusco. The Cusco Tourist Ticket is essential for those who wish to explore the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Cusco region. The BTG Cusco is valid for 10 days in Cusco, but does not include admission to Machu Picchu or the Inca Trail.

If you purchase this ticket, we recommend that you keep it safe during your trip. If you lose it, you will have to buy a new ticket as it is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Key features of the Boleto Turístico General include:

Multiple Sites: The ticket covers entrance to various archaeological sites, including well-known locations such as Sacsayhuaman, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Moray, Quenqo, Pucapucara, Tambochay, Tipon, and Pikillacta.

Museums: It provides access to various museums in Cusco, such as the Pachacuted Monument, Qoricancha Museum, Arte Popular Museum, Contemporary Museum, and Regional History Museum, allowing visitors to delve into the art, history, and cultural artifacts of the region.

Theatre: The Cusco tourist ticket also includes a show of the typical dance traditions of Cusco. This performance begins at 06:00 at the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo theater, located on Av. Sol.

Duration: The BTG is typically valid for 10 days, allowing visitors flexibility in planning their itinerary. Different circuits within the ticket may have distinct validity periods.

Which Tours Can You Use the General Tourist Ticket For?

If you are planning to visit Cusco for more than a week, we recommend that you purchase the Cusco Tourist Ticket. This ticket allows you to visit local museums and 10 archaeological sites in the Cusco region in 10 days. Alternatively, you can book day tours in Cusco with BoletoPeru.

Cusco Tour Half Day

This half day tour includes visits to Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay. It also includes the Cusco Cathedral and Qoricancha, although these last two sites require an additional entrance fee.

Combo Sacred Valley with Moray and Salineras

This tour departs from Cusco and visits four major archaeological sites: Chinchero, Moray, Ollantaytambo and Pisac. It also includes a stop at the Salt Mines (additional $8 USD for tickets) and a local market.

Sacred Valley Day Tour from Cusco

This tour includes three of the most important archaeological sites in the Sacred Valley: Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chinchero.

South Valley Day Tour

This morning tour visits the Inca sites of Tipón and Pikillacta, as well as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” at Andahuaylillas (additional $8 USD for entrance fee).

Moray, Maras and Salineras Tour

This tour focuses on three of the main attractions in the Sacred Valley: Moray, Maras and the Salt Mines. It starts at 9:00 am and ends at 2:00 pm.