Walk through Machu Picchu in VR
You do not just watch a screen here. You move through a free-roam virtual world that recreates Machu Picchu with temples, plazas and mountain views in immersive detail.
Free-roam VR adventure through the lost Inca city
Step into a free-roam virtual reality expedition through Machu Picchu and explore temples, plazas and mountain landscapes inspired by the ancient Inca citadel. This indoor experience in Manchester combines cinematic storytelling, historical detail and interactive VR technology in one timed visit.
You’ll move through the experience with an adjustable VR headset, guided by virtual storytelling and supported by on-site staff. It is designed for older children, teens and adults looking for something immersive, educational and different from a standard museum visit.
The venue is wheelchair accessible, lockers are available on site, and tickets are delivered digitally for easy entry on the day. Browse more immersive experiences and VR days out.
Standard ticket includes entry for one person to Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City at your selected session time. The experience is timed, and you choose your date and time when booking.
Group ticket options are also referenced on the official booking journey for larger bookings. Both ticket routes cover entry to the immersive free-roam VR experience.
This is a walk-through VR experience that lets you explore a digital recreation of Machu Picchu with temples, terraces and plazas brought to life around you. It is built as a shared, multi-user experience, so you move through the story as part of a guided session rather than watching from the sidelines.
You do not just watch a screen here. You move through a free-roam virtual world that recreates Machu Picchu with temples, plazas and mountain views in immersive detail.
You choose your session when booking, and tickets are delivered digitally. On arrival, staff help with check-in and equipment before the experience begins.
The official age guidance is 10+, and the format is best suited to older children, teens and adults who can comfortably wear a VR headset and walk through the space for the session. It is a good fit for families looking for a shared indoor activity with a strong history theme.
Running for a limited time only. December 4, 2025 - February 28, 2026
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Transmission House, 11 Tib Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1AF, England
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Last updated: 08:53 21/01/2026
Most asked questions relating to Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City.
Your ticket includes entry to Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City and use of the VR equipment. It covers the free-roam immersive experience itself. Food, drink, parking and travel are not included.