Hagia Sophia ticket price 2026 at a glance
The visitor area costs €25. The rate is the same for Turkish and foreign nationals. Children under 8 enter free and show ID at the turnstiles, so the full price starts on the eighth birthday.
The ticket belongs to the visitor route, not to the prayer space. Hagia Sophia is used as a mosque, and since 15 January 2024 foreign tourists have used a separate route with a ticket that leads to the upper gallery. Do not plan on walking through the ground-floor prayer hall as a tourist. This page is an independent guide and does not sell tickets.
Who pays what
Prices as listed in 2026. Show valid ID where it is asked for.
| Visitor | Price 2026 | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and children from 8 years | €25 | Same rate for Turkish and foreign nationals |
| Children under 8 | Free | Show ID at the turnstiles |
| Accompanying guides | Free | With a professional guide ID |
| Turkish citizens who come to pray | – | Free prayer access was promised when the ticket began. It is not a free sightseeing ticket. |
Do not plan with a combined price for the gallery and the History and Experience Museum next door. The two are separate tickets for separate buildings.
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Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque small-group tour
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How to buy and where the entrance is
What to expect on the day.
Cash desk and online
Both a cash desk and online sale are mentioned. The online link on a visitor information page leads to a third-party booking platform. Do not assume a direct state checkout, a fee-free price or instant entry, and read the conditions of the booking you choose.
The entrance
As of July 2026 the visitor entrance is opposite the Fountain of Ahmed III on Bab-ı Hümayun Caddesi, close to the palace gate. This is a temporary access linked to the restoration work, so look for signs on the square.
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An agency portal lists a validity of 60 days from purchase and no cancellation or refund for tickets bought through it. These are trade conditions. The terms of your own booking may be different, so read them before you pay.
Date and time
Read your ticket for any date or time condition before you travel. Opening hours and the Friday break are on a separate page.
Opening hours →Compared with other tickets nearby
Prices in 2026. Each ticket covers its own place.
| Ticket | Price 2026 | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Hagia Sophia visitor area | €25 | The separate visitor route to the upper gallery |
| History and Experience Museum | €25 | 13 halls in a different building; the Museum Card is not valid |
| Istanbul Museum Pass | €105 | 13 museums over 5 days; the Hagia Sophia gallery is not part of it |
| Topkapı Palace combined ticket | – | Palace, Harem and Hagia Irene in one ticket; valid for one day |
A press report from September 2026 mentions €120 for the pass in the coming tariff year, while the current product page shows €105. Plan with €105 for 2026. More on the Museum Pass, the museum and Topkapi Palace.
What the ticket shows you
The restoration affects parts of the view.
The route leads to the upper gallery, where the mosaics are, among them the Deësis in the south gallery and the panels of Christ with Constantine IX and Zoe and of Mary with John II Komnenos and Irene. Work on the dome and the eastern half-dome was documented in September 2026, with a protective structure and a steel platform, and no firm completion date was named. Do not expect an unobstructed view of the dome or the prayer hall. The inside page lists what you can see, and the dress code page tells you what to wear.
Hagia Sophia tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is a Hagia Sophia ticket?
The visitor area costs €25 in 2026, the same for Turkish and foreign nationals. Children under 8 are free.
Do I need to book in advance?
Read the conditions of the ticket you choose. Booking online is possible through a third-party platform, and a cash desk is mentioned too. Do not count on a fee-free price or instant entry.
Can I enter the ground-floor prayer hall with this ticket?
Do not plan on it. The ticket is for the separate visitor route to the upper gallery. The ground floor is a place of worship.
Does the Istanbul Museum Pass include Hagia Sophia?
No. The gallery is not part of the pass. See the Museum Pass page for what it covers.
Is the museum next door included in the €25?
No. The History and Experience Museum is in a different building and has its own ticket of €25 in 2026. There is no combined price to plan with.
Is hagia-sofia.org selling these tickets?
No. This is an independent guide. It has no link to the mosque administration, the ministry or the ticket seller.