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Hagia Sophia tickets Choose the right visit in two minutes.

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Hagia Sophia's domes and minarets seen from Sultanahmet
Plan the landmarkExterior, gallery and practical entry details
Hagia Sophia's central dome, chandeliers and calligraphy roundels
Inside
Golden Byzantine mosaic inside Hagia Sophia
Mosaics
€28 from price Visit day code delivery Museum kiosk ticket collection Non-refundable main option

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Three clear ways to visit Hagia Sophia

Three formats, the essential terms and one direct booking link each.

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Prices and conditions can change. We checked these details on 7 August 2026; GetYourGuide shows the final price, cancellation policy and total before payment.

Hagia Sophia illuminated against an evening sky
Venue tariff€25Online from €28 adds advance booking, audio and AR.

Hagia Sophia ticket price

What changes when you book online?

Convenience and digital extras—not permission to skip security.

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At the venue€25Published tariff
Plan aheadFrom €28Entry + audio + AR
Full Old CityFrom €142Three attractions

Main ticket · step by step

How the online Hagia Sophia ticket works

Four steps from checkout to the upper gallery.

Golden Byzantine mosaic of the Virgin and Child with imperial figures in Hagia Sophia
What the paid route unlocksThe upper gallery holds some of Hagia Sophia's most important mosaics.
  1. 1

    Choose your date

    Confirm the option and final total.

  2. 2

    Get the visit-day code

    It arrives on the day you visit.

  3. 3

    Collect the ticket

    Exchange the code at the museum kiosk.

  4. 4

    Join security

    Screening remains mandatory.

Before you leave

Hagia Sophia visitor essentials

Four things to check before you set out.

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01

Tourist route

Paid upper gallery; ground floor for worship.

See the route
02

Opening hours

Recheck seasonal and Friday access.

Check hours
03

Security

Every visitor still joins screening.

Understand queues
04

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees; carry a scarf.

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Build a Sultanahmet day

Add one nearby sight—not five rushed stops

Choose one strong addition and leave time to enjoy it.

Answer the practical questions

Plan the visit before you book

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Hagia Sophia ticket price

Venue tariff or online convenience?
Timing

Opening hours and Friday access

Plan around prayers and seasonal hours.
Queues

What “skip the line” means

Ticket office and security are different.
Entry

Entrance and gallery route

Know where the cultural visit begins.
Clothing

Dress code

What women and men should wear.
Inside

Upper-gallery mosaics

Details worth looking for upstairs.
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Quick answers

Hagia Sophia ticket FAQ

Six quick answers before checkout.

Detail of the Empress Zoe mosaic in Hagia Sophia
Look for the details upstairs.
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Is this the official Hagia Sophia ticket website?

No. HagiaSophiaTicket is an independent visitor guide. Online booking links open the exact activity on GetYourGuide, and some are affiliate links.

Do tourists need a ticket for Hagia Sophia?

Yes. Cultural visitors use the paid upper-gallery route. The ground-floor prayer area is reserved for worship.

Can I buy Hagia Sophia tickets online?

Yes. The main online option can be booked in advance through GetYourGuide. Check the selected date, cancellation policy and delivery instructions before payment.

Does a skip-the-line ticket skip security?

No. It avoids the ticket-office line, but every visitor must still pass mandatory security screening.

How do I receive the main online ticket?

For the main offer shown here, a code is sent on the visit day. Show it at the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum kiosk to collect the mosque ticket, then continue to security.

What should I wear to Hagia Sophia?

Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Women should also cover their hair because Hagia Sophia is an active mosque.

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