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Hagia Sophia Tickets & Entrance Fee 2026

Hagia Sophia · Tickets from €35 · Open 09:00–19:30

Hagia Sophia entrance fee in 2026

Official ticket prices can change during the year, but the current visitor reference is €25 official visitor-gallery ticket. Online options usually start from €35 and may include audio guide, instant confirmation or cancellation flexibility.

Ticket typePriceIncludesBest for
Standard visit€25 official visitor-gallery ticketEntry onlyTravellers who do not mind queueing
Skip-the-line ticket€35Priority-style access · mobile ticketMost visitors in peak season
Combo ticket€123Three major Istanbul sightsVisitors with one full sightseeing day

Book in advance if your visit falls on a weekend, public holiday or cruise-ship arrival day.

Hagia Sophia ticket price comparison (2026)

Hagia Sophia tickets start from €35 in 2026. Compare visitor-gallery tickets, guided tours and combo options that pair Hagia Sophia with Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque.

Ticket Type Price Includes Skip Line Best For
Hagia Sophia Ticket + Audio Guide Bestseller €35 Visitor gallery entry · digital audio guide ✓ Most visitors
Hagia Sophia Mosque Guided Tour €39 Guided tour · local expert ✗ First-time visitors
Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Combo €84 2 attractions · audio guides ✓ Two-venue planners
Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Tour €94 3 landmarks · guided route ✗ Classic Sultanahmet route

Entrance Fee — visitor tips

Hagia Sophia official entry is €25 official visitor-gallery ticket. Online visitor tickets start from €35 and are usually better for avoiding ticket-office queues.

  • 45–90 minutes
  • Sultanahmet, Istanbul
  • Updated May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

Hagia Sophia — FAQ

Yes. Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul’s most important visitor stops and is easy to combine with other Sultanahmet attractions.
Online options start from €35. The official visitor reference is €25 official visitor-gallery ticket, but prices can change during the year.
Advance booking is recommended from April to October, on weekends and public holidays.
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Hagia Sophia Tickets & Tours (2026)

We've compared the top-rated options so you can choose the ideal experience. All tickets include skip-the-line access.

Bestseller Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket with Audio Guide
MegaPass
★★★★½ 4.6 (8,600+ reviews)

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket with Audio Guide

Pre-book visitor-gallery access with a digital audio guide. Ideal for seeing the great dome, upper gallery and key mosaics while skipping the ticket office line; security checks still apply.

Visitor gallery entry Digital audio guide Mobile ticket Instant confirmation
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€35
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Guided Tour Hagia Sophia Mosque Guided Tour
MegaPass
★★★★★ 4.7 (5,200+ reviews)

Hagia Sophia Mosque Guided Tour

Join a guided introduction to Hagia Sophia and learn the essential Byzantine and Ottoman story before continuing your visit around Sultanahmet.

Guided tour Local expert Byzantine & Ottoman history Great for first visits
From
€39
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Best Combo Combo: Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
MegaPass
★★★★★ 4.8 (2,500+ reviews)

Combo: Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide

Visit Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern with one flexible mobile combo. Includes entry to both attractions, digital audio guides, Istanbul City Guide PDF and 3-Day Itinerary PDF. Ticket office lines are skipped; security checks still apply.

Hagia Sophia entry Basilica Cistern entry Ticket office line skipped Digital audio guides Mobile ticket Istanbul City Guide PDF 3-Day Itinerary PDF
From
€84
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Guided Combo Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour
MegaPass
★★★★★ 4.7 (1,800+ reviews)

Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour

Cover three Sultanahmet icons in one guided route. Best for first-time visitors who want the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern in a single classic Istanbul plan.

Blue Mosque guided visit Hagia Sophia visit Basilica Cistern visit Classic Sultanahmet route
From
€94 €88
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