Discover the timeless beauty of Hagia Sophia, where Byzantine artistry, Ottoman heritage, and centuries of history come together. Reserve your ticket online and explore one of Istanbul’s most celebrated landmarks.
At a glance
- Museums
- Hagia Sophia Visitor Gallery
- Validity
- Valid on the date you choose
- Ticket handover
- At our meeting point — details in your confirmation
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before your date
What’s included
The ticket admits to the upper Visitor Gallery along the designated visitor route, looking down into the monumental interior.
Hagia Sophia is an active mosque: cover shoulders and knees; women cover their hair.
Not included: the ground-floor prayer area and the separate Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum.
Closed to visitors on Fridays 12:30–14:30 for prayers.
What’s not included
- A live guided tour — collecting your tickets from our host is not a tour, unless the product says so.
- Transport between the museums.
Ticket collection
Entrance tickets are handed to you in person at our meeting point; its location and directions are in your confirmation e-mail. The e-mail itself is not an entrance ticket. Security checks and ticket validation at each museum still apply.
