Everything About Hagia Sophia Tickets and Tours!

Snapshot

Timings: 9 am to 7.30 pm.

Best Time to Visit: 9 am to 11 am.

Duration: 3 hours

Highlights: Museum, Tombs

Location: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul,

Price: ₺1,199 ($33)

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Hagia Sophia Museum Tickets with Audio Guide

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$28

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Hagia Sophia Private Tour

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Which ticket is best for you?

For Solo & Budget-Friendly Travelers

Suggested Ticket: 

Ticket Price: ₺1,199 ($36)

Solo visitors and those traveling on a budget will enjoy the experience of the standard Hagia Sophia tickets!

This ticket allows you to explore the Mosque and admire the Byzantine architecture at your own pace.

It is the cheapest ticket option available for purchase and is valid till the museum closes!

For a Religious Visit

Suggested Ticket:

Ticket Price: ₺2,653 ($79)

Pilgrims looking to see Istanbul’s top sacred spaces must take the Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque!

They can admire the stunning interiors and quiet ambiance of both places, get blessings, and fulfill all their wishes through prayer. 

This best-selling experience also includes a 3-hour professional guided tour to discover more about these two Mosques’ religious significance and history! 

For a Group Tour

Suggested Ticket: 

Ticket Price: ₺8,048 ($249)

You can enjoy a group experience on the Hagia Sophia Private Tour and explore some of Istanbul’s most popular attractions with a private guide!

The prices of these tour tickets decrease if more members from the same group book, allowing big family and friend groups to enjoy an affordable experience. 

The guide will give you a personalized experience focused only on your group, so you can get your questions answered on the tour!  

About the Attraction

Hagia Sophia was originally built to be an Orthodox Church, which was converted to a magnificent Mosque under Sultan Mehmed II in 1453.

In 1935, the Mosque underwent restorations to become a museum with stunning Byzantine architecture; it was made a Mosque again in 2020.

Because of these continuous changes, the Mosque you see today has unique combinations of Catholic and Islamic influences!

Today, it is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, attracting over 13 million visitors every year who journey to admire its beauty. 

Plan Your Visit

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Hagia Mosque is open all year from 9 am to 7.30 pm, seven days a week.

The mosque’s prayer area opens at 10 am from morning prayer time since cleaning and maintenance take place between these hours.  

You cannot enter the visiting area of the Mosque on Fridays between 12.30 pm and 2 pm because of the prayers happening. 

For detailed information, Read Hagia Sophia’s Opening Hours

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The Mosque is easily accessible from all parts of the city since it is in a crowded spot of Istanbul.

Metro Accessibility 

  • Sultanahmet metro station is the closest stop to the Mosque via line M2, a 7-minute walk away. 

Bus Services

  • Çatladıkapı bus stop is the closest stop, which is a 15-minute walk from the Mosque.
  • 35A, 36, 36ES, 38, 38Z, 97, and 92B bus lines will get you close to the Mosque. 

By Train

  • Catch the Marmaray train line to get to the Sirkeci train station, a 16-minute walk from the Mosque. 

Getting to the Mosque 

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Men and women must wear clothing that covers their legs, shoulders, arms, and knees.

Tight-fitting and see-through clothes are not allowed inside the Mosque.

Hats and sunglasses cannot be worn in the Mosque, but women must carry a headscarf in case they are asked to cover their heads.

Wear easy-to-remove footwear since it must be left behind at the entrance before entering the Mosque. 

Hagia Sophia Dress Code

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Visitors can use the main visiting area entrance of the Mosque from the Hagia Sophia Square.

However, this entrance has steps and is not wheelchair accessible.

Those who need mobility assistance should take the Turkish Citizens Entrance to enter with their wheelchair. 

If the main entrance is closed for construction, visitors can enter the Mosque from the temporary entrance gate across the Sultan Ahmed III fountain.

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Avoid taking photos of locals praying their Namaz prayers inside the Mosque.

Do not run around in the sacred space; maintain pin-drop silence, especially during prayer hours.

  • Don’t miss out on seeing the second-floor area of the Mosque; otherwise, you won’t be able to see the mosaics.
  • Avoid visiting during prayer time, as you will not be allowed to see the Hagia Mosque’s ground level during prayer hours. 
  • The entry lines take around fifteen minutes to an hour to move, so ensure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot. 
  • If you forgot your headscarf at home or are outside the dress code, you can buy a cheap cover-up from the ticket booth. 

Highlights

The Dome

A marvel of engineering, the Hagia Dome is the most stunning part of the attraction, with mosaics showing the lives of Jesus and Mother Mary.

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The Emperor’s Door

Used only by the Byzantine Emperors, this door is a grand 6th-century marvel welcoming all visitors. It is 7 meters tall, made of oak wood, and covered in bronze plates.

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Hagia Sophia Museum

An interactive 3D museum focusing on the history and architectural marvels of the Mosque, which is the perfect spot for history lovers!

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The Wishing Column

On the northern side of the Mosque is a massive column with a small hole. It is believed that your wish will be fulfilled if your thumb is wet after putting it on this hole and rotating it thrice.

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The Tombs

The Mosque has five ornately carved tombs of Sultans from the Ottoman period surrounding it, including Sultan Selim II, Sultan Mehmed II, and more.

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FAQs on Hagia Sophia Tickets & Tours

1. How much are tickets to Hagia Sophia?

2. Is Hagia Sophia entry free?

3. What day is Hagia Sophia closed?

4. Can you skip the line at Hagia Sophia?

5. What is the cost of a guided tour of the Hagia Mosque?

6. Are kids discounts available on Hagia Sophia tickets?

7. What is the cancellation and refund policy for the Hagia tickets?

8. How long is the ticket to Hagia Sophia valid?

9. Do I need to pick a time slot for the tickets?

10. Can I enter the Mosque again after exiting with the same ticket?

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