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Hagia Sophia: entry ticket and museum option

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Hagia Sophia and its minarets in Istanbul

The experience

Visit Hagia Sophia independently, with the option to add the separate History & Experience Museum.

IS THIS YOUR TICKET?

Entry or museum combo

Visitors considering both Hagia Sophia and the separate History Museum.

Before choosing: Choose the mosque-entry option; the History Museum is a different building.

Duration / validityAround 1 hour

GuideAudio narration · AR experience

DestinationIstanbul

Activity operator: DEM MUSEUMS

What’s included

Included

Hagia Sophia visitor admission
AR experience and multilingual narration

Not included

Food, transfers and headphones
History Museum unless the combo is selected

Know your ticket options

Hagia Sophia entry

The mosque visitor ticket.

Mosque + History Museum

Adds admission to the separate museum; it is a different visit.

Choose your date, guests and final option at the booking step.

Plan your visit

Meeting point & ticket delivery

For the entry-only option, the listing instructs visitors to exchange their code at the History & Experience Museum ticket desk, 08:00–18:00. Combo tickets are emailed. Follow the instructions for your option.

Good to know

Dress modestly and bring a charged phone.
Under-8s need proof of age for free entry.
The listing gives mosque hours as 08:00–19:30, last entry 19:00, with a Friday 12:30–14:30 closure.
Security queues remain. Non-folding strollers are not allowed.

Accessibility

Step-free access has not been confirmed for this specific option. If you need it, ask the operator before booking.

Cancellation & changes

Non-refundable, according to the current listing.

The terms shown for your selected option at checkout apply to your booking.

Details reviewed on 9 September 2026 against the booking partner’s product listing. Prices are snapshots; availability and operating arrangements may change.

BEYOND THE TICKET

After your visit

Leave room for the rest of your day.

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