How much does the Hagia Sophia entrance fee cost in 2026 and why does it keep increasing?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
The adult ticket price jumped from about 1000 TRY in June to 1600 TRY by July 2026 — it's being raised every couple of weeks. Kids under 12 get a 50% discount.
What the community said
Many tourists are shocked by how fast the price rises: some expected to pay a much smaller amount, but the actual entrance fee turned out to be far higher — for that price you'd expect at least an audio guide included.
3 days ago
By mid-July 2026 the adult ticket costs 1600 TRY — a noticeable jump even within a couple of weeks compared to earlier in the month.
3 days ago 1600 TRY (adult)
In late June 2026 the adult ticket was 1200 TRY, and by early July it had already risen to 1600 TRY.
3 days ago 1200→1600 TRY
Before the trip the website listed 1000 TRY for adults, but by June 18 the actual price paid was 1200 TRY — prices change faster than the online info gets updated. Children under 12 get a 50% discount.
3 days ago 1000→1200 TRY, 50% discount for kids under 12