Hagia Sophia Official Website

Direct links to the Turkish Ministry of Culture museum portal, what you can do there, and how this site differs. We are an authorised reseller — not the museum itself.

This page links to the official Hagia Sophia portal run by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism for institutional information — research access, mosque etiquette guidelines, press enquiries. For booking, the same upper-gallery tickets are available here with free 24-hour cancellation. See also our visitors guide.

Official website

Where to find it

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism maintains the official Hagia Sophia information page at muze.gen.tr/muze-detay/ayasofya. The mosque itself is administered by the Diyanet (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs); the upper-gallery Hagia Sophia Experience Museum has its own ticketing portal.

What the official site offers

Authoritative information on opening hours, prayer-time closures, the architectural history of the building, current restoration projects on the dome and apse, and contact details for school visits, research access and press requests. The Ministry portal is the source of truth for any administrative or institutional question.

How this site differs

This site exists to make booking faster, with a clearer mobile experience, in more languages and with flexible cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Tickets here include the same upper-gallery admission as those bought direct. For institutional questions, mosque etiquette guidelines, or research access, use the official site.

Ministry of Culture phone enquiries: +90 312 470 8000, weekdays 09:00–17:00 Turkish time.

Official Website FAQ

Tickets, contact, and what is the official site

Is this the official Hagia Sophia site?
No. The official information portal is muze.gen.tr/muze-detay/ayasofya, run by the Turkish Ministry of Culture. We are an authorised reseller offering tickets in multiple languages with flexible cancellation.
Are the tickets the same?
Yes — both include the same upper-gallery Hagia Sophia Experience Museum admission. The booking experience and refund terms differ.
How do I contact Hagia Sophia directly?
For mosque-related questions, contact the Diyanet office at the building. For museum questions, contact the Ministry of Culture at +90 312 470 8000, weekdays 09:00–17:00 Turkish time.
Can I see virtual tours of the building?
Yes — the Ministry of Culture maintains a 360° virtual tour of the building accessible from the official portal, which is excellent for visitors who can't make it to the upper gallery.
Are there school or student visits?
Yes — Turkish schools can book free educational visits via the Ministry portal. International school groups should contact the Ministry of Culture directly with at least 4 weeks' notice.
Can I get press accreditation here?
No — press requests must go through the Turkish Ministry of Culture press office at the official portal.
Where can I find official mosque etiquette guidelines?
On the Diyanet website and the Ministry of Culture portal. Both have detailed dress-code guidance and prayer-time schedules.
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