Hagia Sophia · Istanbul 5-day itinerary

Sultanahmet · History and architecture

Check current tickets and entry conditions for the tourist visiting area. Leave time for the square and nearby streets.

Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye

Check current visiting times and accessible areas with the official source.

Depends on visiting area

Do not confuse worship access with the tourist visitor route. Check accessible areas, dress requirements and restoration arrangements for your visiting day. Continue on foot around Sultanahmet to avoid unnecessary travel.

Plan around prayer times, tickets and transport schedules.

1–1.5 hours

Editorial illustration; not a photograph of the location.