2027 Türkiye Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees | Updated Guide

2027 Türkiye Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees: A Guide for Local and Foreign Visitors

Updated: September 12, 2026

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees to be applied in Türkiye in 2027 have been updated.

Under the new regulation of the General Directorate of Revolving Funds Management of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (DÖSİMM), most of the new tariffs will start to apply as of April 1, 2027.

The new tariffs cover individual admission tickets as well as combined tickets and MuseumPass options offered to foreign visitors.

For citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, the MüzeKart application continues at many museums and archaeological sites, while entrance fees for foreign visitors are predominantly set in Euros.

It is also stated that, at visitor sites where the service is available, Electronic Guide / Audio Guide services are included in the entrance fees for foreign visitors and that the tariffs include VAT.

2027 Türkiye Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees

Rather than listing all of the hundreds of museums and archaeological sites across Türkiye, we have compiled some of the most important destinations frequently visited during trips to Türkiye below.

Museum / Archaeological Site	Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye	Foreign Visitors
Galata Tower	Admission with MüzeKart	€35
Maiden’s Tower	Admission with MüzeKart	€30
Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum	50% discount with MüzeKart	€30
Istanbul Archaeological Museums	Admission with MüzeKart	€16
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts	Admission with MüzeKart	€19
Ephesus Archaeological Site + Digital Museum	MüzeKart; Digital Experience section may be charged separately	€45
Ephesus Terrace Houses	Discounted 225 TL with MüzeKart	€16
Ayasuluk – St. Jean	Admission with MüzeKart	€7
Pergamon Acropolis	Admission with MüzeKart	€16
Pergamon Asklepion	Admission with MüzeKart	€15
Hierapolis – Pamukkale	Admission with MüzeKart	€35
Laodicea	Admission with MüzeKart	€13
Aspendos	Admission with MüzeKart	€16
Perge	Admission with MüzeKart	€12
Phaselis	Admission with MüzeKart	€11
Olympos	Admission with MüzeKart	€11
Patara	Admission with MüzeKart	€16
St. Nicholas Memorial Museum	Admission with MüzeKart	€19
Myra Archaeological Site	Admission with MüzeKart	€15
Göreme Archaeological Site	Admission with MüzeKart	€22
Göreme Dark Church	Discounted 125 TL with MüzeKart	€7
Kaymaklı Underground City	Admission with MüzeKart	€15
Derinkuyu Underground City	Admission with MüzeKart	€15
Zelve – Paşabağları	Admission with MüzeKart	€13
Göbeklitepe + Karahantepe	Admission with MüzeKart	€22
Göbeklitepe Immersive Center	Admission with MüzeKart	€5
Troy Archaeological Site + Troy Museum	Admission with MüzeKart	€30
Assos Archaeological Site	Admission with MüzeKart	€12
Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology	Admission with MüzeKart	€22
Bodrum Mausoleum Memorial Museum	Admission with MüzeKart	€5
Bodrum Ancient Theater	Free	Free
Sumela Monastery	Admission with MüzeKart	€22
Mount Nemrut Archaeological Site	Admission with MüzeKart	€11

In Istanbul, Galata Tower is priced at €35, Maiden’s Tower at €30, Istanbul Archaeological Museums at €16, and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts at €19. The foreign visitor price for the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum is €30, while MüzeKart holders receive a 50% discount.

Ephesus Entrance Fee 2027

Ephesus, one of Türkiye’s most important archaeological destinations, is one of the main stops on Aegean tours for both local and foreign visitors.

As of April 1, 2027, the Ephesus Archaeological Site and Digital Museum entrance fee is €45 for foreign visitors.

The Terrace Houses are priced at €16, while the Ayasuluk – St. Jean Archaeological Site is priced at €7. A discounted 225 TL tariff applies to MüzeKart holders for the Terrace Houses.

The combined ticket covering Ephesus Archaeological Site, Digital Museum, and Terrace Houses is €57.

Pamukkale Entrance Fee 2027

The foreign visitor entrance fee for the Hierapolis – Pamukkale Archaeological Site is €35.

Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye can enter with MüzeKart.

The nearby Laodicea Archaeological Site is priced at €13 for foreign visitors.

These entrance fees should be included in the travel budget in advance, especially for cultural tours following the Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus route.

Cappadocia Museum and Archaeological Site Prices 2027

A travel program in Cappadocia generally includes multiple paid visitor sites.

Key prices for foreign visitors in 2027 include:

Göreme Archaeological Site: €22
Kaymaklı Underground City: €15
Derinkuyu Underground City: €15
Zelve – Paşabağları: €13
Göreme Dark Church: €7

A discounted 125 TL tariff applies to MüzeKart holders for the Dark Church.

Foreign visitors planning to visit multiple sites may benefit from comparing individual entrance fees with the MuseumPass Cappadocia option.

Göbeklitepe Entrance Fee 2027

The foreign visitor entrance fee for Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe Archaeological Site – Taş Tepeler in Şanlıurfa is €22.

The Göbeklitepe Immersive Center is priced at €5 on its own, while the option covering Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, and the Immersive Center is €23.

The MüzeKart application is valid for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye.

Antalya and Mediterranean Region Entrance Fees

Antalya, one of Türkiye’s busiest holiday destinations, is also home to numerous important ancient cities and cultural heritage sites.

Some 2027 foreign visitor fees include:

Aspendos: €16
Perge: €12
Phaselis: €11
Olympos: €11
Patara: €16
St. Nicholas Memorial Museum: €19
Myra Archaeological Site: €15

MüzeKart can be used by citizens of the Republic of Türkiye at these visitor sites.

Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology 2027

The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, located inside Bodrum Castle, costs €22 for foreign visitors.

The Mausoleum Memorial Museum costs €5, while the Bodrum Ancient Theater is listed as free.

Sumela Monastery and Mount Nemrut 2027

The foreign visitor entrance fee for Sumela Monastery in Trabzon is €22, and MüzeKart is valid.

The Mount Nemrut Archaeological Site in Adıyaman costs €11 for foreign visitors and can be visited with MüzeKart.

2027 Combined Ticket Options

DÖSİMM tariffs also include some combined ticket options for foreign visitors.

Combined tickets are valid for 72 hours from the time of first use.

Notable options include:

Combined Ticket	Foreign Visitor Price
Maiden’s Tower + Galata Tower	€60
Ephesus + Digital Museum + Terrace Houses	€57
Ephesus Museum + Ephesus + Terrace Houses + St. Jean	€72
Troy Archaeological Site + Troy Museum	€30
Troy + Troy Museum + Assos	€40
Göbeklitepe + Karahantepe + Immersive Center	€23

As the combined ticket tariff is published for foreign visitors, the MüzeKart and specific entrance conditions for the relevant sites should be evaluated separately for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye.

MuseumPass Türkiye 2027 Prices

MuseumPass options are available for foreign visitors who will visit museums and archaeological sites in multiple cities.

MuseumPass	2027 Price	Validity
MuseumPass Türkiye	€185	15 days
MuseumPass Istanbul	€120	5 days
MuseumPass Aegean	€105	7 days
MuseumPass Mediterranean	€100	7 days
MuseumPass Cappadocia	€75	3 days

MuseumPass Türkiye allows foreign visitors to visit more than 300 museums and archaeological sites for 15 days.

For citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, the primary option is MüzeKart.

Whether MuseumPass is advantageous may vary depending on the travel itinerary, so comparing the sites to be visited with individual ticket prices is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Ephesus entrance fee in 2027?

Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye can enter the Ephesus Archaeological Site with MüzeKart; an additional fee may apply for the Digital Experience Museum. The Ephesus Archaeological Site + Digital Museum entrance fee for foreign visitors is €45. The Terrace Houses are €16 for foreign visitors and a discounted 225 TL for MüzeKart holders.

How much is the Pamukkale entrance fee in 2027?

Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye can enter the Hierapolis – Pamukkale Archaeological Site with MüzeKart. The foreign visitor entrance fee is

How much is MuseumPass Türkiye in 2027?

MuseumPass Türkiye costs €185 for foreign visitors and is valid for 15 days. It covers more than 300 museums and archaeological sites. For citizens of the Republic of Türkiye, the primary product is MüzeKart.

When will the 2027 museum and archaeological site prices take effect?

Most of the new tariffs will apply as of April 1, 2027. Different effective dates may apply at some visitor sites.

Note: Entrance fees, MüzeKart conditions, and visitor policies may be changed by the relevant authorities. Checking the latest information before travel is recommended.