Pamukkale tickets and entrance fee 2026
Foreign adults pay €30 for Hierapolis-Pamukkale in 2026. One ticket covers the travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Swimming in the Antique Pool, also called Cleopatra's Pool, is a separate extra, and the archaeological museum is free.
The fee is set in euros for foreign visitors but paid in Turkish lira, at the central bank's effective selling rate of the previous business day. The lira amount at the till therefore moves with the exchange rate, and there is no fixed lira price for the €30.
If you book a tour with transfer, look at the list of what the price includes. Entrance is often an option you tick, and the pool is usually extra.
Our picks: Pamukkale tickets and tours with entry
Our take: if you are already in Pamukkale, the queue-free ticket is all you need. From Izmir, the guided day already includes the entry.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided day trip from Izmir with entry
- Pamukkale-Hierapolis entry
- Guide
- Lunch
A full day from the coast with the travertines and Hierapolis. The site entry is included; Cleopatra's Pool is not.
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Pamukkale and Hierapolis ticket without the queue
- Entry without the ticket queue
- Ancient city, theatre and museum
Adult entry to the travertines and the ancient city. The audio guide comes only with the matching option; Cleopatra's Pool is extra.
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Entrance tickets, guided visits and day trips from the coast, with live prices and availability. Check which options include the entrance fee and which include the pool.
What each ticket costs
Prices for foreign visitors in 2026.
| Ticket | Price 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terraces and Hierapolis, foreign adult | €30 | One ticket for both |
| Terraces and Hierapolis, foreign child up to 8 | Free | Passport or ID card needed |
| Archaeological museum | Free | In the Roman baths of Hierapolis |
| Antique Pool | See the next table | Extra, on top of entrance |
| Groups of 40 or more | – | Must register and set a date in advance with the museum directorate |
Reductions that exist for Turkish citizens do not apply to foreign visitors, so students and seniors from abroad should plan with the full €30. For most visitors the single €30 ticket is all they need. Add the pool only if you plan to swim.
Antique Pool fees
Prices in lira for the timetable that runs from 14 September 2026 to 1 May 2027.
| Group | Pool fee |
|---|---|
| Children 0 to 6 | Free |
| Foreign children 7 to 12 | TRY 300 |
| Foreign adults, over 12 | TRY 600 |
| Turkish children and teenagers 7 to 18 | TRY 125 |
| Adult holders of the Turkish MüzeKart | TRY 235 |
| Travel agency group purchase | TRY 500, not an individual rate |
| Visitors with a disability, plus one companion | Free |
The pool fee is paid on top of entrance. The Antique Pool was closed for renovation from January 2025, and reopening was announced for 1 May 2026. Check whether swimming is currently possible before you plan to swim. More on the Cleopatra's Pool page.
Museum passes: do they pay off?
Two state passes list Hierapolis. Check the current list of included sites when you buy.
| Ticket or pass | Price | Validity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single ticket, Hierapolis-Pamukkale | €30 | One visit | Terraces and Hierapolis |
| MuseumPass Türkiye | €165 | 15 days from first entry | One entry per site, more than 350 sites, night visits excluded |
| MuseumPass Mediterranean | €90 | 7 days from first use | One entry per site in Antalya, Mersin, Adana and Denizli. The Antique Pool and night visits are excluded |
The Turkish MüzeKart is valid for Turkish citizens and is not a tourist pass. For most visitors who only see Pamukkale, the single ticket is the simpler choice. A pass is worth working out only if you plan to visit many paid sites within its validity, for example along the Mediterranean coast. If your route includes Ephesus, add up its costs too: see the Ephesus ticket prices.
Where and how to buy
Individual visitors can buy tickets at the ticket offices at the gates. E-tickets are also sold through the state museum administration. The final price and any booking fee appear at checkout, so check them before you pay.
Ticket sales end at 17:00 or 18:00 depending on the entrance, so arrive in the morning. The gate times are on the opening hours page.
Before you pay
Four checks that avoid surprises at the gate.
Pay in lira
Euro prices are converted at the previous business day's rate. Bring a card or lira cash and expect small differences from day to day.
Bring ID for children
Free entry for foreign children up to 8 needs a passport or identity card.
Tour or ticket
Many tours list entrance as an option. Without it you buy the €30 ticket at the gate.
Tours compared →The pool is separate
No tour or pass makes the Antique Pool free by default. Check the includes list and the pool status first.
Cleopatra's Pool →
Pamukkale tickets: frequently asked questions
How much is the Pamukkale ticket in 2026?
€30 for foreign adults, covering the terraces and Hierapolis on one ticket. It is paid in lira at the previous business day's rate. The Antique Pool costs extra.
Is the Antique Pool included in the entrance fee?
No. Swimming is an extra: TRY 600 for adults over 12 in the 2026/27 season. Check that swimming is currently possible before you plan to swim.
Do children pay?
Foreign children up to 8 years enter free with a passport or identity card. The pool has its own age bands: children 0 to 6 are free, foreign children 7 to 12 pay TRY 300.
Do I have to book in advance?
Individual visitors can buy at the gate. Groups of 40 or more must register in advance with the museum directorate. An online ticket shows the final price at checkout.
Is there a student or senior discount for foreign visitors?
There is no general discount for foreign visitors, so plan with the full €30.
Is pamukkalehotsprings.org the official ticket site?
No. This is an independent guide. It is not run by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Pamukkale-Hierapolis site, the Antique Pool or MuseumPass, and it is not connected to any tour operator.