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Hagia Sophia Admission Tickets

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Save your time with these skip-the-line entry tickets to Hagia Sophia, with an audio guide in 23 languages. Marvel at the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Highlights

Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.
Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.
Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.
Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.

Inclusions

Skip the ticket line to Hagia Sophia
Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area
Audio guide in 23 languages (optional)
Entry to the Hagia Sophia History Museum (optional)
10% discount at Dsign Cafe

Exclusions

Skip the security line

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United Kingdom, United States, France and over 67 countries have loved this experience

Jo-anne

5/5

May, 2024

The whole process was easy picked up my ticket & through the checkpoint quickly. Inside was breathtaking. Only issue was audio only worked for half of the exhibits due to weak wifi but I could still read the notes about the exhibits.

Tamar

5/5

May, 2024

It was a dream come true, I wanted to see it for a long time, the peace and the preserved parts of the old temple, the architecture, it's all amazing

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Giulia

3/5

May, 2024

Finding the tickets was a bit complicated and the audio guide was not working: entering the code in the reported app we were getting error message

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Marisol

4/5

May, 2024

The kindness of the staff and the guide to help me out with the ticket and guide me to skip the long lines. (I did arrange a ticket for Monday, but i couldn't make it because I tok the wrong bus, and it was almost time for aya sophia to close). So by this, thank u 🙏❤️

Lynne

4/5

May, 2024

So glad we found these online tickets! We visited later in the day, which meant limited remaining open time, so we only had to wait in the long security line. Ww would have liked to have more guidance, or an escort, regarding where to go after picking up the tickets, but we figured it out. The audio tour was only for one person and there were two of us, so that was only OK. That said, getting to visit the Hagia Sophia was wonderful and well worth the effort to get there.

Your Experience

Skip-the-line entry to the legendary Hagia Sophia

Discover Istanbul’s gem, the world-famous Hagia Sophia , with these convenient skip-the-line entry tickets. A must-visit for first-timers in Istanbul, this church-turned-mosque-turned-museum has much to offer, in terms of architectural beauty and historical significance. Learn about the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires with the aid of your audio guide, available in 23 languages.

A step back in time

Take in the magnificent art and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center, you can stroll through the upper gallery while gazing at the mesmerizing mosaics and the imperial dome to get a glimpse into the rich history of Hagia Sophia.

Operating hours

Hagia Sophia

Monday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Know before you go

What's not allowed

The prayer area in the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

What to bring

Don't forget to carry your own headphones to listen to the audio guide.

Accessibility

This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.
The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.
Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia
Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf
Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders
Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction
Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.
Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.