Headout logo. Link to home.
Help
#2 out of 41 in Istanbul

Experience only the best of Hagia Sophia Tickets

We’ve done the hard work - Find only the best 9 experiences from hundreds of them so you can choose easily.

4.3/5

18.8K+ travellers love this

See what they have to say

Visitor's guide

Must-see highlights & key info

Hagia Sophia Tickets
Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and gardens, Istanbul.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view of dome and visitors inside.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Hagia Sophia interior with visitors, Istanbul, showcasing ornate domes and calligraphy.
Hagia Sophia interior with chandeliers and Arabic calligraphy, Istanbul.
Visitor admiring the Roman Pantheon interior with audio guide.
Mosaic of Virgin Mary and emperors in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia interior with ornate columns and intricate mosaics, Istanbul, Turkey.
Tourists with backpacks viewing Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, near a fountain.
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Skip the ticketing lines and step straight into Hagia Sophia’s breathtaking mix of Christian mosaics and Ottoman elegance, with a multilingual audio guide.

  • No waiting! Wander under the 56-meter-high dome, admire the shimmering Deësis mosaic of Christ, and trace the calligraphic medallions.

  • Enhance your experience with options like a guided tour with an expert, skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern, audio guides for other top sites, guided tours of the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Old Town, plus a map of Istanbul’s historic wonders.

More details

  • Skip the ticketing lines and step straight into Hagia Sophia’s breathtaking mix of Christian mosaics and Ottoman elegance, with a multilingual audio guide.

  • No waiting! Wander under the 56-meter-high dome, admire the shimmering Deësis mosaic of Christ, and trace the calligraphic medallions.

  • Enhance your experience with options like a guided tour with an expert, skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern, audio guides for other top sites, guided tours of the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Old Town, plus a map of Istanbul’s historic wonders.

from
€32.50
Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Entry Tickets
Exterior of the Topkapi palace
Topkapi Palace courtyard with ornate tile walls and arches, Istanbul.
Tourists with backpacks viewing Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, near a fountain.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with reflections on the water.
Statue inside the Basilica cistern
Topkapi Palace Harem interior with ornate decorations and seating area, Istanbul.
Tour group with guide at Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, near ornate tiled wall.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view of dome and visitors inside.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia.
Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, part of Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern tour.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket.

  • Explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards, Imperial Harem, and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.

  • Admire Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, minarets, and layered history with an included audio guide in 5 languages.

  • Descend into the eerie, columned world of the Basilica Cistern — the city's ancient underground water system. Catch a glimpse of ancient columns and the large, mysterious Medusa’s head.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern's Medusa heads are still a mystery — no one knows where they came from or why they’re sideways.

More details

  • Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket.

  • Explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards, Imperial Harem, and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.

  • Admire Hagia Sophia’s mosaics, minarets, and layered history with an included audio guide in 5 languages.

  • Descend into the eerie, columned world of the Basilica Cistern — the city's ancient underground water system. Catch a glimpse of ancient columns and the large, mysterious Medusa’s head.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern's Medusa heads are still a mystery — no one knows where they came from or why they’re sideways.

from €130.90
€126.97

3% off

Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Upside-down Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under clear blue sky in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia mosaics detail, Istanbul, Turkey.
Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Statue inside the Basilica cistern
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view of dome and visitors inside.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with historical architecture in view.
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Get convenient skip-the-line tickets to explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace, complete with immersive audio guides.

  • Discover the mysterious Basilica Cistern, where you’ll find towering stone columns and the legendary Medusa heads hidden beneath the city streets.

  • Walk into Hagia Sophia and head up to the Upper Gallery for a close-up view of its dazzling golden mosaics.

More details

  • Get convenient skip-the-line tickets to explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks at your own pace, complete with immersive audio guides.

  • Discover the mysterious Basilica Cistern, where you’ll find towering stone columns and the legendary Medusa heads hidden beneath the city streets.

  • Walk into Hagia Sophia and head up to the Upper Gallery for a close-up view of its dazzling golden mosaics.

from €66
€62.70

5% off

Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Illuminated columns of The Basilica Cistern
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Royal Kiosk interior with intricate tilework inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under clear blue sky in Istanbul.
Historian guiding a group inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, pointing at intricate wall designs.
Upside-down Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Tourists exploring the historic Basilica Cistern in Istanbul, a unique combo tour offering skip-the-line tickets and a hop-on hop-off bus tour, saving 9%
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Interior view of Istanbul's Blue Mosque showcasing intricate tilework and grand arches.
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, part of the Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise tour.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Free cancellation
Extended validity
Instant confirmation
2 more
  • Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.

  • Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.

  • Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.

  • Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, an expert guided tour, and multilingual audio guides, all in one day.

More details

  • Begin your experience at the Blue Mosque, where over 20,000 hand-painted tiles and stained-glass windows create a calm, glowing space of worship and design.

  • Take in the grandeur of Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, look up at its golden mosaics, and uncover centuries of imperial history with your audio guide.

  • Explore the hidden terrains of the Basilica Cistern, where rows of ancient columns stand in water and the haunting Medusa heads wait in the shadows.

  • Enjoy the comfort of exploring Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line tickets, an expert guided tour, and multilingual audio guides, all in one day.

from €114
€99

13% off

Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia interior with ornate domes and arches, Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors observing the Deesis mosaic in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
Blue Mosque exterior in Istanbul with domes and minarets against a clear sky.
Blue Mosque interior with intricate tilework and stained glass windows, Istanbul.
Illuminated columns of The Basilica Cistern
Galata Tower in Istanbul viewed from a narrow street, showcasing its historic architecture.
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
3 hr
1 more
  • Skip the lines and explore the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with one ticket and stories from an expert guide.

  • Blue Mosque's Iznik tiles, elephant-foot pillars supporting its vast domes, and handwoven carpets covering the vast prayer hall, will leave you in awe.

  • Find hidden marble doors at Hagia Sophia, tombs of Ottoman sultans, mosaics once buried under centuries of plaster, and giant oil lamps.

  • On a guided walk of Istanbul's Old Town, pass by the Million Stone, once the zero-mile marker of the Byzantine Empire, and the Obelisk of Theodosius from Ancient Egypt.

  • Upgrade and descend into Istanbul’s depths with a guided tour of Basilica Cistern’s eerie forest of columns, where carp swim beneath glowing arches.

More details

  • Skip the lines and explore the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia with one ticket and stories from an expert guide.

  • Blue Mosque's Iznik tiles, elephant-foot pillars supporting its vast domes, and handwoven carpets covering the vast prayer hall, will leave you in awe.

  • Find hidden marble doors at Hagia Sophia, tombs of Ottoman sultans, mosaics once buried under centuries of plaster, and giant oil lamps.

  • On a guided walk of Istanbul's Old Town, pass by the Million Stone, once the zero-mile marker of the Byzantine Empire, and the Obelisk of Theodosius from Ancient Egypt.

  • Upgrade and descend into Istanbul’s depths with a guided tour of Basilica Cistern’s eerie forest of columns, where carp swim beneath glowing arches.

from €59
€53

10% off

Historian guiding a group inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, pointing at intricate wall designs.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under clear blue sky in Istanbul.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view of dome and visitors inside.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with historical architecture in view.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Hagia Sophia interior with Arabic calligraphy and ornate dome, Istanbul.
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, surrounded by greenery.
Bosphorus cruise ship sailing with Istanbul skyline and mosque in the background.
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
1 more
  • Skip the lines and experience Hagia Sophia’s storied past with a one-hour guided tour led by a licensed English-speaking licensed guide.

  • Explore the minbar from the Ottoman era, the bronze doors of the entrance, and the marble ramp leading to the upper galleries—all while an expert reveals lesser-known stories about this landmark.

  • Enhance your experience with upgrades like multilingual audio guides, headsets, skip-the-line entry and guided tours of the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, a handy Istanbul Old Town map, and a Hippodrome and Old Town walking tour.

More details

  • Skip the lines and experience Hagia Sophia’s storied past with a one-hour guided tour led by a licensed English-speaking licensed guide.

  • Explore the minbar from the Ottoman era, the bronze doors of the entrance, and the marble ramp leading to the upper galleries—all while an expert reveals lesser-known stories about this landmark.

  • Enhance your experience with upgrades like multilingual audio guides, headsets, skip-the-line entry and guided tours of the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, a handy Istanbul Old Town map, and a Hippodrome and Old Town walking tour.

from
€39
Hagia Sophia interior with visitors, part of Istanbul MegaPass attractions.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, entrance with historical architecture and tourists exploring.
Gate of Salutation entrance at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with tourists exploring the historic site.
Hagia Sophia Museum exterior with minarets in Eminonu, Istanbul, showcasing Byzantine architecture.
Pillars inside The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.
Dolmabahce Palace exterior with ornate architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hop-on hop-off bus passing by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
Bosphorus dinner cruise ship with guests dining, Istanbul skyline in the evening.
Ferry approaching Haydarpasa Railway Station in Istanbul, Turkey.
Woman relaxing in a traditional Turkish bath in Istanbul, Turkey.
Sufi whirling dervish performing traditional dance in Istanbul, Turkey.
Aerial view of a yacht cruising on the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey.
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.

  • Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.

  • Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.

  • Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.

  • Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox—no paper, no pickup, just fast and easy access at every site.

More details

  • Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.

  • Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.

  • Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.

  • Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.

  • Once you book, all attraction tickets land directly in your inbox—no paper, no pickup, just fast and easy access at every site.

from
€129
Galata Tower and Basilica Cistern
Galata Tower exterior with nearby buildings in Istanbul under a clear blue sky.
Staircase inside Galata Tower, Istanbul, with stone walls and arched ceiling.
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with reflections on the water.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Ancient wine jugs displayed inside Galata Tower, Istanbul.
Young couple walking in a colorful alley in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, with street art and historic buildings.
Tourists capturing the Basilica Cistern on an Old City Walking tour, Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise visible.
Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, part of Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern tour.
Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
1 more
  • Experience Istanbul from a different perspective atop the Galata Tower, where an express elevator ride takes you to the lookout platform for a hassle-free view.

  • Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.

  • Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.

  • See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.

  • Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.

More details

  • Experience Istanbul from a different perspective atop the Galata Tower, where an express elevator ride takes you to the lookout platform for a hassle-free view.

  • Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.

  • Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.

  • See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.

  • Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.

from €78.50
€68.40

13% off

Hot air balloons over Cappadocia landscape at sunrise, showcasing safety measures in place.
Hot air balloon inflating at sunrise in Cappadocia, Turkey with rocky landscape.
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia's unique rock formations.
Woman in fedora and shawl gazing at hot air balloons in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Turkish breakfast with fried eggs, olives, bread, and tea.
Hand holding a glass of champagne near a hot air balloon in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Hot air balloons over Cappadocia's unique rock formations, Turkey.
Instant confirmation
3 hr
Mobile ticket
2 more
  • Soar high above the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, witnessing the sun's first rays painting the Goreme Valley landscape gold, on a hot air balloon ride.

  • Kickstart your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel, a hot cup of coffee or tea, and some breakfast snacks to fuel your flight.

  • Float over the ancient caves, vineyards orchards, and rock-cut dwellings, soaking in panoramic views.

  • Upon landing, celebrate your journey with a traditional champagne toast, a flight certificate to take home, or a royal medal to take home.

  • Get to choose how intimate your experience is, fly with 28 other adventurers on the standard flight, or limit it to 20 on the premium flight/royal queen flight.

  • Fun Fact: Hidden beneath Cappadocia’s exquisite landscape are over 50 underground cities!

More details

  • Soar high above the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, witnessing the sun's first rays painting the Goreme Valley landscape gold, on a hot air balloon ride.

  • Kickstart your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel, a hot cup of coffee or tea, and some breakfast snacks to fuel your flight.

  • Float over the ancient caves, vineyards orchards, and rock-cut dwellings, soaking in panoramic views.

  • Upon landing, celebrate your journey with a traditional champagne toast, a flight certificate to take home, or a royal medal to take home.

  • Get to choose how intimate your experience is, fly with 28 other adventurers on the standard flight, or limit it to 20 on the premium flight/royal queen flight.

  • Fun Fact: Hidden beneath Cappadocia’s exquisite landscape are over 50 underground cities!

from
€110

Pro tips to help you make a pick

About Hagia Sophia

Dating back to 537 AD, Hagia Sophia has been a church, mosque, museum, and mosque once again during its 1,500-year history. Its blend of Christian and Islamic architectural styles make it one of Istanbul's most iconic historic landmarks.


Address
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Year opened
537
Founded by
Emperor Justinian I
Visitors per year
3500000
Unesco status
1985
Did you know?

Why visit Hagia Sophia?

Highlights

Plan your visit

Travel guides and tips

Millions love heading out with us

Lynette G Babilonia
US

Lynette

5/5
United States
Ticketing was easy, Blue Mosque was beautiful, and our tour guide was excellent. Cenker was very knowledgeable, fun, lively and very accommodating.
Rodolfo Malberti
IT

Rodolfo

4/5
Italy
All beautiful, especially Cistern and St. Sophia Mosque which, however, due to earthquake ilb23 April, we could see today 24 April. Courtesy and professionalism of the Guide. Thank you
RICARDO RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ
ES

Ricardo

4/5
Spain
Meeting point easy to find. Quick to receive tickets (once giving the reserve papers of the app) and go inside the palace.
LA SALA PHILIPPE

La

4/5
This saved us queuing twice (1 for the ticket, 1 for the entrance). A little expensive, but when you see how long the queues are...
Libin Thomas
IE

Libin

5/5
Ireland
Absolutely magical experience! Floating above the fairy chimneys and surreal landscapes of Cappadocia at sunrise felt like stepping into a dream. The views were breathtaking, the ride was smooth, and the crew was professional and friendly throughout. A bucket-list adventure that lived up to the hype — highly recommended!
Rocío Sánchez Montilla
ES

Rocío

5/5
Spain
Absolutely the whole experience was excellent. The pilot in charge of our flight explained everything in detail and made the trip truly enjoyable. A dream come true. Thank you!!!!!!
Mohammad Tariq

Mohammad

4/5
Hagia sofya and topkapi palace were good. However Turkish and Islamic museum guide didn't accompany us in the tour today and no tour guide is here in Dolmabachi palace. We were told 1:30 pm but no body showed up till now. Now is 2:26 pm.
Khurram Shaikh
AE

Khurram

4/5
United Arab Emirates
Guide was good. Explained things very well. Museum tickets were not included in the skip the line tickets, it was only the upper floor of the mosque that was included.
Download app section background

We've served 40 million+ guests and we are here for you

40 million+

Happy customers across 10,000+ experiences

In the media

Featured and recommended by the best brands

24 x 7 help center

Have a question? Live chat with local experts anywhere, anytime