Combo (Save 5%): Entry Tickets to Galata Tower with Optional Audio Guide + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

The tower itself is well worth visiting, but with istanbul.com it costs €32.50, including a host/escort (not a tour guide) and an audio guide. With Headout, it’s €41.90 with no meetup scheduled. You had to bring your own earphones from home and download the audio guide yourself (inside, there were reception issues). I repeat, the tower is well worth it, but in the end, you still have to wait in line for the elevator (max 6 people at a time, though we had been warned about this). To sum up: way too expensive for offering zero service other than the entry voucher (and keeping in mind that the line at the ticket office next to the tower wasn't prohibitive, though that might just have been luck). Paolo & family

We were very impressed by the historical significance of the Hagia Sophia and the many details preserved from its long history. The explanations via the audio guide were also compelling, and the price was fair. Thank you!

As a building, Hagia Sophia is simply unique. However, the "fast track" note on this ticket was a bit misleading, since it primarily covers visiting the second floor of Hagia Sophia, and there isn't really a line for the ground floor anyway (at least not when we visited the mosque). Still, it's always well worth a visit!

The ability to arrive relatively early, skip the line, and enjoy the basilica without too many tourists. In the future, if there is an option to visit and buy a "skip-the-line" ticket, I will definitely do so.

Great purchasing experience on the website, intuitive platform, secure payment. The only downside was the delay in receiving the tickets by email, which arrived later than expected. Apart from this hiccup, the service is recommended.

Since I bought my ticket through Headout, I didn’t have to wait in line in the heat; I headed straight to the entrance and got in with ease. However, I forgot to bring my headphones. That said, there were plenty of guides on hand to help, so I didn’t really miss having the headset. Since I knew that Hagia Sophia is now a mosque where people pray, I’d brought a scarf with me—it came in very handy. I also didn’t wear shorts or sleeveless tops, so I didn’t have to use the cover-ups they provide.