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Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.
Imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with intricate carvings, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia interior with visitors exploring the historic architecture in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia interior with historic architecture in Istanbul.
tourist listening to audio guide in Roman Pantheon
Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul, showcasing skip-the-line tour experience.
Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul, showcasing skip-the-line access.
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€32.50
Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Entry Tickets
Exterior of the Topkapi palace
Harem inside the Topkapi Palace
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Pillars inside the Basilica Cistern in Istanbul with dimly lit arches and reflections on water.
Statue inside the Basilica cistern
Sultan's quarters of the Topkapi Palace
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
Imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with intricate carvings, Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors exploring the interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, during a guided tour.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
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  • 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.

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  • 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 €136.40
€129.29

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Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia
Woman exploring Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with illuminated columns and arches.
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.
Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul on a sunny day.
Hagia Sophia mosaics detail, Istanbul, Turkey.
Basilica Cistern interior with columns, part of Istanbul Combo tour including Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
Statue inside the Basilica cistern
Imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with intricate carvings, Istanbul, Turkey.
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
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  • 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.

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  • 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 €71.50
€64.98

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Woman exploring Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with illuminated columns and arches.
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 exterior with visitors in Istanbul on a sunny day.
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.
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%
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
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.
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
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  • 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.

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  • 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

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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 Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, with illuminated columns and arches.
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3 hr
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  • 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.

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  • 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

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Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul on a sunny day.
Imperial gate of Hagia Sophia with intricate carvings, Istanbul, Turkey.
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Visitors exploring the interior of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, during a guided tour.
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets and domes in Istanbul, Turkey.
Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Instant confirmation
Flexible duration
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€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.
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Mobile ticket
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  • 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.

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  • 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  Hagia Sophia
Aerial view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, surrounded by cityscape.
Visitors ascending stairs to Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey.
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Aerial view of Galata Tower in Istanbul at sunset.
Panoramic view of Istanbul from Galata Tower, showcasing Bosphorus Strait and cityscape.
Hagia Sophia exterior with visitors in Istanbul on a sunny day.
Hagia Sophia interior with visitors exploring the historic architecture in Istanbul.
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  • Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.

  • Your guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

  • Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.

  • From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.

  • Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.

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  • Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.

  • Your guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

  • Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.

  • From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.

  • Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.

from €78.50
€70.68

10% off

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Hot air balloon inflating at sunrise in Cappadocia, Turkey, with scenic landscape in the background.
Hot air balloons floating over Cappadocia's unique rock formations at sunrise.
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Turkish breakfast spread at Cappadocia Goreme Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Tour
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Cappadocia landscape with hot air balloons at sunrise, Turkey.
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  • 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!

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  • 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!

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€110

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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
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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!!!!!!
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
Stan-Filimon Florina-Ioana
RO

Stan-filimon

5/5
Romania
The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. We didn't have to stay in line and that was a relief as there were hundreds of people waiting. I would definitely recommend and do it again.
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.
Abirami Subramanian
US

Abirami

5/5
United States
Don't think I would've appreciated Hagia Sophia enough without a guide. I was on the fence about it but glad I booked the tour. Ali was great - very patient and very knowledgeable.
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