Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to Istanbul’s top attractions – Topkapi Palace and Basicilia Cistern, a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, and guided tours of Hagia Sophia.

With a validity of 3 days, use this ticket to explore each site at your own pace or do all tours in one day with the same tour guide in 5 hours.

Listen to the famed history of these famous landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide and an audio guide app available in 8 languages.

Relax, as you sail away on the Bosphorus waterway on a 90-minute cruise and take in the spectacular beauty of Istanbul.

Did you know? Istanbul was once the capital city of three empires – Roman, Latin, and Ottoman.

Tick off two experiences with one combo visit to Hagia Sophia and the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum.

Start with a 30-minute 3D tour through themed rooms, immersing yourself in Ottoman history with sound effects and engaging displays.

Then, enjoy a guided tour of Hagia Sophia to admire Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman architecture, and centuries of history.

Did you know? Hagia Sophia was a museum from 1935 until 2020, before being reconverted into a mosque and earning UNESCO World Heritage status.

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.

Do away with long lines and experience Hagia Sophia's rich cultural heritage on a one-hour guided tour led by an English-speaking guide.

Explore the Ottoman-era minbar, bronze entrance doors, and marble ramp to the upper galleries while your guide shares lesser-known stories.

Admire the stunning mosaics, towering dome, intricate calligraphy, and interiors that reflect centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

Upgrade your visit with guided tours of the Blue Mosque for a well-rounded experience of Istanbul's culture and history.

Experience two of Istanbul’s top landmarks with one combo ticket that includes fast-track entry to both Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Walk into Hagia Sophia and uncover its marble doors and centuries-old mosaics once buried beneath layers of plaster, guided by an expert.

At the Blue Mosque, admire vivid Iznik tiles, towering elephant-foot pillars, and the vast prayer hall lined with handwoven carpets, all showcasing classic Ottoman heritage.

Prefer exploring more? Choose the self-guided audio tour for detailed commentary at your own pace or upgrade to include a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace.

Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern to start your guided tour, valid for 3 days.

Reap the benefits of a guided tour included in this ticket which can be availed for 3 museums.

Choose to visit the sites on one single day or on separate days with the flexibility of this ticket.

Feel free to explore the museums after the guided tour and learn interesting facts about them with the help of the audio guides available in 9 different languages.

Take a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour in Istanbul, boarding from 11 stops every 30 minutes to explore landmarks like Sultanahmet Square and Taksim Square.

Catch panoramic views of Bosphorus Strait lined with minarets from the open-top deck, with 8-language audio guides making the city’s sights come alive.

Hop off a bus and skip the queues to Hagia Sophia, and marvel at its grand dome and intricate Islamic calligraphy.

Hagia Sophia is a true work of art with its tall minarets, marble pillars, and dazzling gold mosaics that fuse Byzantine and Ottoman styles.

Fun fact: Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, and now a museum, showcasing Istanbul's rich and diverse religious history.