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Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum

Illuminated columns of The Basilica Cistern
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, Turkey.
Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul, showcasing historic architecture and cultural landmarks.
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul on sunny day
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the historic Dolmabahce Palace, with a view of the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern in the background, during a Combo Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour in 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%
Tourists exploring the stunning Blue Mosque, a highlight of the Combo Tour: Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets in Istanbul, part of the Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise tour.
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
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  • Enjoy fast-track entry into Basilica Cistern, one of the largest cisterns located in Istanbul with vaulted ceilings and raised wooden platforms with an expert guide.

  • Discover the heritage of a once-great Ottoman Empire and Istanbul’s spiritual side at the amazing Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Experience skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and listen to how it was once a church and later became a mosque, and finally a museum.

  • Learn about the history and architecture of Hagia Sophia from your insightful audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: The Blue mosque was located on a square known as the Sultanahmet Square, originally known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople and used to be a huge stadium for chariot races.

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  • Enjoy fast-track entry into Basilica Cistern, one of the largest cisterns located in Istanbul with vaulted ceilings and raised wooden platforms with an expert guide.

  • Discover the heritage of a once-great Ottoman Empire and Istanbul’s spiritual side at the amazing Blue Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Experience skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and listen to how it was once a church and later became a mosque, and finally a museum.

  • Learn about the history and architecture of Hagia Sophia from your insightful audio guide.

  • Fun Fact: The Blue mosque was located on a square known as the Sultanahmet Square, originally known as the Hippodrome of Constantinople and used to be a huge stadium for chariot races.

from €99
€89

10% off

Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia in Istanbul on sunny day
Hagia Sophia exterior with tourists on guided tour in Istanbul, Turkey.
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Selfie spot inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia
Exterior of Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Blue Mosque exterior with tourists, part of Istanbul combo tour including Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus Cruise.
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1 hour
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  • Enjoy fast-tracked entry and learn everything you can about Hagia Sophia, with a 1hr guided tour and a self-paced audio-guided tour.

  • Learn from a seasoned historian about Hagia Sophia, including its fascinating past as a church, then a mosque, and a world record holder.

  • Equipped with the knowledge you gathered from your guide, explore at your pace, with an audio guide available in the language of your choice.

  • Enrich your journey by adding a guided tour of the Blue Mosque or a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Old City, followed by a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise.

  • Fun fact: For over 1000 years, Hagia Sophia held the title of the world's largest dome (31-meters).

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  • Enjoy fast-tracked entry and learn everything you can about Hagia Sophia, with a 1hr guided tour and a self-paced audio-guided tour.

  • Learn from a seasoned historian about Hagia Sophia, including its fascinating past as a church, then a mosque, and a world record holder.

  • Equipped with the knowledge you gathered from your guide, explore at your pace, with an audio guide available in the language of your choice.

  • Enrich your journey by adding a guided tour of the Blue Mosque or a 1-hour guided walking tour of the Old City, followed by a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise.

  • Fun fact: For over 1000 years, Hagia Sophia held the title of the world's largest dome (31-meters).

from €49
€39

20% off

Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view in Istanbul, showcasing iconic architecture.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour tickets.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour tickets.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view in Istanbul, showcasing iconic architecture.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia exterior view, Istanbul tour tickets.
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Flexible duration
2 more
  • Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, with these entry tickets and learn of its history and architecture from a local guide.

  • Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the surrounding Old City, home to some of the most historic sites including the Blue Mosque.

  • Soak up the Blue Mosque’s carved tiles, painted glass windows, and different elements like its 5 main domes and 6 minarets.

  • Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.

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  • Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, with these entry tickets and learn of its history and architecture from a local guide.

  • Enjoy a complimentary walking tour of the surrounding Old City, home to some of the most historic sites including the Blue Mosque.

  • Soak up the Blue Mosque’s carved tiles, painted glass windows, and different elements like its 5 main domes and 6 minarets.

  • Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.

from €56
€53

5% off

Hagia Sophia Museum with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia Museum with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia Museum with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia Museum with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia Museum with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia Museum with audio Guided Tour
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
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1 more
  • Leave the long waiting queues behind and gain fast entry into the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets.

  • During this 30-minute 3D tour, wander through various rooms, each one representing a different era, along with a display of various invaluable artifacts.

  • Learn more about the history of the Ottomans on oversized screens with sound effects for an immersive experience and view never-before-seen Byzantine artworks housed in the museum.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque with an expert English-speaking guide, and entry (without a guide) to the Hagia Sophia Museum.

  • Did you know? The UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia Mosque functioned as a museum from 1935 until 2020, after which it was turned into a mosque.

More details

  • Leave the long waiting queues behind and gain fast entry into the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets.

  • During this 30-minute 3D tour, wander through various rooms, each one representing a different era, along with a display of various invaluable artifacts.

  • Learn more about the history of the Ottomans on oversized screens with sound effects for an immersive experience and view never-before-seen Byzantine artworks housed in the museum.

  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque with an expert English-speaking guide, and entry (without a guide) to the Hagia Sophia Museum.

  • Did you know? The UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia Mosque functioned as a museum from 1935 until 2020, after which it was turned into a mosque.

from
€26
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Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus, Istanbul, with tourists exploring city landmarks.
Tourists enjoying the Busforus 1/2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Istanbul, viewing city landmarks from the open-top bus
Father and son enjoy beautiful view on Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Istanbul
Historian Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, showcasing city tour route.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul, offering city tour views.
Hagia Sophia exterior with tourists on guided tour in Istanbul, Turkey.
Calligraphy in Hagia Sophia
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from €69.50
€66.97

4% off

Hagia Sophia exterior view, part of Combo Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern tour in Istanbul.
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
The gate of Salutation in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
Guide with visitors inside topkapi palace
Basilica Cistern guided tour in Istanbul, showcasing ancient columns and vaulted ceilings.
Basilica Cistern interior with columns, part of Istanbul Combo tour including Blue Mosque and Bosphorus Cruise.
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Visitors standing by the second courtyard of Topkapi Palace
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Basilica Cistern with Guided Tour
Tour guide showing a group of tourists around the historic Dolmabahce Palace, with a view of the Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern in the background, during a Combo Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Guided Tour in Istanbul
Free Cancellation
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Flexible duration
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  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

from €85
€79

7% off

Exterior of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Guided tour inside Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of Hagia Sophia Sophia
Exterior of Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, part of the 3-day museum pass guided tour.
Interior of dome of Blue Mosque
Cruise ship on the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul
Maiden Tower and Bosphorus Cruise view in Istanbul, Turkey, with museum ticket combo.
Dolmabahce Palace by the Bosphorus Strait
The gate of Salutation in Topkapi Palace
Guided Tour of Topkapi Palace Museum
Topkapi Palace's Harem
Pillars of basilica cistern
Tourists by the sculptures inside the basilica cistern
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of the Istanbul Combo tour.
Free Cancellation
Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
3 more
  • 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.

More details

  • 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.
from €179
€149

17% off

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PARASKEVOPOULOU ELENI
GR

Paraskevopoulou

5/5
Greece
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A great experience (second visit in 10 years) due to Yakupha who was well informed about historical details and looked really passionate with his job. Thank you again and again!
Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Giuseppe La Camera
IT

Giuseppe

5/5
Italy
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Beautiful experience, well organized and with a kind, friendly and passionate guide! Definitely worth the price of the ticket. Plus you skip the queue for access to the sites, something not to be overlooked especially during the hottest times of the year.
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Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Mohd Umair
AE

Mohd

5/5
United Arab Emirates
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It was an amazing experience and the best part was our guide Ms Buse. She was so thorough with the history of the places we visited with her and gave us all the details even if they were small. She was very courteous and understanding as we had a toddler with us.
Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Lance Russell Minor
US

Lance

5/5
United States
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The mosques were cool. The best part was our guide, Hal. Very knowledgeable and personable. It's always fun to talk classic rock while touring historical sites.
Istanbul Mosques: Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque with Entry Tickets
Beatrice Pollastri
IT

Beatrice

4/5
Italy
Trained and attentive guides to the group, fast and hassle-free access, ability to change the date at any time. Good service
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Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Carolyn Rae Noack
US

Carolyn

4/5
United States
The guides were a wealth of information! Hal and Mehmet really knew the history of the sights and answered questions as needed. The meeting place and time for the Hagia Sofia tour was well explained, however, how and where to get the additional tickets and tours was a challenge as this information is never provided with the booking. Thanks to Mehmet, we were able to see all the sights.
Combo Guided Tours with Entry Tickets: Hagia Sophia + Topkapi Palace or Basilica Cistern
Reneta Ancheva Vuteva
BG

Reneta

5/5
Bulgaria
Everything was great!! The organization was perfect and all guides were super nice! The whole experience was super interesting thanks to the great tour guides and all the great stories they told us. It was definitely worth it.
Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise
Kiruthikaa k
IE

Kiruthikaa

5/5
Ireland
The guides were fantastic and knew a lot of information. Very structured, understandable. We really enjoyed the tour with them and recommend it to many other travellers.
Istanbul Top Museums 3-Day Pass: Guided Tour + Entry Tickets & Free Bosphorus Cruise

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