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Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and gardens, Istanbul.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view, Istanbul, Turkey.
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.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia with visitors exploring the historic architecture in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia interior with chandeliers and Arabic calligraphy, Istanbul.
Visitor with audio guide admiring the Roman Pantheon's interior architecture.
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.
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

from
€32.50
Basilica Cistern columns and Hagia Sophia interior with chandeliers, Istanbul.
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.
Mosaic of Virgin Mary and Christ Child with emperors in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Sculpture in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, surrounded by ancient columns and water reflections.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view, Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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 €70.40
€67.07

5% off

Topkapi Palace entrance, Hagia Sophia dome, and visitor in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace exterior with tower and arches, Istanbul, Turkey.
Topkapi Palace courtyard with ornate tile walls and arched walkway, 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 in Istanbul with reflections on the water.
Sculpture in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, surrounded by ancient columns and water reflections.
Topkapi Palace Harem interior with ornate decor 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, Istanbul, Turkey.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, part of Blue Mosque & Basilica Cistern tour.
Illuminated sculptures resembling jellyfish in the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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 €135.40
€123

9% off

Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of Combo Tour with Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets and domes, Istanbul skyline in background.
Royal Kiosk interior with ornate columns and stained glass in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under clear blue sky in Istanbul.
Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
Upside-down Medusa head column in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern statue and columns, Istanbul Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Interior view of Blue Mosque with ornate chandeliers and stained glass windows, Istanbul, Turkey.
Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, showcasing intricate domed ceiling and ornate designs.
Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Extended validity
1 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.

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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

13% off

Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and dome, Istanbul, Turkey.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia with ornate domes and Arabic calligraphy, Istanbul.
Visitors viewing Deesis mosaic in Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
Blue Mosque exterior with minarets and domes, Istanbul skyline and Bosphorus in background.
Blue Mosque interior with ornate domes and intricate patterns, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns in Istanbul, part of Combo Tour with Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Galata Tower viewed from a narrow street in Istanbul, surrounded by historic buildings.
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
3 hr
  • 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
€38
Hagia Sophia and gardens in Istanbul, view from above, part of Istanbul MegaPass attractions.
Topkapi Palace Gate of Salutation with list of top attractions in Istanbul.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with visitors walking nearby.
Hagia Sophia Museum with minarets in Eminonu, Istanbul, under a blue sky.
Basilica Cistern pillars and arches in Istanbul, Turkey.
Dolmabahce Palace entrance with ornate architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Istanbul clock tower.
Cruise ship on Bosphorus strait during evening, Istanbul skyline in background.
Istanbul ferry near Haydarpasa railway station on Asian Side walking tour.
Woman relaxing in a Turkish bath with rose petals.
Sufi whirling dervish performing in traditional attire.
Bosphorus yacht cruising past Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul, aerial view.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Choose 2 to 10 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.

  • This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.

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

  • Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.

  • 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.

  • This pass guarantees a public transport card, guided Blue Mosque tour, 90-min Bosphorus cruise, audio guides, and two optional other landmarks or experiences.

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

  • Enjoy added experiences like a visit to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, dinner cruises and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.

  • 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
Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under clear blue sky in Istanbul.
Imperial Gate of Hagia Sophia with interior view, Istanbul, Turkey.
Visitors on a guided tour inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
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
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
  • 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
€38
Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.
Tour guide explaining mosaics to visitors inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul.
Gate of Salutation at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, with gardens and visitors.
Visitors exploring ornate tilework in Topkapi Palace Museum's Harem, Istanbul.
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern interior with illuminated columns and statues, Istanbul tour.
Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.
Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
Tour group exploring Topkapi Palace courtyard in Istanbul.
Tour group with guide at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, viewing historical artifacts.
Basilica Cistern interior with columns and reflective water during guided tour in Istanbul.
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns and arches in Istanbul.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Flexible duration
1 more
  • 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
€89
Facade of Hagia Sophia Museum with Turkish flags and intricate architectural details.
Framed calligraphy and ornate rug display at Hagia Sophia Museum.
Hagia Sophia Museum interior with historical artifacts on display.
Visitor viewing intricate artifacts at Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia Museum interior with display cases of historical artifacts.
Person with headset viewing map during Hagia Sophia guided tour.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
  • Skip the queues with fast-track entry to the newly opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum.

  • Embark on a 30-minute 3D tour, moving through themed rooms that bring different eras and priceless artifacts to life.

  • Immerse yourself in Ottoman history with oversized screens, sound effects, and rare Byzantine artworks on display.

  • Upgrade your experience with a guided tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque led by an expert English-speaking guide, plus entry to the museum.

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

More details

  • Skip the queues with fast-track entry to the newly opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum.

  • Embark on a 30-minute 3D tour, moving through themed rooms that bring different eras and priceless artifacts to life.

  • Immerse yourself in Ottoman history with oversized screens, sound effects, and rare Byzantine artworks on display.

  • Upgrade your experience with a guided tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque led by an expert English-speaking guide, plus entry to the museum.

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

from €59
€55

7% off

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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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Annegret Richers

Annegret

Sep 2025
5/5

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Our guide Haluk was very competent, helpful and friendly. Everything went very smoothly. The fast-lane tickets are absolutely worth the money.

Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Jennifer McArthur
AU

Jennifer

Australia
Sep 2025
4/5

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The guide was very knowledgeable but sometimes too much information given for too long standing in one spot. We were able to skip queue for Cistern and Hagia Sophia but not Blue Mosque so spent a long time in the queue. Good to have the half hour break before the last site. My husband lost his headset in the Blue Mosque and we were unable to go back looking for it and we thought 50€ replacement cost exorbitant. Surely an occasional loss is factored into costs and insurance

Combo: Basilica Cistern + Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Margaret Martin
AU

Margaret

Australia
Sep 2025
5/5

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Great tours both the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Mark our guide was very knowledgeable amd engaging. Would highly recommend Thai combination for a great experience.

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Daria Arkhipkina
BY

Daria

Belarus
Aug 2025
5/5

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Absolutely amazing! Awesome! We all loved our guide! He's a great storyteller, it was a pleasure to listen to everything he told us! Lots of new experiences and information! I literally rushed back home to write down as much as I could remember from this tour, because I didn't want to lose so many important and impressive details he mentioned!

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Kathryn Morley
GB

Kathryn

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
4/5

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Being able to skip the ticket line was very good. Sadly, the audio guides just didn't work on either of the devices we had, despite them saying they had been downloaded. We had one excellent guide but one who just seemed bored!

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Neusa

Brazil
Sep 2025
5/5

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I found the activity to be an immersion in Ottoman Turkish culture. The experience of buying the tickets was excellent. Everything went according to plan, from payment to receipt of the tickets.

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ES

Ricardo

Spain
Jun 2025
4/5

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Meeting point easy to find. Quick to receive tickets (once giving the reserve papers of the app) and go inside the palace.

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IE

Libin

Ireland
Jun 2025
5/5

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