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Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.
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Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.
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Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.
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Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.
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Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.
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Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.
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Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.
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Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.
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This ticket gives you access to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with options for guided tours, self-guided visits, and multilingual audio guides.
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Explore Hagia Sophia’s golden mosaics, the Blue Mosque’s six minarets and Iznik tiles, and the Old City’s Hippodrome, while learning about their pivotal role in the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
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Opt for a self-guided audio tour to explore at your own pace, or join a guided tour with expert commentary that unveils the rich history of Istanbul's iconic landmarks.
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Depending on your ticket, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with a multilingual audio guide, or explore additional sites like the Hagia Sophia Upper Gallery and the Blue Mosque.
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Upgrade to a multilingual audio guide for Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, offering detailed commentary in your preferred language.
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This ticket gives you access to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, with options for guided tours, self-guided visits, and multilingual audio guides.
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Explore Hagia Sophia’s golden mosaics, the Blue Mosque’s six minarets and Iznik tiles, and the Old City’s Hippodrome, while learning about their pivotal role in the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
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Opt for a self-guided audio tour to explore at your own pace, or join a guided tour with expert commentary that unveils the rich history of Istanbul's iconic landmarks.
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Depending on your ticket, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise with a multilingual audio guide, or explore additional sites like the Hagia Sophia Upper Gallery and the Blue Mosque.
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Upgrade to a multilingual audio guide for Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, offering detailed commentary in your preferred language.
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Get instant access to Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern in one convenient combo—and save 11% compared to buying separately.
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With just 110 meters between sites, this combo is perfect for a smooth, self-paced visit without long transfers or complicated planning.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry and explore the ancient underground cistern with a self-guided audio tour in 7 languages.
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Bypass the long lines and head straight into Hagia Sophia, with exclusive Upper Gallery access and a multilingual audio guide to bring its stories to life.
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Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters of water, enough to fill around 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools!
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Get instant access to Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern in one convenient combo—and save 11% compared to buying separately.
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With just 110 meters between sites, this combo is perfect for a smooth, self-paced visit without long transfers or complicated planning.
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Enjoy skip-the-line entry and explore the ancient underground cistern with a self-guided audio tour in 7 languages.
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Bypass the long lines and head straight into Hagia Sophia, with exclusive Upper Gallery access and a multilingual audio guide to bring its stories to life.
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Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters of water, enough to fill around 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools!
9% off
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Three iconic sites, zero hassle. Save on entry and skip the lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
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With all three sites just a short walk from one another, you can visit them back-to-back without transfers, tight scheduling, or time wasted in queues.
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Enjoy fast-track entry into Hagia Sophia and take in the Upper Gallery’s unmatched views of centuries-old mosaics and majestic arches.
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Skip the wait and explore Topkapi Palace, from the sultans’ private Harem to treasures like the legendary Topkapi Dagger and sacred relics of the empire.
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Head underground to the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century marvel where dim reflections and ancient marble columns create one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric sights.
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Explore each site your way with audio guides in multiple languages—just plug in your headphones and let the stories unfold.
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Three iconic sites, zero hassle. Save on entry and skip the lines at Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.
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With all three sites just a short walk from one another, you can visit them back-to-back without transfers, tight scheduling, or time wasted in queues.
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Enjoy fast-track entry into Hagia Sophia and take in the Upper Gallery’s unmatched views of centuries-old mosaics and majestic arches.
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Skip the wait and explore Topkapi Palace, from the sultans’ private Harem to treasures like the legendary Topkapi Dagger and sacred relics of the empire.
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Head underground to the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century marvel where dim reflections and ancient marble columns create one of Istanbul’s most atmospheric sights.
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Explore each site your way with audio guides in multiple languages—just plug in your headphones and let the stories unfold.
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Spend less and see more with one expert-led tour that covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern in a smooth, all-in-one experience.
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With all three landmarks just steps apart, this combo eliminates transfers and saves you from juggling multiple bookings or waiting in lines.
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Skip the ticket lines and explore with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings each site to life with stories, context, and hidden details.
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Look up at the golden mosaics in Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, walk beneath the Blue Mosque’s soaring domes, and wander past Medusa columns in the Basilica Cistern.
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Fun fact: The Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, a museum, and now a mosque again, reflecting centuries of shifting empires and beliefs.
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Spend less and see more with one expert-led tour that covers Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern in a smooth, all-in-one experience.
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With all three landmarks just steps apart, this combo eliminates transfers and saves you from juggling multiple bookings or waiting in lines.
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Skip the ticket lines and explore with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings each site to life with stories, context, and hidden details.
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Look up at the golden mosaics in Hagia Sophia’s Upper Gallery, walk beneath the Blue Mosque’s soaring domes, and wander past Medusa columns in the Basilica Cistern.
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Fun fact: The Hagia Sophia has served as a church, a mosque, a museum, and now a mosque again, reflecting centuries of shifting empires and beliefs.
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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.
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Find hidden marble doors at Hagia Sophia, tombs of Ottoman sultans, mosaics once buried under centuries of plaster, and giant oil lamps.
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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.
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Upgrade and descend into Istanbul’s hidden depths with a guided tour of Basilica Cistern’s eerie forest of columns, where carp swim beneath glowing arches.
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Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.
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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.
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Find hidden marble doors at Hagia Sophia, tombs of Ottoman sultans, mosaics once buried under centuries of plaster, and giant oil lamps.
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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.
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Upgrade and descend into Istanbul’s hidden depths with a guided tour of Basilica Cistern’s eerie forest of columns, where carp swim beneath glowing arches.
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Did you know? The Blue Mosque's interior is lit by 260 windows and offers panoramic views.
10% off
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Choose 2 to 9 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.
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Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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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 9 attractions across Istanbul and create your own sightseeing route with one flexible pass that fits your travel style.
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Explore top landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, and more, with expert-guided tours included for deeper insights.
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Enjoy added experiences like a Bosphorus cruise and cultural activities such as a hammam or dervish show, all included in your package.
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Get around the city with ease using a 5-ride transport card for trams, metros, and buses, all included with your pass.
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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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Leave the long waiting queues behind and gain fast entry into the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets.
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During this 30-minute 3D tour, wander through various rooms, each one representing a different era, along with a display of various invaluable artifacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leave the long waiting queues behind and gain fast entry into the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets.
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During this 30-minute 3D tour, wander through various rooms, each one representing a different era, along with a display of various invaluable artifacts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Experience Istanbul from a different perspective atop the Galata Tower, where an express elevator ride takes you to the lookout platform for a hassle-free view.
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Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.
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Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.
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See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.
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Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.
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Experience Istanbul from a different perspective atop the Galata Tower, where an express elevator ride takes you to the lookout platform for a hassle-free view.
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Spot iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Topkapi Palace while benefiting from an informative audio guide detailing tower facts.
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Tour the expansive Basilica Cistern, the largest ancient water reservoir, and enrich your experience with a multilingual audio guide available in 8 languages.
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See the renowned Hen’s Eye Column and Medusa Pillar Bases, immortalized in numerous Hollywood films for their iconic presence.
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Fun fact: The cistern is has the capacity to hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (2,800,000 cubic feet) of water.
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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.
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Imperial Gate Entrance
Located on the west side of Hagia Sophia, next to the Ablution Fountain, the Imperial Gate entrance is the main entrance for all tourists and visitors. On average, the wait time at this entrance is around 20 minutes.