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Slide 1 of 13, Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and gardens, Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia exterior with minarets and gardens, Istanbul.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
1 more
  • Step into Hagia Sophia’s Ottoman history with skip-the-line tickets and experience its breathtaking blend of Christian mosaics and imperial elegance, with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Wander beneath the 56-meter-high dome, admire the Deësis mosaic of Christ, and take in the calligraphic medallions that define the interior.

  • Head up to the upper gallery for sweeping views of the vast nave, where intricate Byzantine artistry meets majestic Ottoman design.

  • For an even richer experience, upgrade your visit with options like a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, or explore the Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque with a multilingual audio guide.

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  • Step into Hagia Sophia’s Ottoman history with skip-the-line tickets and experience its breathtaking blend of Christian mosaics and imperial elegance, with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Wander beneath the 56-meter-high dome, admire the Deësis mosaic of Christ, and take in the calligraphic medallions that define the interior.

  • Head up to the upper gallery for sweeping views of the vast nave, where intricate Byzantine artistry meets majestic Ottoman design.

  • For an even richer experience, upgrade your visit with options like a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, or explore the Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque with a multilingual audio guide.

from
€30.49
Slide 1 of 17, Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Woman exploring the illuminated columns inside the Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
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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, and an option to choose between an expert guided tour or a multilingual audio guided tour.

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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, and an option to choose between an expert guided tour or a multilingual audio guided tour.

from
€96
Slide 1 of 13, Topkapi Palace entrance, Hagia Sophia dome, and visitor in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace entrance, Hagia Sophia dome, and visitor in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket, complete with an included audio guide.

  • Descend into the Basilica Cistern, the city’s ancient underground water system, and catch a glimpse of the mysterious Medusa heads.

  • Admire Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine mosaics, minarets, and layered Ottoman history in the famous Upper Gallery area.

  • For more history, continue to explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern’s Medusa heads remain a mystery. No one knows where they came from or why they are sideways!

More details
  • Skip the line at three iconic Istanbul landmarks with a single discounted combo ticket, complete with an included audio guide.

  • Descend into the Basilica Cistern, the city’s ancient underground water system, and catch a glimpse of the mysterious Medusa heads.

  • Admire Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine mosaics, minarets, and layered Ottoman history in the famous Upper Gallery area.

  • For more history, continue to explore Topkapi Palace’s courtyards and Ottoman treasures at your own pace.

  • Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern’s Medusa heads remain a mystery. No one knows where they came from or why they are sideways!

from
€159
Slide 1 of 11, Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns and aerial view of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
Basilica Cistern's illuminated columns and aerial view of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Get skip-the-line tickets to explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with a single cost-effective combo, including immersive audio guides.

  • Descend into the Basilica Cistern and wander among its eerie marble columns, spotting the mysterious Medusa heads.

  • Marvel at Hagia Sophia, a breathtaking blend of Byzantine and Ottoman design, and visit the Upper Gallery for views of its golden mosaics.

  • Explore both sites at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide that brings centuries of history to life.

More details
  • Get skip-the-line tickets to explore two of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks with a single cost-effective combo, including immersive audio guides.

  • Descend into the Basilica Cistern and wander among its eerie marble columns, spotting the mysterious Medusa heads.

  • Marvel at Hagia Sophia, a breathtaking blend of Byzantine and Ottoman design, and visit the Upper Gallery for views of its golden mosaics.

  • Explore both sites at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide that brings centuries of history to life.

from
€92.90
Slide 1 of 10, Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
Tour group with guide inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, discussing historical details.
1 hr - 3 hrs
  • 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.

More details
  • 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.

from
€38
Slide 1 of 11, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, with Bosphorus view.
Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, with Bosphorus view.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • See two landmark interiors in one booking, with time to compare spaces, art, and atmosphere instead of planning separate visits or juggling tickets.

  • Your ticket covers Blue Mosque interior access and Hagia Sophia interior access, so you step into each in turn and experience both spaces from within.

  • Take time inside each site to look up at domes, follow floor paths, and notice calligraphy and tile work as you move quietly through the spaces.

  • Choose between an English-language tour with a licensed guide or an audio guide — and let that shape how you move through both sites.

More details
  • See two landmark interiors in one booking, with time to compare spaces, art, and atmosphere instead of planning separate visits or juggling tickets.

  • Your ticket covers Blue Mosque interior access and Hagia Sophia interior access, so you step into each in turn and experience both spaces from within.

  • Take time inside each site to look up at domes, follow floor paths, and notice calligraphy and tile work as you move quietly through the spaces.

  • Choose between an English-language tour with a licensed guide or an audio guide — and let that shape how you move through both sites.

from
€30.49
Slide 1 of 9, Galata Tower and Bosphorus cruise ship in Istanbul, Turkey.
Galata Tower and Bosphorus cruise ship in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Audio guide
  • Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.

  • Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.

  • Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.

  • Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.

  • Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.

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  • Take a 90-minute cruise along the Bosphorus Strait with an audio guide to learn about the city's centuries-old history.

  • Sail past landmarks like Dolmabahce Palace and Rumeli Fortress seamlessly blending with modern marvels like the Istanbul Sapphire.

  • Standing guard over Istanbul, the Galata Tower offers a bird's eye view of the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Marmara Sea.

  • Take advantage of the downloadable audio guide to learn of the tower's importance through the Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Turkish eras.

  • Fun fact: A Roman legend suggests that couples who climb the Galata Tower together, both first-timers, are guaranteed to get married.

from Original price€56.95
€48.82

14% off

Slide 1 of 10, Bosphorus cruise boat near Rumeli Fortress and entrance of Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.
Bosphorus cruise boat near Rumeli Fortress and entrance of Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.
1 day
1 more
  • Save big with this combo ticket as you experience the best of Turkey with a visit to Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.

  • Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace and enlighten yourselves about the 15th-century Ottoman Empire with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.

  • Learn more about the priceless jewels and rich living quarters in the palace with its opulent architecture.

  • If you choose the variant with the Hagia Sophia guided tour, an expert English-speaking guide will greet you and guide you through the mosque.

  • Learn about Byzantine art and architecture during your 1-hour guided tour. Post this you are free to explore the mosque on your own.

  • The 1.5-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will let you enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul.

  • Gain more insight into the places you pass by such as the Bosphorus Bridge and the dome of Hagia Sophia, with the help of a free audio guide, available in 10 languages.

More details
  • Save big with this combo ticket as you experience the best of Turkey with a visit to Topkapi Palace and enjoy a Bosphorus cruise.

  • Skip the lines at Topkapi Palace and enlighten yourselves about the 15th-century Ottoman Empire with the audio guide app available in 10 languages.

  • Learn more about the priceless jewels and rich living quarters in the palace with its opulent architecture.

  • If you choose the variant with the Hagia Sophia guided tour, an expert English-speaking guide will greet you and guide you through the mosque.

  • Learn about Byzantine art and architecture during your 1-hour guided tour. Post this you are free to explore the mosque on your own.

  • The 1.5-hour cruise along the Bosphorus Strait will let you enjoy panoramic views of Istanbul.

  • Gain more insight into the places you pass by such as the Bosphorus Bridge and the dome of Hagia Sophia, with the help of a free audio guide, available in 10 languages.

from Original price€78
€74.10

5% off

Slide 1 of 12, Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.
Hagia Sophia with minarets under a blue sky in Istanbul, Turkey.
2 hrs - 4 hrs
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
€99

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Skip the line to save time: Purchasing skip-the-line tickets online for Hagia Sophia will help you save time by avoiding long queues and getting fast-track entry. Ticket prices start at €19, making it a great investment for a comfortable visit.

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.


AddressSultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Year opened537
Founded byEmperor Justinian I
Visitors per year3500000
Unesco status1985

Did you know?

Hagia Sophia was the inspiration for the Blue Mosque. Its magnificent dome led to the construction of the other iconic mosque in Istanbul.

Why visit Hagia Sophia?

Unique architectural masterpiece

Hagia Sophia showcases features of both Christian and Islamic architecture, blending Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural styles. It is a majestic testament to Istanbul’s diverse cultural heritage.

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James M

Couple
May 2026

+1 more

Easy to use skip the line passes. Was able to see both attractions. The cistern is very impressive. Ticket passage to both venues went without a hitch, once you have figured out the correct line to be in, i.e. the skip the line electronic tickets.

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