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Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum Tickets

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Uncover the long-held secrets of the iconic Hagia Sophia with this fast-access entry ticket to the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum skip-the-line ticket
Unlimited stay inside the museum
Hagia Sophia Mosque entry (optional)

Exclusions

Guided tour of the museum
Hagia Sophia mosque entrance fee

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Greece and over 20 countries have loved this experience

Tushar

3/5

Apr, 2024

Though the. tickets that i bought were. skip. the line tickets, we still had to join the main queue and it took us literally 2 hours. to enter

Maximilian

5/5

Apr, 2024

On the actual day of the booking, the Hagia Sophia was closed at short notice due to a visit by the president. We were able to choose between various alternative dates the next day without any problems.

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Charles

4/5

Mar, 2024

You saved us a long long long line to wait. That was why we were willing to pay 10€ extra for each ticket. ...a hearty free but the line wait was two hours at least.

Tomislav

4/5

Jan, 2024

Es war schön, Mosaiken sind wenige zu sehen. Es war schön von der Gallery das Innenraum zu sehen. Sehr schade das das Mosaik der Muttergottes schlecht zu sehen war wegen der weissen Abdeckung.

Remmel

5/5

Dec, 2023

I loved the cinematic story telling of the whole experience from Roman history to Ottoman. As a history lover, this was everything i hoped it would be.

Your Experience

Discover the History Behind Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, located in the historic Defter-i Hakani building at Sultanahmet Square, is quickly becoming one of Istanbul's top tourist attractions. With your fast access tickets, make your way past the huge waiting crowds and head straight inside the highly-anticipated museum without any delays.

The museum holds artifacts that connect to the Hagia Sophia's origin as a Christian Church in the 6th century. Also, you will find out how it turned into a shining example of architectural brilliance during the reign of the Ottomans through the various exhibits. Explore some of the most exquisite paintings, mosaics, and other items belonging to the Byzantine period. Some of these prized possessions have never been open to the public before.

Optional Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque with Entry (without a guide) to Hagia Sophia Museum

Benefit from a ticket upgrade option that allows you to get a deeper insight into the exhibits at the museum while a guide explains the mystery of the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque, a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. The interiors boast a massive dome, marble pillars, and stunning mosaics.

Operating hours

Hagia Sophia

Monday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday	9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Please note that the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Museum are two completely separate attractions. While the former is a sacred place of worship for Muslims, the latter is a museum housing valuable artifacts, mosaics, and other items related to the Hagia Sophia's history as a church and mosque.
The following is allowed on this tour: photography in the museum.

Restrictions

No children below 8 are allowed in the Museum.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Dsign Cafe.
Address: Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.
Landmark: Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Hippodrome.
Your guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point with Headout or Istanbul Welcome Card Flags.

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