Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

• Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.

• Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.

• Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.

• Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What's not allowed

• The prayer area in the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

What to bring

• Don't forget to carry your own headphones to listen to the audio guide.

Accessibility

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.

• The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.

• Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia

• Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf

• Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders

• Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction

• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.