Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

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.

• This ticket gives you access to the visiting area and upper gallery, not the prayer area downstairs

• During peak seasons, lines may form at security checkpoints. Your ticket does not grant priority access through the security check lines. In the high season, it might take up to 30 minutes to get in.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.