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Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Save your time with these skip-the-line entry tickets to Hagia Sophia, with an audio guide in 23 languages. Marvel at the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia

  • Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area

  • English guided tour by a historian (optional)

  • Audio guide in 23 languages (optional)

  • Entry to the Hagia Sophia History Museum (optional)

  • 10% discount at Dsign Cafe

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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  • United Kingdom
  • Greece
  • Switzerland
  • Hungary
  • Serbia
  • France
  • Kazakhstan
Guests from United States, Spain, Italy and over 35 countries have loved this experience
Gundel Löhn

Gundel

5/5

Mar, 2024

Everything was fine! We were able to avoid the long queues at the ticket offices and we also had priority entry. This was more than worth it in terms of time and we were still independent without any group "pressure".
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Katarína Adamčová

Katarína

3/5

Mar, 2024

I didn't like that we only had access to the 2nd floor. we all wanted to see the ground floor. there are many paintings and other things to see.
Anita Agathokleous

Anita

5/5

Mar, 2024

The guide was very helpful and very informative . Gave me info not only about Agia Sophia but also about the city and other monuments and tours avail . Great service . Well done
Corporación Educativa Jorge Robledo

Corporación

3/5

Mar, 2024

The visit was interesting and the temple is amazing, but I don't think fate that they charge for the entrance and not allow visiting the first floor, only the second, so the experience feels incomplete
Fedra Patrícia Caride Santos

Fedra

5/5

Feb, 2024

A must-see monument for anyone coming to Istanbul. It's magnificent. Buying tickets in advance made it much easier to visit. We didn't have to wait in line, which was huge that day. The fact that you don't have to pay for a ticket makes it much easier to organize your trip.
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Skip-the-line entry to the legendary Hagia Sophia

Discover Istanbul’s gem, the world-famous Hagia Sophia , with these convenient skip-the-line entry tickets. A must-visit for first-timers in Istanbul, this church-turned-mosque-turned-museum has much to offer, in terms of architectural beauty and historical significance. Learn about the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires with the aid of your audio guide, available in 23 languages.

A step back in time

Take in the magnificent art and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. With skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center, you can stroll through the upper gallery while gazing at the mesmerizing mosaics and the imperial dome to get a glimpse into the rich history of Hagia Sophia.

Hagia Sophia

Monday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

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

  • 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.

  • 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.
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