Combo Tickets with Audio Guide: Hagia Sophia + Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum

What to bring

Hagia Sophia

• Bring a scarf with you when you visit, as Hagia Sophia is an active mosque and dress codes apply.

What’s not allowed

Hagia Sophia

• No large bags or suitcases are permitted inside.

• Tripods and large filming equipment are not allowed.

Hagia Sophia Museum

• Avoid carrying large bags or luggage inside the museum.

Accessibility

Hagia Sophia

• Hagia Sophia is partially wheelchair accessible via ramps.

Hagia Sophia Museum

• Hagia Sophia Museum is fully wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Hagia Sophia

• Due to ongoing renovations, certain sections of the interiors may be obstructed by scaffolding.

• Security lines can take up to 30 minutes during peak season from June to August, so plan accordingly.

• Hagia Sophia is closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm on Fridays for prayer.

• The upper floor with mosaics is not accessible to wheelchair users due to multiple steps.

• This ticket provides access to the visiting area and upper gallery only, not the prayer area downstairs.

Hagia Sophia Museum

• The museum is not located inside the mosque but on Sultanahmet Square, a short walk away.

• The experience involves themed rooms and may not be suitable for visitors with mobility challenges or sensitivity to loud sounds or close-range visuals.

• 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.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point