Combo: Süleymaniye Mosque Guided Tour + Hagia Sophia Tickets

Hagia Sophia

What to bring

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

• Wear appropriate and respectful clothing while visiting the Hagia Sophia.

What’s not allowed

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

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.

• 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; not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• Due to Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it is recommended to visit 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.

Süleymaniye Mosque

What to bring

• Wear modest clothing that covers arms and legs; women must bring a headscarf to cover their hair.

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the walking tour.

• Bring a bottle of water, especially during warmer months.

What’s not allowed

• Shorts, sleeveless tops, and revealing clothing are not permitted inside the mosque.

• Shoes must be removed before entering the mosque.

• Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the mosque.

• Flash photography and loud behavior are prohibited within the mosque premises.

Accessibility

• The experience is not fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces and steps in the Old City and mosque areas.

Additional information

• There is no admission fee or ticket line for the Süleymaniye Mosque.

• If you forget to bring a headscarf, inform your guide, who can assist you in purchasing one on the way.

• The tour does not include meals.

• The mosque is an active place of worship; please respect prayer times and maintain silence inside.

• The experience includes panoramic views over the Golden Horn and Bosphorus and a guided walk through historic neighborhoods.

• 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.