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Skip the ticketing lines and step straight into Hagia Sophia’s breathtaking mix of Christian mosaics and Ottoman elegance, with a multilingual audio guide.
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No waiting! Wander under the 56-meter-high dome, admire the shimmering Deësis mosaic of Christ, and trace the calligraphic medallions.
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Enhance your experience with options like a guided tour with an expert, skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern, audio guides for other top sites, guided tours of the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Old Town, plus a map of Istanbul’s historic wonders.
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Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia
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Multilingual audio guide (based on option selected)
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1/1.5-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia (based on option selected)
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Expert English-speaking guide (based on option selected)
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Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern (based on option selected)
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Multilingual audio guide for Basilica Cistern (based on option selected)
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1-hour guided tour of the Blue Mosque with entry (based on option selected)
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30-min guided tour of the Basilica Cistern (based on option selected)
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30-min Hippodrome & Old Town walking tour (based on option selected)
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Istanbul Old Town map (based on option selected)
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- Skip the security line
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, Italy and over 79 countries have loved this experience
Hannah
Jul, 2025Verified booking
The Cistern is truly beautiful. Well worth a visit and the ability to just walk straight in was ideal. We went late morning/early afternoon and were not swamped by the crowds.
Diana
Jul, 2025Verified booking
There was really no line at all. We were immediately inside. The place is awesome. The lights changing colours are beautiful. The shadows of Medusa were great. Wonderful experienceLynette
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Ticketing was easy, Blue Mosque was beautiful, and our tour guide was excellent. Cenker was very knowledgeable, fun, lively and very accommodating.
Ionasc
May, 2025Verified booking
Great spots to visit, the guide was great, giod details and good english. Plenty of time to visit, no rushing. Just enjoyAntoine
May, 2025Verified booking
Our guide Öpücük was very good. We were impressed how smoothly she managed to navigate us in such busy places. We never felt rushed or anything. Just very informed about the places we visited. She always found the best stop and she had lots of time for extra questions. Great job!
Unlock Hagia Sophia’s secrets
Skip the ticketing line and step straight into Hagia Sophia, where your audio guide unlocks stories hidden in the marble. Learn how the mihrab points to Mecca, contrasting with the Christian mosaics of the Virgin and Child in the apse. Find the marble jars from Pergamon, once used to hold oil for ceremonial lamps, and explore the upper gallery’s marble balustrades that separated clergy from laity. Listen as you walk past the weeping column, whose moist surface is said to grant wishes to those who touch it.
Upgrade for Istanbul’s wonders
Enhance your visit by joining a guided tour led by an English-speaking expert who takes you beyond the audio guide, diving into the lesser-known details of Hagia Sophia’s layered past. Skip the ticket queues at the Basilica Cistern, a space where Medusa heads hold up ancient columns. Or, choose a guided tour of the Blue Mosque, where blue Iznik tiles adorn the walls beneath six minarets. Other options include a 30-minute Hippodrome and Old Town walking tour and a detailed map to help you explore Istanbul’s historic quarter.
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
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You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.
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The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.
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Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia
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Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf
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Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders
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Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction
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Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.
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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.
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This ticket gives you access to the visiting area and upper gallery, not the prayer area downstairs
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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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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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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