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Combo (Save 15%): Galata Tower Tickets + Hagia Sophia Tickets with Audio Guide

Aerial view of Galata Tower with visitors on the observation deck, Istanbul.

Staircase leading to Galata Tower, Istanbul, with plants and stone architecture.

Visitors taking a selfie inside Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, with ornate interior details.

Interior view of Hagia Sophia's dome and arches in Istanbul, showcasing intricate mosaics and calligraphy.

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Enjoy panoramic views from Galata Tower, plus a audio guided tour and skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia with this pocket-friendly combo.

4.3/5

(4,151)

раиса

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

When I come to Istanbul, the first thing I want to do is to visit Aya Sofia. It is a beautiful, majestic cathedral with its own history. I once went to the Azan (call to prayer), the sensations were unbelievable. Earlier tourists were allowed on the first floor, this time we watched the beauty from the second floor). The queues are always long, especially on weekends, but the security system is well established, so people pass quickly.

Klaudia

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The trip was quite nice. We didn't have to stay in a line, so we got quickly to the inside of Hahia Sophia. We spent about 30 minutes inside. Audioguides are available only after scanning QR code - it's better to be prepared with ful battery of your phone. The mosque is really beautiful and worth visiting. I recommend this tour especially that lines to the tickets kiosk can be really long.

Elizabeth

Nov 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Headout is great to use for buying tickets to ensure you skip the line, which made our experience less time consuming or rushed with waiting in line, even if there was not a big line. However, unfortunately, Hagia Sofia is not as impressive to visit as it once was, as since last year, it has been converted into a practicising mosque, so you can only go on the upper balcony.

Skip the lines and explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of both the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, that has weathered centuries of conquest.

Your audio guide will describe the fascinating story of the monument’s transformations through the Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

Soar 167 feet above Istanbul atop the Galata Tower with an engaging audio guide that narrates the tower's fascinating history.

From the tower’s observation deck, identify the distinct silhouettes of Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque.

Fun fact: Legend says that if you place your finger in a hole in the Weeping Column at the Hagia Sophia and it becomes wet, your wish will come true.

Hagia Sophia

1-hour audio guided tour of Hagia Sophia

Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia

Self-paced exploration after guided tour

Audio guide app in 23 languages

Galata Tower

Entry to Galata Tower

Downloadable audio guide

Express elevator to the lookout platform

Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower

Headphones

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sonia
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Bosphorus cruise very bad: inedible food, shows visible only to a few, noisy table under the box near a door from which people continually went in and out to go smoking, so we also suffered from the cold and the stench of smoke. Departure not on time waiting for a late group. The three stars are for the Galata Tower, the cruise was unclassifiable, one of the worst experiences abroad. It does not do justice to a wonderful city.
Maria
Dec 2025
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5/5
The ease of access, everything very smooth and we loved the visit, spectacular. There were a lot of people but we had no queues, it was fast.
George
Dec 2025
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5/5
Getting into Hagia Sofia without needing to stand in a long queue.
Voicescu
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
All was perfect. The audio guide worked properlly.
Ruben
Dec 2025
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5/5
Punctuality, friendliness and a great experience.

Combine panoramic views from the Galata Tower with an in-depth guided tour of the Hagia Sophia with this affordable combo.

Hagia Sophia

Skip the line and go on a journey through history at Hagia Sophia. Your audio guide will unlock the secrets of this architectural marvel that has witnessed centuries of empires rise and fall. Look at the soaring dome, its intricate mosaics detailing biblical scenes. Explore the main floor, each step echoing with the footsteps of sultans, scholars, and worshippers. Learn about the blend of Byzantine and Ottoman influences that shaped the Hagia Sophia's unique character on your guided tour.

Galata Tower

Standing tall for centuries, Galata Tower whispers tales of its rich past as a watchtower, prison, and observatory. See all of Istanbul from the Galata Tower's observation deck and witness the city's European and Asian sides unfold before you, covering over 1,000 years of history. Identify symbols of the city's heritage like Dolmabahce Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Suleymaniye Mosque, their grandeur magnified by the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn. The audio guide unveils the tower's fascinating history as a defensive structure, while the observation deck provides the perfect platform for capturing panoramic photos.

Basilica Cistern

Monday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 10:00pm	last entry 06:30pm

Hagia Sophia

Monday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Thursday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Friday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Saturday	09:00am - 07:30pm
Sunday	09:00am - 07:30pm

Galata Tower

Monday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Thursday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Friday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Saturday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	08:30am - 06:15pm	last entry 06:00pm

What to bring

Hagia Sophia

Strict dress code: Guests must dress modestly and cover their knees and shoulders. Women should also partially cover their hair with a scarf.

For optimal enjoyment, bring your earphones to use with the audio guide.

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower's open-air deck can get chilly so dress in layers to stay comfortable.

Comfortable shoes are recommended for climbing the tower.

Bring a pair of earphones or headphones to enjoy the audio guide.

What's not allowed

Hagia Sophia

Flash photography and tripods are not permitted.

Accessibility

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia features ramps and elevators for wheelchair accessibility.

Galata Tower

The Galata Tower's observation deck requires climbing over 200 stairs. This may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

Hagia Sophia

During high season, the security check waiting time for Hagia Sophia is around 1 hour.

Hagia Sophia may be closed during prayer times as it is a place of religious worship.

Galata Tower

Note that there is mostly no internet or very little signal at the location. Download the audio guide app on your smartphone before your visit.

Final confirmation and vouchers will be sent to you 1 day before the visit.

Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.

Ticket redemption points

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.