Hagia Sophia Skip The Line Tickets

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From €32.50

Experience the grandeur of Istanbul's most renowned landmark, Hagia Sophia. Discover stunning mosaics, intricate calligraphy, and historical artifacts, complemented by an engaging multilingual audio guide.

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Mobile ticket
Audio guide
Non-refundable

What's included

Skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia Mosque (2nd floor)
Multilingual audio guide
Guided tour in English (if selected)
Skip-the-line entry to Basilica Cistern (if selected)
1-hour guided tour of the Blue Mosque with entry (if selected)
30-min Hippodrome & Old Town walking tour (if selected)

What's not included

Headscarf for women (available for purchase onsite)
Skip the security line
Headphones for audio guide (can be purchased onsite)

Important information

Dress Code: Women must cover hair, shoulders, knees, and chest; men must cover shoulders and knees. Scarves are available for purchase.
Security Check: Lines cannot be skipped; arrive early to minimise wait times.
Friday Closures: Hagia Sophia is closed to tourists from 12:00 to 14:00 on Fridays.
Accessibility: The upper gallery is not accessible for disabled visitors or those with mobility issues.
Strollers: Must be folded and carried due to the historical flooring.
This ticket grants access to the visitor area and upper gallery, but not to the prayer area on the ground floor. The prayer area on the first floor is reserved for Turkish citizens only

Description:

Step into the history and beauty of Hagia Sophia while skipping the ticket queue. Traverse the breathtaking second floor, reserved for visitors, and marvel at Byzantine mosaics and Islamic calligraphy.

With optional upgrades, choose a guided tour or visit nearby attractions like the Basilica Cistern or Blue Mosque for a deeper cultural experience.

Highlights:

Skip long ticket queues to one of the most visited site in Istanbul.
Enjoy an audio guide with augmented reality in 23 languages.
Witness the exquisite mosaics and architectural grandeur of Hagia Sophia.
Experience the serene upper gallery with panoramic views.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul

Cancellation Policy

Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

Meeting point & Instructions

Show your mobile voucher and valid photo ID at the redemption point. Check your final voucher for details and instructions.

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Reviews & Rating

4.4/ 5 (6994 Reviews)

"It was very nice experience. We were very lucky because it wasn't so crowded early in the morning and we were waiting for the personal belongings to be checked only 10 minutes." April, July 2025

"Very beautiful. Whether you buy admission tix in advance or the day of, you still have to stand in the line just the same. Advise to line up early morning or after 4pm for a shorter line/wait time." - Catherine, April 2025 >> More Reviews

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