Istanbul Hagia Sophia + Museum Tickets

4.7
(25 Reviews)

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Experience Highlights

Immerse yourself in the majesty of Hagia Sophia without waiting at the ticket office and go directly to the 2nd floor, the only level open to the public. Enjoy a multilingual audio guide with augmented reality that highlights the Byzantine mosaics, Islamic calligraphy and rich history of this architectural jewel of Istanbul.

For added flexibility, you can choose the combined ticket which also includes the Hagia Sophia History Museum and the Hagia Sophia Mosque, visiting them at your own pace.

  • Take this unique opportunity to marvel at an architectural masterpiece.
  • Admire Hagia Sophia from its highest point.
  • Extend your visit with the audio guide in AR.

What’s included

  • Queue-free entrance to Hagia Sophia
  • Audio guide
  • Entrance to the History Museum (if selected)

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Step by Step

Hagia Sophia has been a cathedral, museum and mosque, witness to a thousand years of history. With your skip-the-line ticket, you'll bypass the ticket office and go straight to the 2nd floor, where you'll see the iconic Byzantine mosaics that blend with Arabic calligraphy, symbols of Istanbul's cultural evolution.

As you wander through the galleries, you will discover ancient inscriptions and architectural details that tell the story of Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans. Thanks to the augmented reality audio guide, you can watch virtual reconstructions of historical scenes and get fun facts by scanning a QR code.

If you opt for the combined ticket, after visiting Hagia Sophia you can visit the History Museum, located on Binbirdirek Mah. Meydanı Sok. No:10, to delve even deeper into the legacy of this monument and its surroundings. The combination allows you to alternate between mosque and museum according to your schedule and pace.

Reviews

4.7
· 25 Reviews
  • F
    F.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    Very smooth visit, no long queues. Only one part of the restoration was covered, but still fantastic.
  • S
    S.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Good experience to take pictures without rushing. I recommend going early in the morning for better light.
  • M
    M.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    A jewel in Istanbul. I slept next to the building and would go back just to see it again from the inside.
  • I
    I.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    Spectacular monument brimming with history. Perhaps I would have liked more informative text in Spanish, but fine.
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