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Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    Stay as long as you like

  • Start time

    09.00 am to 07.00 pm 

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Hagia Sophia Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydani 1, 34122 Fatih Istanbul, Turkey, 34122, Istanbul

Key Highlights

  • Skip the long queues and enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia hassle-free
  • Explore its stunning dome, Byzantine mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy up close.
  • Discover centuries of history with a smartphone audio guide at your own pace.
  • Visit one of Istanbul’s most iconic UNESCO-listed landmarks with ease.

Overview

Skip the long queues and step inside the iconic Hagia Sophia with a skip-the-line ticket and audio guide. Discover the rich history of this architectural masterpiece, which has stood for centuries as a Byzantine cathedral, Ottoman mosque, and now a revered landmark. Wander through its grand halls, admire the breathtaking dome, mosaics, and Islamic calligraphy, and experience the blend of two great empires. Your smartphone audio guide offers deep insights into its art, architecture, and historical significance, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Don’t miss the chance to visit one of Istanbul’s most famous UNESCO-listed sites with ease and convenience.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line ticket to Hagia Sophia visiting area
  • Audio guide

Exclusions

  • guided tour

Please note

Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!). Please bring your own headphone to listen to the audio guide

This ticket grants access to the visiting area and upper gallery, not the prayer area downstairs. The prayer area on the first floor is reserved for Turkish citizens.

The Mosque is closed to tourists from 12 PM to 2 PM due to Friday prayers. For a smoother experience, visit after 4 PM to avoid long security lines anticipated between 2 PM and 4 PM.

Women must cover their hair, shoulders, and chest with a scarf. Men and women must cover their knees. Scarves and body covers are available for purchase at the entrance.

During peak seasons, lines may form at security checkpoints. Your ticket does not grant priority access, and it might take up to 30 minutes to get through security. In high season, this can extend to 60 minutes.


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