Combo (Save 5%): Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

• Experience the magic of the Basilica Cistern as you skip the queue and explore the ancient water storage, marveling at the 336 massive columns.

• Immerse yourself in the mystery of the sideways Medusa head columns in the Basilica Cistern and listen to the intriguing theories from your multilingual audio guide.

• Bypass the crowds with skip-the-line entry to the world-renowned Hagia Sophia, a monument that has served as a church, a mosque, and now a museum.

• Admire the intricate mosaics and the imperial dome of Hagia Sophia at your own pace, equipped with an informative audio guide available in 23 languages.

• Fun fact: The Basilica Cistern, known as the 'Sunken Palace', is capable of holding 80,000 cubic meters of water, enough to fill around 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools!

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What's not allowed

Hagia Sophia

• The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

What to bring

Hagia Sophia

• Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

Accessibility

Basilica Cistern

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Hagia Sophia

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

Basilica Cistern

• It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Hagia Sophia

• You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.

• The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.

• Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia

• Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.

• Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.

Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction.

• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• 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.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Ticket redemption points

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Basilica Cistern

• Show your ticket at Basilica Cistern.

• Address: Alemdar, Yerebatan Cd. 1/3, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye.

• Landmark: In front of the Exit Gate of the Basilica.

Get directions to the redemption point

Hagia Sophia Admission Tickets

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