Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

• Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul, with skip-the-line access and an audio guide in 23 languages.

• Stroll through the magnificent monument that once was the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium.

• Listen to your informational audio guide to learn about the history, architecture, and Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Get skip-the-line access to the 2nd-floor Visitors' Center and explore the marvelous mosaics and paintings at your own pace.

• Did you know? Hagia Sophia started as a church, then became a mosque for 500 years, and finally a museum.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What's not allowed

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

What to bring

• Don't forget to carry your own headphones to listen to the audio guide.

Accessibility

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• 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.

• This ticket gives you access to the visiting area and upper gallery, not the prayer area downstairs

• During peak seasons, lines may form at security checkpoints. Your ticket does not grant priority access through the security check lines. In the high season, it might take up to 30 minutes to get in.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

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