Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets

Haluk has been my guide. Amazing person, professional and full of passion for his job. He explained very well santa Sofia, Blu Mosque and Ciaterna palace. Recommended

The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. We didn't have to stay in line and that was a relief as there were hundreds of people waiting. I would definitely recommend and do it again.

No queuing. Was able to pay by credit card instead of worrying about whether they want Lire or Euro. Easy transaction. You know what you are getting.

Good to have transcript of audio guide because we didn't bring a headset. Guide length is just nice. It was unclear where to go with the ticket so perhaps an extra direction to just go straight to the line would be nice.

I liked the visit but I do not understand how we were not allowed to be on the first floor. I do not think it is fair and it is not explained when buying the ticket.

Ali is a great guide and explained everything in proper speed and detail, not too much what was great for us. Off season the queues are not huge but the skip the line tickets are always welcome and including security there was no entrance that took more than 5 min for the group. Great experience, good value for money.

Ali was a great tour guide. He provided interesting information at each stop and went out of his way to meet individual needs along the tour.

Skipped the ticket line, but the checkpoint lines are very long. Hagia Sophia is beautiful, well worth the visit.

Our guide, Arslan Ali, provided an incredible insight into the history of some of the most important relics within Istanbul. Without his input, the true understanding of both the importance and role of the sites would never have come to light. It was an incredible journey, impeccably timed and thoroughly enjoyable. Huge thanks to Arslan for being such a marvellous guide and to Headout for providing such an easy and reliable booking service.

Our guide, Mehmet, was exceptional—both insightful and incredibly knowledgeable. His deep understanding of the history, culture, and local stories made the entire experience unforgettable. What stood out even more was his excellent English, which made the tour engaging and easy to follow. We noticed other tour groups struggling due to language barriers, but Mehmet’s clear communication and thoughtful explanations ensured that we didn’t miss a single detail. His professionalism and passion for sharing his knowledge truly set him apart and made our tour one to remember.

Very knowledgeable guide who provoded i teresting details and context. . Patient with the group. Appreciate thst we were not dragged into any shops.

The visit to Hagia Sophia was rather disappointing. Non-Turkish citizens were typically not allowed to enter the mosque premises, which is completely unreasonable. Everyone should have the right to enter a place of prayer, as praying is a universal act and should not be restricted to Muslims alone.

It's not up to you ...but a few years ago I visited hagia Sofia from the main entrance ...with vision of impressive golden mosaics at the entrance . Now I 'liked to see the upper part ...less spectacular and impactful than the past visit .

Our guide was fantastic. Informative & interesting The crowds were horrendous due to Marathon but he kept us calm & got us through!

We had an audio guide in Spanish. It was important to have it. The site is spectacular, although now the entrance is not allowed on the second floor, the prayer floor. It is important to avoid waiting in line to buy tickets. The local staff is a bit rude in their attention to visitors.

The Hagia Sophia is simply a very impressive building. The audio guide from Headout provided interesting background information.

Our guide was excellent; unfortunately, I didn't catch her name. She was very generous and gave us a lot of information about the history of the places we visited, and the way of life in Turkey. Not to mention that the places were beautiful. If she ever reads this comment, she called us the "Gauvin Ladies". Thanks to your organization!

The guide was excellent, knowledgeable, and service-minded. The tour was well orginized, and a great experience. But 4 hours is long enough. Make sure to bring a bottle of water and good walking shoes.

We had a great day around the Hagia Sofia and the Hippodrome. The tickets for the Hagia Sofia worked as advertised and made the experience smoother and much more pleasant. Recommended!

Bought tickets on line, arrived just after Hagia Sophia opened, NO queueing at all. Beautiful architecture. Stunning experience!