Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
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2h
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
About this experience
This package offers a complete Hagia Sophia experience.
Skip the ticket line and explore the Hagia Sophia Mosque with a crafted Audio Guide. Originally built as a cathedral in 532 AD, Hagia Sophia later became a mosque, symbolizing Byzantine and Ottoman cultures. Its grand dome and stunning mosaics reflect centuries of history.
For a deeper dive, visit the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum in Ibrahim Pasha Palace. This museum features immersive exhibits and advanced technology to showcase the mosque's transformation. Explore three floors and 13 areas of rich history and artifacts.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian.
Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed.
Available options
Private Group Tour - HSPG97
Small Group Tour - HSSG14
Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Ticket with Audio Guide -HSSE1
What's included
Skip the Line Entry Ticket for the Hagia Sophia
Audio guide available in 25 languages
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Travelers will explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, marvel at its massive dome, and discover its unique history as a church, mosque, and now a mosque again. They’ll see stunning mosaics, towering columns, and centuries-old architectural details that reflect both Byzantine and Ottoman heritage.
Children under 8 with a valid passport or ID can enter for free.
With Ticket and Audio Guide option, you will receive one email from Istanbul Tourist Pass containing your QR codes and the Audio Guide link.
Private & Small Group Tours: Be at the meeting point 15 min early.
What's not included
Tips
Gratuities
Available languages
Audio guide
EN
Written guide
EN
Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Important notes
You will receive two separate emails from the supplier, Istanbul Tourist Pass. One email will contain your Entry Ticket QR Codes, and the other will include the link to your Audio Guide.
Please note that it is not possible to skip the security lines.
Be aware that there may be a queue at the entrance. All visitors are required to go through security checks.
With Ticket and Audio Guide option, you will receive one email from Istanbul Tourist Pass containing your QR codes and the Audio Guide link.
Private & Small Group Tours: Be at the meeting point 15 min early, your guide with a purple-fuchsia umbrella will meet you.
Note: Children under 8 with a valid passport or ID can enter for free.
$42
per person
Price varies by option
Secure booking
Free cancellation available
Instant confirmation
