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Skip the linePriority entrance
Overview
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.
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.
An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Turkish, and more.
Please note that restoration work is ongoing at Hagia Sophia, so some areas may be temporarily closed.
For guests who booked the Hagia Sophia Guided Tour option, please meet your guide at Roots and Roasted Cafe at least 15 minutes before the tour time. For easy recognition, look for the white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass.
Options
Private Group Tour - HSPG97
Guided Tour - HSGT11
Ticket with Audio Guide -HSSE1
Small Group Tour - HSSG14
What's included
Guided Tour - Optional
Skip the Line Entry Ticket for the Hagia Sophia
Audio guide available in 25 languages
Tips
Gratuities
What to expect
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Admission ticket included
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.
Guided Tours, Private & Small Group Tours: Please meet your guide at Dsign Cafe at least 15 minutes before the tour time. For easy recognition, look for the white flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
