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Hagia Sophia: Skip The Ticket Line

Bypass the ticket line to Istanbul's most awe-inspiring mosque

Opening hours

Hagia Sophia Mosque

Saturday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Sunday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
09:00:00 - 17:00:00
Friday
09:00:00 - 12:30:00, 14:30:00 - 17:00:00
  1. Last admission 1 hour before closing

  2. Audio guide

    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish


Included

  • Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia (2nd floor)
  • Entry to Hagia Sophia Mosque & History Museum (if selected)
  • Audio guide with augmented reality experience

Not included

  • Headscarf for women (can be purchased onsite)
  • Headphones for audioguide (can be purchased onsite)

Skip the ticket queue and get straight to the 2nd floor of the iconic Hagia Sophia Mosque, the only level open to the public. It's a unique opportunity to marvel at an architectural masterpiece from a prime vantage point.

Once the largest worship temple in the world, Hagia Sophia now opens its doors to those keen on seeing stunning mosaics, intricate Islamic calligraphy, and its historic significance.

Enhance your experience with an audio guide with augmented reality and experience this venue like never before.

By selecting the combo ticket you will have access to both the Hagia Sophia Mosque as well as the Hagia Sophia Experience and History Museum. If selected, this combined ticket allows you to visit both venues at your own pace.

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance to Hagia Sophia Mosque
  • Disabled visitors or those with limited mobility can proceed to the entrance on the 1st floor
  • Once within the mosque, scan the QR codes available on the premises to access the audio guide. Internet connection required for download; WiFI available onsite
  • Hagia Sophia History Museum is located at Binbirdirek Mah. At Meydanı Sok. No:10 Fatih, 34122 Istanbul. Opening times for the museum: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Headphones are required. Visitors can use their own headphones or buy from the desk if needed
  • This ticket allows you to skip the line at the ticket office. You may need to wait in other lines, like security check
  1. Provider: Tiqets International B.V.
    Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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  • This ticket is nonrefundable
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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