Hagia Sophia Ticket

Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket with Optional Guided Tour
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Skip the ticket purchasing line and save time. Please note, there is a mandatory security queue, and it is not skippable. In high season, security checks can take up to an hour
  • Immerse yourself in the magnificence of a masterpiece of Byzantine art
  • Stand in awe of the Hagia Sophia in the heart of Istanbul's historic center
  • Join a guided exploration of its exterior to delve into architectural details
  • Delve deeper into the building's blend of Islamic and Byzantine legacies
  • Upgrade your experience with entry tickets to admire the mosque up close
  • Kindly note that there is no access to the ground floor as that is an active praying area for Muslims

What to expect

Join a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia, a significant historical building in Istanbul that has stood in the same place for 1500 years. See depictions of two religions side by side at the former Byzantine church which is now a functioning mosque.

See the coronation place for the Roman Emperors, the meeting place of the Sultan and his people, the headquarters of Orthodox Christendom, as well as the first mosque in Istanbul. See a dome that was the biggest in the world for 800 years, standing tall at 56 meters in height.

If you choose to book entry tickets, step inside for a self-guided exploration of the architectural marvel. Admire examples of fine Ottoman tile work, decorative paintwork, and calligraphy that fill the entire space with a regal atmosphere.

Inside the Hagia Sophia, a testament to centuries of history, take an immersive journey through time, as you uncover the secrets and treasures held within its hallowed walls.

Interior perspective of the dome
Gazing upon a masterpiece of architecture, where history and faith beautifully intertwine
The Deësis mosaic
Stepping inside, experiencing the awe-inspiring grandeur of a timeless historical icon
Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Optional Ticket
Witnessing centuries of artistry and intricate details etched into every corner
Admiring the majestic dome, a testament to ancient engineering and architectural brilliance
Admiring the majestic dome, a testament to ancient engineering and architectural brilliance
Wandering through vast halls, feeling the profound spiritual essence of centuries past
Wandering through vast halls, feeling the profound spiritual essence of centuries past
Beholding a living testament to history, art, and enduring human creativity
Beholding a living testament to history, art, and enduring human creativity
Immersing oneself in the serene atmosphere of a truly iconic global heritage site
Immersing oneself in the serene atmosphere of a truly iconic global heritage site
A monumental wonder, reflecting centuries of history, faith, and architectural evolution.
A monumental wonder, reflecting centuries of history, faith, and architectural evolution.
Light filters through, illuminating the rich tapestry of mosaics and historical narratives
Light filters through, illuminating the rich tapestry of mosaics and historical narratives
Discovering the harmonious blend of diverse cultural influences within this sacred space
Discovering the harmonious blend of diverse cultural influences within this sacred space
Capturing the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting architectural splendor within
Capturing the interplay of light and shadow, highlighting architectural splendor within
An unforgettable journey through time, experiencing an architectural wonder up close
An unforgettable journey through time, experiencing an architectural wonder up close

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