Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket in Istanbul

Discover Hagia Sophia's layered history as a former Byzantine church and a functioning mosque. Explore the interior at your own pace, with admission limited to visitor areas rather than the ground-floor prayer area.

• Explore the upper gallery for a closer look at Hagia Sophia's architecture
• Join a short English-language introduction with the guided Hagia Sophia option
• Extend your visit to the Basilica Cistern with a combo option, with or without a guided tour

What's Included

• Hagia Sophia admission with ticket-purchase-line access
• English audio guide with the standalone audio-guide ticket
• Audio guide in 10 languages with combo options
• Basilica Cistern admission with ticket-purchase-line access on combo options

Important details

• Children aged 0–8 enter free with Hagia Sophia-only options. Children aged 0–7 enter free with the guided Basilica Cistern combo. For the ticket-only combo, ages 7+ require an adult ticket.
• Bring proof of your child's age for free entry with either combo option.
• The standalone audio-guide and guided Hagia Sophia options are not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Wear respectful attire to enter Hagia Sophia. Short skirts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed on the guided Hagia Sophia option.
• Ticket-purchase-line access does not bypass security or guarantee immediate entry. Security checks can take up to an hour in high season.
• Restoration work may mean scaffolding and restricted access to some areas.
• Re-entry is not allowed with the standalone audio-guide or guided Hagia Sophia options.
• Hagia Sophia is closed to non-worshippers during Friday noon prayers. Opening hours and closure dates may change.