Istanbul Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Pass

Explore Istanbul's Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, from an ancient underground reservoir to monumental architecture. Choose ticket-only access or guided entry rather than a fully guided tour. Access to Hagia Sophia's praying area is not included.

• Discover Hagia Sophia's blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture
• Wander among the Basilica Cistern's ancient columns and atmospheric lighting
• Add Topkapi Palace with the three-attraction option, including hosted entry but excluding the Harem

What's Included

• Admission to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern with ticket-purchasing queues bypassed
• Audio guide for the two-attraction options in 10 languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and Romanian

Important details

• Children ages 0–7 enter free at Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, and at Topkapi Palace with the three-attraction option. Bring proof of your child's age for the two-attraction options.
• Wear respectful attire to enter Hagia Sophia.
• Mandatory security checks cannot be skipped. In high season, the security queue can take up to 1 hour.
• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave a venue.
• Some areas of Hagia Sophia may be inaccessible during ongoing renovations.
• The combo ticket is valid for 3 consecutive days from first use.
• Hagia Sophia opens daily from 09:00 to 19:00, with last admission at 18:30. It closes for Friday prayers from 12:00 to 14:30.
• Enter Basilica Cistern at your selected time slot, available from 09:00 to 16:45. Once inside, you may stay until closing at 18:30.
• For the Topkapi Palace option, entry slots run from 09:30 to 15:30, Wednesday through Monday. You may stay until closing at 17:00. The palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• For the guided-entry two-attraction option, arrive at the meeting point before the scheduled start.