Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Entry with Smartphone Audio Guide – Explore Istanbul’s Timeless Monument

Step inside the majestic Hagia Sophia, one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces and a symbol of Istanbul's rich cultural legacy. With this skip-the-line entry ticket and smartphone audio guide, you can explore the monument freely and uncover stories spanning nearly 1,500 years of history.

Originally constructed in 537 AD as a Byzantine cathedral, Hagia Sophia later became an imperial mosque during the Ottoman Empire, and today it stands as a unique site where Christian mosaics and Islamic calligraphy coexist in harmony.

With your included audio guide, journey through the building's fascinating past, from its domed ceilings and marble pillars to its mosaics and minarets. Hear about emperors, sultans, and religious transitions that shaped not just Istanbul but the world. Learn how Hagia Sophia reflects Roman, Greek, Byzantine, and Islamic art in one breathtaking structure.

Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace during opening hours. You’ll gain access to the upper gallery and visiting areas, where sweeping views and sacred ambiance transport you back in time. Please note that the lower-level prayer area is not included in this ticket.

Important: Appropriate dress is required (no shorts or short skirts), and women must bring a headscarf to enter. During peak seasons, a short wait at the security check may still apply.

Whether you're a history lover, architecture enthusiast, or first-time visitor to Istanbul, this is an essential experience — book now and discover the soul of a city that once ruled empires.

• Skip-the-line entrance to Hagia Sophia visiting area
• Smartphone audio guide (ENG)
• Access to the upper gallery

• Live guide
• Entry to prayer-only areas
• Hotel transfers
• Headscarf or dress items