Hagia Sophia Skip The Line Ticket

Hagia Sophia, an important monument for both Byzantine and Ottoman Empire, exhibits a 1500-year-old architectural beauty. It was used as a church in the early periods and later as a mosque. In today's world, it is amongst the museums where tourists most want to see when they come to Turkey. With its magnificent splendour, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of the society it serves.

Step Into the Timeless Wonder of Hagia Sophia – Skip the Line & Let History Speak to You

Instead of waiting for the waiting lines before the ticket window, you can get your digital code here and go to the security checks to enter Hagia Sophia. 

Avoid the crowds and dive straight into one of the world's most iconic monuments with our Hagia Sophia Fast-Track Ticket and Audio Guide. Whether you're a curious traveler, a history lover, or a first-time visitor to Istanbul, this is your key to a richer, smoother experience.

Why Hagia Sophia?
As one of the engineering wonders of the world, Hagia Sophia has been standing since the ancient times. Thus, the building itself is something worth to come a long distance. Its architecture is stunning not only in terms of volume but also from an engineering perpective. Regarding the continuity with the famous Pantheon in Rome, Hagia Sophia is seen as a true monument of the late Roman Empire later to be called "Byzantine" by the historians.

This is why, even a small detail deserves a detailed look. For example, the bronze exit gate on the ground floor is older than Hagia Sophia itself from the ancient city of Tarsus (in southern Turkiye where Saint Paul was reportedly born). Another example could a 12 centuries old graffiti right on the marble counter in the galleries that is a trace from the Viking mercenaries in Constantinopolis. 

Marble Columns, Mosaics and Caligraphy in Hagia Sophia 

Inside the Hagia Sophia, there are traces of ages layered from ancient to modern times. A great portion of the columns were collected from major cities of anqituity from Levantine or Agean parts of the region. Hence, the giant columns inside Hagia Sophia are so colorful in a big diversity. The artisanship on marble is simply astonishing and you can only observe them a long while. 

The mosaics, on the other hand, usually have been the highlights. There are visual representations in mosaic panels that are consisting of hundreds of thousands of pieces. They are religious or political depictions parallel with the characteristics of their times. Especially, the Deisis Mosaic is a masterpiece with the details of the faces and clothings. Another one to not miss is on the imperial gate where you will see the founder emperors from 4th and 6th century side by side. 

The caligraphic medallions are the artistic touch of the Muslim heritage in the Hagia Sophia. They had been artfully written and assembled inside the building. Today one cannot take them out since there is no such a big gate all around the structure. And sometimes, the deep history of Hagia Sophia intermingles compeltely, where Hellenic marble urns from 4th century BC was granted to Hagia Sophia by an Ottoman sultan, Murad III in late 16th century. The mihrab, sultans' lodge and library are also very tasteful edditions to the Hagia Sophia from Ottoman centuries. 

What’s Included?

Skip-the-Line Access: Save time and energy by entering directly—no waiting in long lines.

Multilingual Audio Guide: Explore at your own pace with a rich, immersive audio guide that tells the story of Hagia Sophia’s architecture, secrets, and transformations.

User-Friendly Experience: Simply use your smartphone and headphones to dive into centuries of history, art, and spirituality.

Make the Most of Your Visit

Open daily with special Friday entry hours.

Appropriate attire is required—scarves and coverings available at the entrance.

Prayer areas are reserved for locals, but the grandeur is open to all.

Book Now – and Let the Walls Speak
Secure your fast-track ticket today and uncover the legends, emperors, and artisans that shaped this architectural masterpiece. Your journey through time begins here.

How it works when we book for the Hagia Sophia ticket?

After booking, you will receive your digital ticket electronically that will avoid waiting for the ticket lines. So, you can go to the security for the entrance. Instead of an old-school audio guide, you can scan the codes in the galleries with your smart phones for digital guiding in 23 languages (included in the price) inside the building. 

For any question after the payment, there will be easy access for live assistance in 2 ways:

• you will receive a direct contact (reachable via WhatsApp)
• our official agency team is right next to the gates every-day from morning time to sunset (location linked and showed on the ticket)

Moreover, the official agency staff at the check-in point will serve as an information point for your questions while you are in Istanbul. If you have any other place or concept about your Istanbul trip, our prefssional team will be present 7 days a week for you there. After your visit, we will expect you for a tradition Turkish tea from the house. 

Visiting Info for Hagia Sophia

• As an active mosque, Hagia Sophia main building is open for only locals for the timely praying times. For travelers, there is the ticketed entry through the glorious upper galleries is opening at 15th of January, 2024. 
• The entrance will be open between 09:30 and 18:00.

• If you prefer to go the ticket booth the estimated waiting time is between 20 to 60 minutes. After that, the security will be the next step to go through that may take 1 to 25 minutes. 
• Children under the age of 8 will need no ticket. Tht staff at the turnstile will help them to pass free. But showing an ID of the minor is important! 
• Fridays, the entrance could will be closed before noon and kept closed until 14:00 or 14:30 for the congregational prayer. 
 

Partner WhatsApp Line: +90 534 035 02 18

• Reservation required! You must make a reservation at least 1,5 hours in advance.
• Partner WhatsApp Line: +90 534 035 02 18
• Please show the QR code to the ticket office staff and log in quickly.
• Remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). Women must cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter.
• No refunds after the reservation. 
  If you do not attend the attraction/tour at the reservation time, you lose your right for the attraction/tour.
• After booking, you will receive your digital ticket electronically that will avoid waiting for the ticket lines. So, you can go to the security for the entrance. Instead of an old-school audio guide, you can scan the codes in the galleries with your smart phones for digital guiding in 23 languages (included in the price) inside the building.

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• Ages between 0-6 is free.