Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Ticket with Audio Guide! 

General Information

This Hagia Sophia entry ticket comes with skip-the-line access and an audio-guided gallery and visiting area tour of the Mosque, valid until the attraction closes. 

Begin your holy experience with quick entry to the crowded Mosque and admire the stunning architecture from the inside.

Explore the mosque’s unique interior area and learn more about its construction history from the informational audio guide playing on your mobile phone! 

Ascend to the second level and admire the ancient Catholic religious mosaics from the 9th-century Catholic Church before it was converted to a Mosque. 

Capture photos of your favorite architectural highlights, like the stunning dome, and explore at your own pace till the Mosque closes for the day. 

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning interiors and travel back to the Byzantine and Ottoman dynasties to hear about its influence over Hagia Sophia. 
  • Enjoy flexible access to explore the Mosque at your own speed.
  • Skip all entry ticket counter lines.
  • Discover hidden stories of the architecture from your informative audio guide.
  • Lose yourself in the masterpiece architectural carvings, mosaics, and religious structures inside Hagia Sophia. 

✅What’s Included:

  • Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia
  • Access an Audio Guide from your smartphone. 

❌ Exclusion

  • Skip the security line.
  • Live Tour Guide
  • Pick up and drop off facilities from the Hotel. 
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Ticket Prices

The standard entry Hagia Sophia Skip the Line ticket, which includes quick access to the Mosque and audio guide access, costs ₺1,204 (€36) for all visitors. 

Check out the table below to see the price at a glance:

Age of the VisitorsTicket Prices
Adult Ticket (99 years and younger)₺ 1,204 (€36)

Meeting Point

You can pick up your Hagia Sophia entry ticket from the kiosk near the visiting area’s entrance of the Mosque.

It is easy to spot since it has a vibrant turquoise facade and stands beside the Tourism Police. 

Address: Cankurtaran, Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye. Get Directions. 

Important Information About the Ticket

  • To use the audio guide, you must carry headphones and a completely charged phone to the Mosque. Visitors can get a ₺100 headphone from the entrance if they don’t have one.
  • Headscarves are necessary for all women to cover their heads and shoulders while exploring the attraction. You can get one for ₺100 if you forgot to bring one. 
  • All visitors must avoid wearing short pants, skirts, sleeveless tank tops or dresses. If you are wearing shorts, you can buy a body cover of ₺100 from the entrance. 
  • The Hagia Sophia tickets do not include an option to skip the security line. You must arrive an hour before your booked time slot since the line takes an hour to move forward during the peak tourism season.
  • Plan your visit before 10 am and after 3 pm for the least crowd. The Mosque is usually more crowded on weekends and public holidays.
  • You must exchange your GetYourGuide voucher at the kiosk for an entry ticket. Visitors cannot enter the attraction by showing the voucher.
  • Only locals and Turkish citizens can enter the prayer area of the Mosque. 
  • The ticket only includes access to the visiting area and the upper gallery. Unless you are a Turkish citizen, you cannot enter the prayer area. 
  • You can access the audio guide in 23 different languages. 

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