Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide

Name: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Ticket and Audio Guide
Start: 2025-12-31T09:30:00+0300
End: 2025-12-31T16:00:00+0300
Location: Hagia Sophia

Wander Hagia Sophia’s halls and uncover its history with ease!

Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia

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Don't wait in line to dive into the fascinating world of Hagia Sophia! Skip the ticket lines and turn on your audio guide to start an enjoyable journey through time. Lose yourself in Hagia Sophia's stunning architecture, beautiful mosaics and the stories behind every corner.

Step back into Byzantine times as you make your way through this former church-turned-mosque. Climb up the stairs to the Upper Gallery, which gives you a unique look at the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and allows you to appreciate side by side the Christian mosaic artwork alongside that of the Islamic calligraphy.

Your audio guide brings the rich past of Hagia Sophia alive as you walk. Take your time to enjoy its beauty, take unforgettable pictures inside one of Istanbul's most popular attractions.

Skip the ticket line and dive right into your journey with an engaging audio guide.
Marvel at the stunning Byzantine architecture, mosaics, and the blend of Christian and Islamic artistry throughout Hagia Sophia.
Learn more about the rich history of this iconic structure with your audio guide.

Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entry ticket
Audio guide app on your own smartphone

Skip the security line
Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Hagia Sophia is closed between 12:00 - 14:30 on Fridays due to Friday prayer.
There is a mandatory security queue, and it is not skippable. In high season, security checks can take up to an hour.
Best time to visit before 10:00 and after 15:00. Between 10:00 and 15:00 it is crowded and specialy at weekends & public holidays.
Please note that you cannot enter the attraction with the GetYourGuide voucher. You need to pick up your ticket at our kiosk located just next to the entrance.
Women must cover their hair and shoulders. Scarves are available for 100TRY
Men and women must cover their knees. If you wear shorts, you can buy a body cover for 100TRY
Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area during prayer times
Bring your headphones, or you can rent headphones for 100TRY
This ticket gives you access to the visiting area and upper gallery, not the prayer area downstairs.
The audio guides are available in 23 languages

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

By tramway: You can take the T1 Kabataş-Bağcılar tramline and get off at the Sultanahmet station. After a short walk, you will reach your destination.

By taxi: You can take a taxi to reach the venue with ease if you don't prefer using a personal vehicle as they are widely available in the city.