Hagia Sophia skip-the-line tickets

• Head straight inside the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets that let you bypass long ticket lines.
• Take a 30-min tour and learn all about the religious and historical significance of the museum’s artifacts through a 3D experience.
• Feast your eyes on the magnificent Byzantine artworks dating back several centuries that make up the museum’s vast collection. Enjoy unlimited stay inside!
• Enjoy entry to the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with an audio guide.

Inclusions

• Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum skip-the-line ticket
• Unlimited stay inside the museum
• Hagia Sophia Mosque entry (optional)

Exclusions

• Guided tour of the museum
• Hagia Sophia mosque entrance fee

• Tip: Plan a visit to the museum and Hagia Sophia Mosque in tandem to get the full experience of this iconic Turkish attraction.
• Please note that the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Museum are two completely separate attractions. While the former is a sacred place of worship for Muslims, the latter is a museum housing valuable artifacts, mosaics, and other items related to the Hagia Sophia's history as a church and mosque.
• The following is allowed on this tour: photography in the museum.
• No children below 8 are allowed in the Museum.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Enjoy a guided tour of Istanbul’s best iconic attractions with this one combo ticket that you can use in 1 day or over 2 or 3 days.
• Learn about the illustrious history of each of these landmarks from your expert English-speaking guide.
• Gain valuable insights about the iconic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque from your guide before you enter.
• Explore Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern while listening to interesting stories through an audio guide app available in 8 languages.
• Sail away on a relaxing 90-minute cruise of the Bosphorus Waterway as you admire the architectural beauty of Istanbul from a different perspective.

Inclusions

• 60-min Topkapi Palace tour with skip-the-line entry
• 30-min Basilica Cistern tour with skip-the-line entry
• 60-min Hagia Sophia tour with entry
• 90-min Blue Mosque tour with entry
• 90-min Bosphorus Cruise ticket
• English-speaking guide for all attractions
• Audio app in 10 languages

Day 1

• Hagia Sophia Mosque
• Blue Mosque
• Bosphorus Cruise Tickets

Day 2

• Topkapi Palace
• Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Topkapi Palace's ground floor has the best Instagram potential. You get to photograph the stunning interiors and beautiful ceilings.
• The audio guide is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish.
• Facilities: Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
• For Hagia Sophia, Women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. Their hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders. If you don't have a scarf or covering, it can be purchased at the entrance, at your own expense.
• With this admission ticket (except for Hagia Sophia), you will skip the ticket line, but not the security line. During high season, the security check could take up to 30 minutes.
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for pets.
• Your guide will show you the way to each attraction, then you can set your own pace for exploring.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 3 days from the date of purchase.

• Bypass the ticketing queue with these skip-the-line tickets to Hagia Sophia (you must still go through the mandatory security line), designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an audio guide available in 23 languages.
• Travel back in time and hop on a spiritual experience at Hagia Sophia, while gaining valuable insights about the Islamic and Byzantine heritage of the monument.
• Explore the marvel that once held the title of the world's largest place of worship for over a millennium, and check out the mosaics and the imperial dome.
• Enter the 2nd-floor visitors' area with skip-the-line access and explore the upper gallery at your own pace and convenience.
• Learn about the fascinating history of the oldest and fastest-built cathedral, its architecture, and heritage from your audio guide.

Inclusions

• Skip the ticket line to Hagia Sophia
• Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area
• Audio guide for both attractions (optional)
• Entry to the Hagia Sophia History Museum (optional)
• 10% discount at Dsign Cafe

Exclusions

• Skip the security line

• Tip: The building's ground floor has the best Instagram potential. Photograph the stunning interiors and beautiful ceiling from here.
• You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.
• The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.
• The prayer area in the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.
• Women are required to cover their knees, shoulders, and chest. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.
• Men are required to cover their knees and shoulders.
• If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (A scarf is €2 and a body cover is €3).
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Don't forget to carry your own headphones to listen to the audio guide.
• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Avail of a great cost benefit with this combo, giving you skip-the-line access to two of Istanbul’s iconic sites: the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia.
• Marvel at the impressive Byzantine architecture of the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century subterranean marvel with 336 massive columns.
• Soak in the Basilica Cistern experience with an optional multilingual audio guide providing intriguing insights into the history of this unique site.
• Step into the world-famous Hagia Sophia, once the largest place of worship for over a millennium with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide.
• Enjoy the liberty to explore the magnificent mosaics and paintings at your own pace at the Hagia Sophia’s 2nd-floor Visitors' Center.

Inclusions

Basilica Cistern

• Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica Cistern
• Multilingual audio guide

Hagia Sophia

• Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia
• Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area
• Audio guide in 23 languages

Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Keep an eye out for the ghostly outlines of carp swimming in the water, they make for a great photo backdrop.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Hagia Sophia

• Tip: Look for the 'weeping column,' it's believed to have healing powers.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• You skip the ticket lines but you cannot skip the security check.
• The security check can take up to 60 minutes during peak seasons.
• Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf.
• Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.
• Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction.
• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommend visiting after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• This combo lets you skip the lines for Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern all in one go! Perfect for time-conscious travelers and history buffs.
• Explore the Sultan's lavish chambers at the Topkapi Palace, including the Harem, and marvel at the Imperial Treasury's jewels like the Topkapi Dagger.
• Witness the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia and decipher the cryptic Viking runes etched by ancient visitors, alongside Islamic and Christian art.
• At Basilica Cistern, spot the column that is shaped like the feathers of a peacock, constructed in memory of the slaves who died building it.
• With multilingual audio guides, unlock the secrets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia's hidden murals, and the Basilica Cistern's haunting Medusa.

Inclusions

Topkapi Palace

• Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Topkapi Palace
• Access to Harem Museum and Hagia Irene Museum
• Audio guide in Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish

Hagia Sophia

• Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Hagia Sophia
• Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish

Basilica Cistern

• Skip-the-ticket-line entry to Basilica Cistern
• Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish

Topkapi Palace

• Tip: In the first courtyard, don't miss Hagia Irene, the oldest church in Istanbul and one of the oldest unreconstructed buildings in the world.
• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Hagia Sophia

• Tip: Don't miss the Deesis mosaic, a recently uncovered Byzantine treasure depicting Virgin Mary, Jesus, and John the Baptist in a scene of intercession.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

Basilica Cistern

• Tip: Look out for exhibitions which combine modern art installations with the cistern's ancient architecture, showcasing Istanbul's evolving character.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

• Want to save time and enjoy much flexibility? The Istanbul MegaPass is the one for you! Access multiple attractions with classic, premium, or deluxe passes, valid for 7 days!
• With your pass, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise, Blue Mosque tour, transportation card, route maps, and audio guides for all attractions—saving up to 37%!
• A Classic MegaPass allows you to choose 2 top attractions–Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern, and activities like Turkish Hamam. Find the full list here
• For a more elevated experience choose the Premium or the all-inclusive Deluxe pass to explore more attractions and more flexibility at a great deal!

Inclusions

• Choice of 2/4/9 of Istanbul's top attractions
• Attractions: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Dolmabahce Palace
• Cruises: Bosphorus cruise, Dinner cruise on Bosphorus with Turkish drinks and food
• Tours: Asian side walking tour, Blue Mosque tour,
• Access to hop on hop off bus tour
• Activities: Dervish Ceremony, Turkish bath & Hamam
• 5-ride transportation card
• Digital guide book
• City, tram & metro map

• There is no reservation needed for any activity except the Bosphorus Dinner cruise.
• Each pass is valid for 7 consecutive days including the first day of use.
• You can visit multiple attractions in a day but you can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• You do have skip-the-line access but you will still need to go through security.

• You’ll receive an email shortly afterward with your tickets after you've picked a pass of your choice.
• If you're someone who likes a physical pass, you can print the PDF or show the PDF at the attraction so they scan your QR ticket.
• For the all-inclusive pass, you will also receive all your tickets.
• You can change the chosen attractions as many times as you want, or you can cancel the pass free of charge up to 1 day before the service date.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.