Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Multilingual Audio Guide

Skip the ticket line
with your pre-booked ticket

Use your pre-booked ticket to skip the ticket purchase line and start your visit right away. Skip-the-line applies to the ticket office line only; all visitors must pass the mandatory security check, so there may be waits in peak season.

Learn about Byzantine and Ottoman heritage with the audio guide

Explore while listening to the audio guide on your mobile device. Hear the story of how Hagia Sophia went from a Byzantine church to an Ottoman-era mosque, a museum and once again an active mosque.

Admire the grand dome and architectural details freely

Pick the spots that interest you most and take in the grand dome, historic details and centuries of cultural heritage at your own pace. The visit takes about 1 hour.

※ Hagia Sophia is generally open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On Fridays, visitor entry is restricted from 12:00 to 15:00 for Friday prayers.
※ As an active mosque, access routes and opening hours may change due to religious ceremonies, official events and other reasons.