With this ticket, you'll have the opportunity to gain entry into the Hagia Sophia – a mosque and former church dating back to the 6th century, when Istanbul was known as Constantinople. During your visit, you'll be able to take a closer look at elements of the structure's ornate interior, which features a massive central dome, carvings, columns, Byzantine mosaics and religious artefacts.
What's included
- Skip-the-line admission to Hagia Sophia's first floor
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Skip-the-security line
- Access to the praying area
Restrictions
- Require clothing to cover shoulders & knees. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Additional information
Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.
Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.
You need to be 18 years or older to book.
Children aged 0 to 7 years can participate for free.
Operated by Klook
What you need to know
Please skip the ticket queue and enter directly using your voucher.
The voucher is valid until 23:59:59, on 28 October 2024.
Please present your mobile voucher.
The downloadable digital audio guide on your mobile device is available in English.
Re-entry is not allowed after leaving the venue.
Clothing and scarves are available for purchase upon entry to the site.
Kindly note that there is no access to the ground floor, as that is an active praying area for Muslims. Only Muslims are allowed in the praying area. Turkish Muslims can enter the area for free, and tourist Muslims need a valid ticket to enter the praying area.
Please note that due to ongoing renovations, certain areas of the Hagia Sophia may be closed to visitors.
Please note that all visitors are required to undergo a security check before entering the venue.
During the peak tourist season, security checks can take up to an hour.
Hagia Sophia does not have any closed days. However, it does remain close to non-worshippers during prayer hours and the noon prayers on Fridays.