Hagia Sophia Tickets
Compare all ticket options: standard entry, audio guide, and skip-the-line. Find the best ticket for your visit.
Quick Answer
Hagia Sophia tickets are available in several options. The standard ticket gives you entry to the main palace. A ticket with audio guide adds a multilingual device. Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass queues — especially valuable in peak season (June–August) when waits can exceed 90 minutes. The Harem requires a separate additional ticket. Prices vary — always verify current rates before booking.
All Ticket Options
Skip the Line + Audio Guide + Augmented Reality
€32.50Priority entrance with multilingual audio guide and AR experience
Skip the often-lengthy free entry queue and enter Hagia Sophia with a Megapass priority ticket. Includes a multilingual audio guide and augmented reality experience that reconstructs Byzantine mosaic layers and historical details overlaid on the real space.
- Priority entrance — skip the standard queue
- Multilingual audio guide (English + more)
- Augmented Reality experience showing Byzantine and Ottoman layers
- Access to the main nave, galleries, and imperial door
- View of the famous Deësis mosaic (Christ, Virgin, and St John)
- Omphalion marble — the spot where Byzantine emperors were crowned
Duration: 1.5–2 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Check platform on booking.
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Hagia Sophia + Bosphorus Cruise
€42Two Istanbul icons in one booking
Combine priority Hagia Sophia entry with a Bosphorus cruise — two of Istanbul's essential experiences in a single booking.
- Priority entrance to Hagia Sophia
- Bosphorus cruise past the Ottoman palaces and bridges
Duration: 4–5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern
€64The two most spectacular ancient sites in Sultanahmet, in one ticket
Visit both Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern with priority entrance. These two sites sit five minutes apart in Sultanahmet and together form the most atmospheric morning itinerary in Istanbul.
- Priority entrance to Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour + skip the line at Basilica Cistern
- Covers the ancient Christian and Roman layers of Istanbul in one visit
Duration: 3–4 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Compare Options Side by Side
Prices are approximate and subject to change. Always verify current rates before booking.
Skip the Line + Audio Guide + Augmented Reality
€32.50- Priority entrance — skip the standard queue
- Multilingual audio guide (English + more)
- Augmented Reality experience showing Byzantine and Ottoman layers
- Access to the main nave, galleries, and imperial door
Best for: Priority entrance with multilingual audio guide and AR experience
Hagia Sophia + Bosphorus Cruise
€42- Priority entrance to Hagia Sophia
- Bosphorus cruise past the Ottoman palaces and bridges
Best for: Two Istanbul icons in one booking
Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern
€64- Priority entrance to Hagia Sophia
- Guided tour + skip the line at Basilica Cistern
- Covers the ancient Christian and Roman layers of Istanbul in one visit
Best for: The two most spectacular ancient sites in Sultanahmet, in one ticket
Opening Hours & Practical Info
Opening Hours
Note: Hagia Sophia is a functioning mosque — it closes to tourists during the five daily prayer times. The longest closure is Friday noon prayer (approx. 12:00–13:30). Dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered, women bring a headscarf. Entry is free but queues can be very long. Skip-the-line tickets via Megapass avoid the main queue.
Seasonal: Hours may shift during Ramadan and religious holidays. Check before visiting in peak season.
Last verified: 1 April 2025