Hagia Sophia Skip-The-Line Tour

This skip-the-line tour of Hagia Sophia is perfect for discovering the details of one of Istanbul's star monuments.

Hagia Sophia Tour

At the designated time, we will meet at the Hippodrome of Constantinople. The tour begins with an exploration of Hagia Sophia's exterior, where we will appreciate its four minarets and a dome over 30 meters (98 ft) in diameter, which are iconic to Istanbul. We will delve into its architectural details, including its lighting and the impressive dimensions of the main hall and mosaics. After an hour of exterior exploration, you will proceed inside skipping the queues, without a live guide, using an audioguide available in English. The audioguide will narrate the transformation of Hagia Sophia from a Greek Orthodox church to a mosque in the mid-15th century, and then to a museum, before returning to a mosque in 2020. The tour concludes outside the mosque for any remaining questions.

Audioguide

Local regulations prevent the guide from entering with you to explain the interior. You will explore on your own using an audioguide in English.

Skip-the-line Ticket

Hagia Sophia receives over 3.5 million visitors annually. Reserving this ticket enables you to bypass long queues at the ticket office, though security checks will require standing in line, which may last up to an hour during high season.