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Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in the heart of Istanbul. It was first built in the 6th century as an Eastern Orthodox Cathedral but later turned into a mosque during the Ottoman occupation in Turkey. Today, Hagia Sophia is an iconic melting pot of a myriad of cultures. Read on to learn more about the Hagia Sophia, how to book Hagia Sophia skip-the-line tickets, and other details to plan your visit.
Flexible
4 hr.
4 hr.
Skip the ticket line to Hagia Sophia
Entry to Hagia Sophia visiting area
Audio guide for both attractions (optional)
10% discount at Dsign Cafe
Basilica Cistern
30-min guided tour of the Basilica Cistern
Skip-the-line ticket to Basilica Cistern
Expert English-speaking guide
Blue Mosque
60-min guided tour of the Blue Mosque
Entry to the Blue Mosque
English-speaking guide
Hagia Sophia
60-min guided tour of Hagia Sophia
Skip-the-line tickets to Hagia Sophia
English-speaking tour guide
Audio guide inside Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia Mosque entrance tickets to the visiting area
1-hr guided tour of Hagia Sophia
English-speaking guide
Blue Mosque
Entry to the Blue Mosque
1-hr guided tour of the Blue Mosque
English-speaking guide
Old City tour
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Go for: Skip-the-line tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audio guide or an expert historian guide, depending on the ticket you choose
Recommended tours:
Go for: Guided tours
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audio guide or an expert historian guide, depending on the ticket you choose
Recommended tours:
Go for: Combo tickets
Duration: Flexible
Guide: Audio guide or an expert historian guide, depending on the ticket you choose
Recommended tours:
Spanning 31 meters, the Hagia Sophia central dome was once considered the largest in the world. Constructed in 537 AD, the dome’s sheer size, innovative design, and decorative elements are a testament to the genius craftsmanship of ancient Byzantine laborers.
Open: Daily
Closed: Prayer hours and during noon prayers on Fridays
Duration of visit: 1 to 2 hours
Best Time to visit: The best time to visit the Hagia Sophia are early mornings and late afternoons when there are fewer people inside the mosque and the golden sun, bathes the central dome in a beautiful light.
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih İstanbul, Turkey
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