Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Ticket Line & Audio Guide

Allow the Hagia Sophia to captivate you with its stunning architectural marvel, rich history spanning empires, and breathtaking mosaics, enhanced by a digital city audio guide.

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Itinerary

Visit Hagia Sophia and enjoy a tour that combines a rich history with modern convenience. This architectural masterpiece showcases centuries where the East meets the West through stunning designs and craftsmanship. Step inside to see the famous dome, beautiful mosaics, and historic calligraphy that have amazed visitors for generations. Enhance your experience with a unique city audio guide that provides in-depth narratives on Istanbul’s most remarkable sites. This digital companion takes you through the wonders of Hagia Sophia and other significant attractions, offering rich context and stories that bring each location to life. Explore the timeless beauty of Hagia Sophia and delve deeper into Istanbul’s cultural heritage with this informative audio guide, ensuring a memorable and educational visit.

Highlights

Witness the Hagia Sophia with skip-the-ticket-line entry plus a city audio guide
Explore Byzantine mosaics with Islamic calligraphy and insights with audio guide
Unveil the story of civilizations converging in Istanbul on this audio tour
Explore the eerie beauty of ancient, submerged columns crafted from marble
Marvel at the mysterious and beautifully carved upside-down Medusa heads

Know before you go

•This is not a guided tour.You will enter attraction on your own •You will receive your tickets from your activity provider a day before the tour date •Women are required to cover their heads & shoulders, both men & women must cover their knees before entering the Hagia Sophia Mosque.Headscarves & body coverings can be obtained at the ticket booth for a nominal fee •Hagia Sophia is open from 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM •Children under 7 years must be accompanied by an adult with a passport or ID •The ramps & stairs in this area are not accessible for individuals with disabilities Please use the "Turkish Citizen Entrance" instead •As Hagia Sophia serves as a sacred site for worship, visitors are kindly asked not to take photographs of or stare at Muslims who are praying or performing namaz •Foreign tourists can enter Hagia Sophia from tourist entrance located near Topkapi Palace •This ticket grants entry to the viewing area & upper gallery, but does not include access to prayer area downstairs

Includes

Hagia Sophia entry ticket Skip the ticket line Complimentary digital audio guide app Access to History and Experience Museum (if option selected)

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