Hagia Sophia Tour: Explore Istanbul's Iconic Landmark

Explore Hagia Sophia’s rich history and stunning mosaics with an entry ticket and digital audio guide. Walk through centuries of art and architecture.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - We highly recommend a visit to Hagia Sophia for an enriching and unforgettable experience that transcends mere sightseeing. This architectural marvel, with its rich tapestry of history, offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the confluence of Christian and Islamic civilizations . The experience is…
What's Included
  • Digital Audioguide
  • History & Experience Museum Ticket (with combine ticket option)
  • Skip the Ticket Line
  • Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket
What's Not Included
  • Guide/Guided Tour
  • Gratuties
  • Food & Beverages
  • Headphone
Additional Information

Hagia Sophia captivates with its stunning architecture, rich history, and breathtaking mosaics. This marvel offers a glimpse into the confluence of Christian and Islamic civilizations. It’s an immersive journey through the ages, featuring a majestic dome, intricate mosaics, and calligraphic panels. Walk the same floors as emperors and sultans,…

Location
Hagia Sophia Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mark_j
Oct 11, 2025
Stunning, up close and solemn. - Guided tours would be best, but the museum nearby can provide plenty of historical information... and is itself wonderful.
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Anonymous
Sep 25, 2025
Advance booking. A must. - We pulled the entrance for 9 and we were there about minus 20 and we were already let through. There were about 10 people coming in and about 30/40 coming out. In other words, booking early and following your instructions helped us to enjoy the stunning visit to Hagia Sophia without queues or crowds inside.
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Debby_h
Sep 17, 2025
Happy families - This was the one place our son wanted to see on our cruise, it was easy to get to the que was very long outside so get there early & a lot had changed since we was last there 15 years ago
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Holly_m
Sep 17, 2025
You will enjoy theses beautiful sights more with Erdem’s guidance. - Erdem was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about both the Basilica Cistern and the Topkapi Palace. We highly recommend Erdem’s tour.
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Susan_v
Sep 15, 2025
It's faster this way. You... - It's faster this way. You need to get ticket in advance to get in faster.i loved the experience it was amazing
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Ciro_m
Jul 14, 2025
Very good. - The mosque is beautiful, impermeable. I managed to enter with the provided ticket without problems. Only the audiobook that is a little repetitive, but was useful.
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Jacqueline_a
Oct 18, 2025
Self guided tour - We did a self guided tour. All visitors had to enter on the second floor. You basically only saw the prayer area downstairs looking down at it. The upper area was very large. While this building was very historic, it was not as beautiful as the Blue Mosque.
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Cozymel19
Sep 19, 2025
Thanks for the aggravation TripAdvisor - The Hagia Sophia is an amazing example of Byzantine architecture. If I were rating this structure by itself I would give 5 stars. My 2 star review is for the idiots at TripAdvisor, their highly confusing email communication, and how they nearly torpedoed my visit. I loaded the ticket they sent into my digital wallet and thought I was good to go. However, when attempting to enter the venue, I was told that my ticket needed a QR code, not bar code, and was denied access. I was then forced to go back and read thru all of the 10+ emails TripAdvisor sent me regarding my visit. After spending over 30 minutes going thru all of these emails, I finally found the ticket I needed to access the venue. Oh, and BTW, I never received ANY digital audio guide. Thanks for the aggravation TripAdvisor.
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Peter_j
Oct 15, 2025
Don’t waste your time on... - Don’t waste your time on the audio guide. Difficult to download. It contains no information useful to the site visit - just general historical info you can get from any guidebook.
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Gwenyth_t
Oct 11, 2025
Extremely disappointing - We downloaded the ticket but it was not accepted at the site. Viator, to date, has not refunded our money. We can not recommend this service for the Hagia Sophia mosque
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).