Why choose this tour ?
Hagia Sophia, built in 532, was the world’s most significant worship place during the Byzantine Empire. In 2020, it was converted into a museum & mosque ✅ VIP Access Options - Choose Your Option & Prices Per Person, Age 7+ >> OPTION 1: Museum Ticket Only Total Fee: €35 Booking Fee: €5 (paid online) Remaining Fee: Will be paid at the meeting point -€30 (cash) -€32 (credit card) >> OPTION 2: Group Tour with Ticket Total Fee: €75 Booking Fee: €15 (paid online) Remaining Fee: Will be paid at the meeting point - €60 (cash) - €65 (credit card) ⚠️ You can explore the museum at your own pace afterward. Including: ✅Free Wifi to download an official Free Audio Guide on your smartphone provided by the mosque ✅ Available in 23 languages ( for both options ) Important Notes ⚠️ After purchasing your tickets, be prepared to wait in the security and ticket scan line for 10 to 45 minutes.
What makes Hagia Sophia Admission Ticket - Pay on Arrival a unique experience ?
➡️ Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide ➡️ Discover the wonders of Hagia Sophia, a must-visit landmark in Istanbul! Marvel at its breathtaking Grand Dome, an architectural masterpiece that has stood since 537 AD. Explore stunning Byzantine mosaics and intricate calligraphy that tell the rich history of this iconic site, once a cathedral and now a mosque. Enjoy the harmonious blend of religious influences and immerse yourself in its spiritual ambiance. With a convenient location near other attractions like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, your visit promises a captivating journey through time. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience! Explore the remnants of Christian frescoes that highlight the building's history as a cathedral before its conversion. Non-Muslims can visit the second floor. From the second floor, you can see the first floor and prayers.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ⚠️The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.( Not included in this experince )
- ⚠️ Womens hair should be covered with a scarf. Men should not wear knee-length shorts.
- ⚠️ No money refund if not attend or to be late (Maximum waiting duration: 10 minutes )
- Not recommended for travelers with baby strollers
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- OPT 2- GROUP TOUR WITH TICKET
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> Pay at the Meeting Point: > 60 € cash or 65 € credit card / per adult / age 8+ / ✅ Skip-the-Line Ticket included ✅ 45-minute guided tour included
Duration: 45 minutes
After payment: > Proceed with the guide to wait for the security & ticket check 10 to 45 min. > Explore the museum at your leisure afterward - OPT 1 - MUSEUM TICKET ONLY
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> Pay at the Meeting Point: > 30 € cash or 35 € credit card per adult (age 8+) ✅ Skip-the-Line Ticket included ❌ Guided tour is not included
Duration: 10 minutes
After payment: > Proceed by yourself to wait for the security and ticket check—10 to 45 minutes > Explore the museum with a free audio guide
Hagia Sophia Admission Ticket - Pay on Arrival Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Free Audio guide to your smart phone in 23 Languages
- Meet a Professional Tourist Guide
- Instant voucher & confirmation
Not Included
- ⚠️ All visitors must wait in the security & ticket control line ( 5 to 45 minutes / in peak season )
- ⚠️ Kids aged 7 & under gets a free ticket ( must show passport at the venue) Guide will help you
Special Instructions:
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS: 1️⃣ PLEASE COME 10 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME ⚠️ THE MEETING POINT: TOPKAPI CAFE, NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN OF SULTAN AHMET THE 3RD- 2️⃣ FIND THE DESK WITH THE SIGN: SKIPTHELINES 3️⃣ SHOW YOUR RESERVATION AT THE VENUE ⚠️Your tickets will be purchased upon your arrival at the ticket office on the day of your visit, no earlier than the start of your visit 4️⃣ . Upon your arrival at the meeting point, pay our staff/guide for the ticket / per person, age 8+ ✅ VIP Access Options OPTION 1: Museum Ticket Only Total Fee: €35 Booking Fee: €5 (paid online) Remaining Fee: Will be paid at the meeting point -€30 (cash) -€32 (credit card) OPTION 2: Private Tour with Museum Ticket Total Fee: €75 Booking Fee: €15 (paid online) Remaining Fee: Will be paid at the meeting point - €60 (cash) - €65 (credit card) Important Notes ✅ After purchasing your tickets, be prepared to wait in the security and ticket scan line for 10 to 20 minutes. ✅ You can explore the museum at your own pace afterward. ✅ Free Audio Guide for both options: Available for download on your smartphone in 23 languages. ♨️ VERY IMPORTANT ⚠️ Mandatory security line: 10 to 45 minutes ⚠️ Children aged 7 & under are Free - but must show a passport at the venue ⚠️ Dress code is smart casual ⚠️ Comfortable walking shoes are recommended ⚠️ If you need to contact us: > EMERGENCY: WhatsApp Message or WhatsApp Call: +44 7949 030784
Please be advised..
- This Tour is Provided by SKIPTHELINES.COM.TR.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Istanbul.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 11 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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