Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Ticket + Audio Guide
About this experience
Hagia Sophia is a must-see landmark in Istanbul. Built in 537 as a church by Emperor Justinian, it was the world's largest church for centuries.
After the Ottomans took over in 1453, Sultan Mehmed II turned it into a mosque. In 1935, it became a museum, and in 2020, a mosque again.
Hagia Sophia blends Christian and Islamic features. Inside, you'll find mosaics of Jesus and Mary alongside Islamic elements like the mihrab and minarets.
The architecture features a large dome, tall columns, and golden mosaics. Key features include the Imperial Door and marble columns, an example of Byzantine and Ottoman design.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Audio guide languages
- English · German · Arabic · tr · ru · fa · French · it · Dutch · zh · Spanish · hi · ro · ko · uk · bg · pl · sv · ja · id · el · hu · pt · hr
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Meeting point
- Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı 1, 34122 Fatih Istanbul, Turkey
What’s included
- Skip-the-line entry
- Audio guide
What’s not included
- Guided tour
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