Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket & Guided Tour

Start your Hagia Sophia visit with a professional introduction by a licensed guide and enjoy a smooth entry experience.

Meet your guide near Hagia Sophia at your selected tour time and begin with a professional presentation about one of the world’s most important monuments. During this introduction, your guide explains Hagia Sophia’s Byzantine origins, Ottoman transformation, architectural highlights, mosaics, and the cultural significance of the building today. You will also receive clear information about visitor rules, entrance procedures, and how the visit inside works.

After the presentation, your guide will provide your Hagia Sophia entry ticket and direct you to the visitor entrance. This ensures a simple and well-organized start to your visit without confusion about tickets or access points.

Once inside, you will continue your experience independently in the Upper Gallery visitor area, which is open to international visitors. Here, you can explore the mosaics, dome views, and architectural details at your own pace while applying what you learned during the presentation.

This experience is designed for travelers who want expert context before entering Hagia Sophia, combined with the convenience of ticket delivery and guided orientation.

Please note that the presentation is delivered outside Hagia Sophia and the visit inside the monument is self-guided.