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Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum Tickets

Istanbul

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Overview

Uncover the long-held secrets of the iconic Hagia Sophia with this fast-access entry ticket to the Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum.

Highlights

  • Leave the long waiting queues behind and gain fast entry into the newly-opened Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum with fast access tickets.
  • During this 30-minute 3D tour, wander through various rooms, each one representing a different era, along with a display of various invaluable artifacts.
  • Learn more about the history of the Ottomans on oversized screens with sound effects for an immersive experience and view never-before-seen Byzantine artworks housed in the museum.
  • Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque with an expert English-speaking guide, and entry (without a guide) to the Hagia Sophia Museum.
  • Did you know? The UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia Mosque functioned as a museum from 1935 until 2020, after which it was turned into a mosque.

Inclusions

  • Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum skip-the-line ticket
  • Unlimited stay inside the museum
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque entry (optional)

Exclusions

  • Guided tour of the museum
  • Hagia Sophia mosque entrance fee

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your Experience

Discover the History Behind Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia History & Experience Museum, located in the historic Defter-i Hakani building at Sultanahmet Square, is quickly becoming one of Istanbul's top tourist attractions. With your fast access tickets, make your way past the huge waiting crowds and head straight inside the highly-anticipated museum without any delays.

The museum holds artifacts that connect to the Hagia Sophia's origin as a Christian Church in the 6th century. Also, you will find out how it turned into a shining example of architectural brilliance during the reign of the Ottomans through the various exhibits. Explore some of the most exquisite paintings, mosaics, and other items belonging to the Byzantine period. Some of these prized possessions have never been open to the public before.

Optional Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia Mosque with Entry (without a guide) to Hagia Sophia Museum

Benefit from a ticket upgrade option that allows you to get a deeper insight into the exhibits at the museum while a guide explains the mystery of the magnificent Hagia Sophia Mosque, a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. The interiors boast a massive dome, marble pillars, and stunning mosaics.

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