Journey through time at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum, where state-of-the-art technology and interactive displays bring to life the heritage of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Includes admission ticket to Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum and audio guide available in multiple languages.
Important Information
Child policy:
- Children under 8 years are free of charge. Valid ID is required.
Good to know:
- Please note that this skip-the-line admission allows you to bypass the ticket counter queue and proceed directly to the 2nd floor of Hagia Sophia. However, you will still need to wait in line for security checks.
- Women must wear long, loose clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a headcover at all times. Men should ensure their shoulders and knees are covered. Failure to comply will result in entry refusal to the mosque.
- Admission to Hagia Sophia History Experience Museum includes an audio guide available in multiple languages.
Basilica Cistern:
- The admission ticket includes an audio guide available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, Romanian, Croatian, and Arabic. A download link will be provided upon booking confirmation, and the audio guide must be downloaded in advance.
Sobre Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum
Embark on an immersive audiovisual journey of the Hagia Sophia, one of the world's enduring architectural and cultural wonders, at the Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum. Using a new-generation approach, the museum transports you to ancient Constantinople through technology and interactive displays. Walk the corridors, step back in time, and discover new perspectives from the untold stories of this legendary building's past.
Destaques
Delve into the architectural evolution of Hagia Sophia, a testament to the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires.
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Hear the stories behind this monument that has functioned as a cathedral, museum, and mosque over the years.