Istanbul Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern Combo Ticket

Istanbul, Turkey

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2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
Audio guide available in 25 languages

Tips
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye

What To Expect

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica Cistern

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

based on 6 reviews

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Hagia Sophia, a jewel of...

LAN_S, Apr 2026

Hagia Sophia, a jewel of Byzantine architecture, stands majestically in Istanbul. Built in the 6th century, it amazes with its massive dome, elegant marble columns, and stunning mosaic artworks. For centuries, it has served as a church, a mosque, and now a revered museum, reflecting rich cultural heritage. Its grandeur and spiritual aura leave every visitor in awe, a true masterpiece of human creativity.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Guest, We are thrilled to know you had such a wonderful time with the Istanbul Tourist Pass®! Knowing that we helped make your visit to our city’s iconic landmarks seamless is the best feedback we could hope for. Thank you for the high recommendation! Best regards, Istanbul Tourist Pass® – The most extensive all-in-one digital pass, giving you access to 120+ attractions, guided tours, and skip-the-line entry to the best museums and experiences across Istanbul.

Due to time restrictions...

cdamason0728, Oct 2025

Due to time restrictions we were not able to visit. We requested a refund and Viator was not refunding. Will not use Viator in the future.

Didn’t receive the follow...

Megan_W, Jun 2025

Didn’t receive the follow up email - sent message and received code that didn’t work - sent a message to them and they sent right QRs and they both worked fine and skipped the long lines.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear Megan, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear about the initial issue with the follow-up email and the code, but we’re glad our team was able to resolve it quickly and provide you with the correct QR codes. It’s great to know everything worked smoothly afterwards and you were able to skip the long lines — that’s exactly the convenience we aim to deliver. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you again in the future! Warm regards, The Istanbul Tourist Pass® Team