What to bring

• Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, and snacks for comfortable exploration.

• Bring local currency or your preferred payment method for meals, souvenirs, and extra delights not covered by the ticket.

• Stay ahead of the game; download the audio app beforehand to dodge any network glitches at the location.

• Don’t forget your trusty earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What's not allowed

Hagia Sophia

• The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.

• Strict dress code: Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf. Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders.

Accessibility

Basilica Cistern

• This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Hagia Sophia

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• If you do not have a scarf or body cover, you can buy them at the entrance (a scarf is 1€ and a body cover is 3€).

• You can choose to take the Bosphorus cruise on the same day or the next day. In addition to midday and afternoon departures, enjoy a special evening cruise at 6pm, available from April to October.

• While you can breeze through the ticket lines, security screening is standard for all guests. Be prepared for wait times of up to 60 minutes during peak travel periods.

• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public.

• Due to the Friday prayer, the Mosque will be closed to tourists from 12pm to 2pm. For a smoother experience, it's recommended to visit after 4pm to avoid the lengthy security line anticipated between 2pm and 4pm.