Combo: Cistern of Theodosius + Hagia Sophia Tickets with Audio Guide

Your experience

Save time and discover two of Istanbul’s most iconic sites—Hagia Sophia and the Theodosius Cistern—with skip-the-line entry and audio guides.

Getting started

Start at either site by showing your mobile ticket for entry. Enjoy fast-track access at the Theodosius Cistern and explore both locations at your own pace.

What to expect

Theodosius Cistern

Descend underground to explore this late Roman cistern, a key piece of Byzantine engineering once vital to Istanbul’s water supply.

Features:

• Marble columns and vaulted ceilings: Admire the cistern’s robust 1600-year-old architecture, built to endure centuries below the city.

• Light and video-mapping show: Experience the hourly light and video mapping show that brings the cistern and its purpose to life.

• Contemporary art installations: Catch some rotating modern art exhibits that add a creative dimension to the ancient structure.

Hagia Sophia

Step into Hagia Sophia, a landmark where Byzantine mosaics meet Islamic art, and centuries of history are etched into every surface.

Features:

• Architecture: Discover Hagia Sophia highlights including the mihrab, Christian mosaics, and the legendary weeping column.

• Imperial Gate: Admire the grand entrance used by emperors, topped by a mosaic of Christ flanked by Constantine VI and the Virgin Mary.

• Omphalion: Stand on the marble circle where Byzantine emperors were once crowned, still visible on the floor of the main hall.