Combo: Hagia Sophia Ticket + Blue Mosque Audio Guide with Optional Guided Tours of Both Venues
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The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia stand barely 300 metres apart on Sultanahmet Square. The Blue Mosque is free to enter as a working mosque; Hagia Sophia's tourist gallery costs €25. A combo ticket bundles entry and guiding so you see both without backtracking.
Source: official figures published by the Turkish Ministry of Culture & Tourism / Directorate of Religious Affairs (muze.gen.tr), verified June 2026.
Two landmarks, one square
Hagia Sophia (537) inspired the architecture of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque, completed 1616) built directly opposite. Visiting them together is the classic Istanbul half-day: one Byzantine masterpiece turned mosque, one Ottoman masterpiece designed to answer it.
| Hagia Sophia | Blue Mosque | |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 537 | 1616 |
| Style | Byzantine, later Ottoman | Classical Ottoman |
| Tourist entry | €25 gallery ticket | Free (donations welcome) |
| Known for | Dome, gold mosaics | Blue İznik tiles, six minarets |
| Dress code | Modest; head covering for women | Modest; head covering for women |
Should you book a combo?
Because the Blue Mosque is free, a combo's value is in the time it saves: skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia plus a guide who walks you between the two and explains how they speak to each other. For independent visitors who just want fast Hagia Sophia entry, a standard skip-the-line ticket may be enough.
💡The smartest order
Start at Hagia Sophia at 09:00 when its queue is shortest, then cross the square to the Blue Mosque, checking its prayer-time closures. This avoids both midday crowds and the Friday Hagia Sophia closure.
See both icons on one ticket
Combo entry with skip-the-line access and an expert guide between the two.
Dress code and etiquette for both
Both are active mosques. Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees, and women should bring a scarf to cover their hair. Shoes come off on the prayer carpets, and visiting pauses during prayers — most noticeably at the Friday midday service.
Plan the double visit
Get the timing right with our opening hours guide, and read inside Hagia Sophia so you know exactly what to look for before you cross the square.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia on the same day?
Easily. They face each other across Sultanahmet Square, about a 5-minute walk apart, so most visitors see both in a single morning or afternoon.
Is there a combo ticket for the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia?
Yes. Combo tickets bundle skip-the-line Hagia Sophia entry with a guided visit to both. The Blue Mosque itself is free, so the combo's value is time saved and guiding.
Is the Blue Mosque free?
Yes, the Blue Mosque is a working mosque and free to enter outside prayer times. Hagia Sophia's tourist gallery costs €25.
Which should I see first?
Start with Hagia Sophia at opening, when its line is shortest, then walk to the Blue Mosque. Check prayer-time closures for both.
What should I wear to visit both?
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees, with a head covering for women. Shoes are removed on prayer carpets.