Does the skip-the-line ticket mean I skip all queues at Hagia Sophia?

You bypass the ticket-counter queue and go directly to the second floor entrance. However, you will still pass through the standard security check, which has its own queue.

Is Dolmabahce Palace open every day?

No — Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Check the official palace website for current opening hours before your visit.

Do children need a ticket?

Children under 8 are admitted free to Hagia Sophia; children under 6 are admitted free to Dolmabahce Palace. Valid ID may be requested at either entrance to verify age. Children must be accompanied by an adult at Dolmabahce.

What should I wear to Hagia Sophia?

Hagia Sophia is an active mosque. Women must cover their arms, legs, and hair at all times; men must cover their shoulders and knees. Entry will be refused if the dress code is not met.

Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

A mobile ticket displayed on your phone is accepted at both sites, so there is no need to print unless you prefer a paper copy.

Do I have to visit both sites on the same day?

The ticket is date-specific. Please check your booking confirmation for the date and any restrictions on when each venue can be visited.

COMBO: Official Hagia Sophia Skip the Line + Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

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Duration

4 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Skip-the-line admission to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (ticket-counter queue bypassed)

Admission to Dolmabahce Palace

Access to the Harem section of Dolmabahce Palace

Not included

Transport between the two sites

Guided commentary or audio guide

Food and drink

How to redeem

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultan Ahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye

Begin at Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet district. Present your mobile or printed ticket at the designated skip-the-line entrance to proceed directly to the second floor. For Dolmabahce Palace, present your ticket at the palace entrance on the Bosphorus waterfront in Beşiktaş.

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What to bring

Your ticket (mobile or printed)
Valid photo ID or passport (required for children's age verification at both sites)
Modest clothing covering shoulders, arms, and legs; a headcover for women visiting Hagia Sophia

Know before you go

Hagia Sophia is an active mosque — modest dress is mandatory for all visitors. Women must wear a headcover inside.

Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays.

Last admission at Dolmabahce is 30 minutes before closing time — plan accordingly.

Security checks are in place at Hagia Sophia; the skip-the-line ticket does not bypass these.

Children under 8 enter Hagia Sophia free; children under 6 enter Dolmabahce free. Carry valid ID for age verification.

The two sites are on opposite sides of the Golden Horn — allow travel time between them.

COMBO: Official Hagia Sophia Skip the Line + Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

COMBO: Official Hagia Sophia Skip the Line + Dolmabahce Palace Ticket

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