Istanbul 2-in-1 Entry Pass: Hagia Sophia & Basilica Cistern

Highlights

• Two landmarks, one personal QR e-pass
• Valid 24 hours from activation — visit both at your pace
• Both sites a few minutes' walk apart in Sultanahmet
• Byzantine Constantinople above and below ground

Included attractions

1. Included
   Hagia Sophia

   Justinian's 6th-century masterpiece — Byzantine mosaics, the vast dome and Ottoman calligraphy roundels, seen from the visitor galleries.

2. Included
   Basilica Cistern

   The 6th-century underground reservoir with 336 marble columns, atmospheric lighting and the two famous Medusa-head column bases.

Good to know

Activation point: next to the Sultanahmet tram stop (T1) on Divanyolu Caddesi — message us on WhatsApp when you arrive and our team will scan your passes. Your e-pass is activated when the HI NYC Travel team scans its QR code or barcode, and stays valid for 24 hours from that moment. Opening hours, visitor routes and closures are set by each attraction and can change (for example around prayer times at Hagia Sophia). Hagia Sophia is an active mosque: shoulders and knees must be covered and women are asked to cover their hair. Bring a photo ID.

How your E-Pass works

1. 1
   Buy online

   Pay securely by card. Every traveler receives a personal e-pass with a unique QR code and barcode — on screen and in your PDF voucher.

2. 2
   Activate on the day

   Meet the HI NYC Travel team at the activation point in Sultanahmet (map below). Your pass becomes active the moment they scan it — not before, so you choose the day.

3. 3
   Valid for 24 hours

   From activation the pass is valid for 24 hours. Every traveler has their own code, and an expired pass can't be reactivated.

Where to activate your E-Pass