Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Istanbul, Turkey

40 to 45 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul’s most dazzling landmarks, but its tumultuous history—from church to mosque to museum, back to a mosque again—can be difficult to grasp without a guide on hand to answer questions. On this private tour, benefit from detailed explanations as you explore the upper galleries. Skip-the-line entry is included for a seamless experience (with admission tickets purchased separately).

Private tours mean a personalized experience, with undivided attention from your guide
Choice of morning and afternoon tour timings lets you organize your day with ease
Along with a live guide, listen to audioguide narration in 23 languages
Family-friendly: Children aged seven and under enter the Hagia Sophia for free

What's Included

Meet a Professional Tourist Guide
Free Audio guide to your smart phone in 23 Languages
Instant voucher & confirmation

⚠️ All visitors must wait in the security & ticket control line ( 10 to 45 minutes- in peak season )
⚠️ Kids aged 7 & under gets a free ticket ( must show passport at the venue) Guide will help you
Entrance fee - Must be purchased at the venue ( age 8 + )

€30.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet, Babı Hümayun Cd. No:8, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
⚠️ THE MEETING POINT IS HAREM SOUVENIR SHOP - 50 m from the Hagia Sophia Tourist Ticket Office. HINT: HOW TO FIND? - It is under the RED MINARET ( TOWER ) of the HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE -Before the security control ---- PLEASE COME 10 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME TO THE MEETING POINT

End point

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
You can stay inside until the closing time

Itinerary

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

⚠️The prayer area on the first floor can only be entered by Turkish citizens.( Not included in this experince )
⚠️ Womens hair should be covered with a scarf. Men should not wear knee-length shorts.
⚠️ No money refund if not attend or to be late (Maximum waiting duration: 10 minutes )
Not recommended for travelers with baby strollers
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate