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Hagia Sophia Private Tour With Official Guide - Fast Entry

Istanbul, Turkey
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Official Guide
    • Skip-the-Ticket-Line with guide
    • Tickets
    • Ticket €25 Euro Excluded
    • SCARF

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Sultan Ahmet, Babı Hümayun Cd. No:4, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

      Please meet your guide at the ticket office of Hagia Sophia Mosque, located at the tourist entrance, just in front of the first gate of Topkapi Palace. It’s the area where visitors enter Hagia Sophia (not the prayer entrance)

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 2 reviews
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    Tanju is an amazing guide...

    Olivia_H, Jul 2026
    Tanju is an amazing guide !!!! He made my first time in Istanbul so special!!!! He is the best!!!!!!

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Hello Dear Olivia, Thank you! You are so kind its great to hear that you loved the tour we hope tro see you again in Istanbul Best regards

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