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Explore Hagia Sophia with an official licensed guide and get priority access — no waiting in ticket lines.
•Step into centuries of history with a licensed guide authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
•On this expertly guided tour, you’ll bypass long ticket lines and enter Hagia Sophia through priority access, giving you more time to explore and less time waiting.
Discover the grandeur of Byzantine architecture, admire the magnificent marble columns, multi-colored stone inlays, and the stunning golden mosaics depicting emperors, saints, and sacred scenes.
•This tour reveals the rich 1,500-year history of Hagia Sophia — from its construction under Emperor Justinian to its transformation under the Ottomans — along with the artistic and symbolic meaning behind every dome, arch, and mosaic.
With your guide’s expert storytelling, every step becomes an unforgettable journey through time.
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Meeting and pickup
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)
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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