Private Walking Tour in the Hagia Sophia Mosque

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50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Hagia Sophia a wonder of architecure of 1500 years where East meets West in Istanbul/ Constantinople! enables us explore Christianity and Islam in terms of theology, art and architecture. We will learn the most fundemental theological difference between Christianity & Islam.
Who was Jesus ? Was He God? The Son of God ? or a holy prophet/human being?

Why Muslims for centuries avoided drawing and sculpting human forms in mosques ?

What is the enigma of the black cubic building in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca towards which Muslims pray 5 times a day everyday ? And curiously the city's name Mecca comes from the verb ' Bekke' which means in 7 different languages ' To Cry' . So who cried and cried for what ? So we will learn such curious points together.

And more and more...to explore.

What's Included

Guidance in Hagia Sophia is included
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
German Fountain

It is a green domed monumental fountain (German Fountain) right by the Blue Mosque. You will find me, your guide there waiting for you by the fountain.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
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    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    They will see an architectural wonder from 1500 years before, Hagia Sophia. Our guests will learn about Greek, Roman and Ottoman era of Istanbul. They will discover Christian mosaics and Muslim calligraphy art with its best examples inside Hagia Sophia. And they will learn about "Million Stone" which was a distance market emperor Constantine The Great

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cem Simsek

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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