Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

You will see the recently opened (15th January 2024) upper gallery as the museum part of Hagia Sophia.

Private 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia, unraveling its rich Byzantine and Islamic past with an expert. You will enjoy the smooth entry with skip-the-line tickets. Your visit with direct access to the second-floor Visitors Area, the best top view of the mosaics and architecture of the Hagia Sophia. You will also have deeper information into Hagia Sophia's history with unique insights.

You will learn about its history from a professional 25-year experience guide. You will see the mosaics well worth seeing, Deesis mosaic, Omphalion, Viking Inscription, Marble Door, Empress Lodge, Grave of Enrico Dandolo

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

Before entering the first gate of Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed the 3rd Fountain near the entrance of Haghia Sophia's visiting area

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
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    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Your guide will explain the mystery of the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for the Byzantine and the Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, the Hagia Sophia has always been a precious building for the locals.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Istanbul Old City tour

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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