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Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour

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1581 reviews
Activity provider:Istanbul Tourist Pass®
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Guided tour

Hagia Sophia: Entry with Guided Tour

Activity provider:Istanbul Tourist Pass®
4.5  / 5
1581 reviews

From $15.88 per person

Enter the magnificent Hagia Sophia, which is the world’s largest place of worship, built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD. Enjoy a guided tour inside and see the tallest dome of the largest Christian church in the world.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a tour with a local guide
  • See the great architecture of the Hagia Sophia
  • Learn why it has always been an important monument
Full description
Travel back in time to experience the story of the ancient Hagia Sophia on a guided tour in Istanbul. Trace how this iconic site has transformed over time with a local guide. Uncover stunning details as you explore this architectural gem. Meet with your professional local guide in front of Hagia Sophia. Hear a short history of the Old City then start the Hagia Sophia tour.  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.
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  • Hagia Sophia visit
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Free time at the monument
  • Transport to or from the meeting point

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Meeting point

Meet at the Sultanahmet BusForUs stop in front of the Hagia Sophia. Look out for the red double-decker buses. The guide will have a flag with the Istanbul Tourist Pass logo on it. All children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums as proof of age.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card for children

Know before you go

  • This attraction cannot be directly accessed by presenting the GetYourGuide voucher. You must attend the guided tour
  • All children will be asked to present their valid passports at the entrance of the museums in order to validate their age
  • The visit duration and time can vary depending on the cleaning and disinfectant schedules of the authorities
  • There is a mandatory security queue and it is not skippable
  • Remember to wear modest clothing (arms and legs covered). Women must cover their hair with a scarf. If you forget to bring your own scarf, you can buy one before you enter

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4.5 /5

based on 1581 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
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May – United KingdomNovember 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Ilke was a fantastic guide, she's clearly very knowledgeable about the history, culture architecture etc of both the Hagia Sophia and Istanbul itself. I'd recommend, I got a lot more out of my visit as a result of Ilke's guidance than if I just looked around myself. Thanks Ilke!
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomNovember 2, 2023 – Verified booking
It was easy to find the group, all instructions were sent, no issues. Unfortunately the guide went to the level of weirdly unnecessary detail, and as a result some people from the group started to lose interest; 20 mins after getting through the first gates, we also decided to go inside and explore the place on our own.
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Dennis – NetherlandsOctober 22, 2023 – Verified booking
We were shown around by a female guide, unfortunately I forget her name, and she was really good. Her knowledge was very extensive and the explanation she provided about the mosque and the faith itself was valuable. Her English was very good and you noticed her love for the Ayasofia in everything.
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