Discover the legendary Hagia Sophia in a time-efficient way. Get a real sense of the building's history and architecture from a local specialist. Finally, enjoy the monumental building at your own pace.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 30 minutes
- Starting times 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy a detailed explanation from a specialist about the building's history
- See all the mosaics, galleries, and details available inside
- Learn about the history of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires
Full description
Enjoy a guided tour of this beautiful building, which was once a church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Meet your local local tour guide and take a detailed look at the architecture, events, characters, and decoration from the past and today that tell the story of the Hagia Sophia.
During the tour, you will learn about the history in the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. Then take a look at the construction of the building and the Imperial dome, the traces of the centuries on the building's striking details. The tour ends on the first floor and you can discover the mosaics and masterpieces in the upper galleries at your own pace.
Includes
- Entry ticket to Hagia Sophia Museum
- Local tour guide
- Tips
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Hagia Sophia Museum Gates, Cankurtaran Mh., Soğuk Çeşme Sk. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Your guide will be wearing a red jacket or red t-shirt with the local partner logo.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before you go
- The security check-point cannot be skipped
- Waiting at the security check point will take between 30 seconds and 15 minutes, and depends on the visitor volume
