Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access
At a glance
Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access is a 1h private experience in Istanbul, Turkey, operated by Istanbul Old City tour. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $135.88 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: All Fees and Taxes.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
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.
Meeting point
Before entering the first gate of Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed the 3rd Fountain near the entrance of Haghia Sophia's visiting area
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $135.88 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
All Fees and Taxes.
Where does it start?
Before entering the first gate of Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed the 3rd Fountain near the entrance of Haghia Sophia's visiting area
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 28 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Istanbul.
