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Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access
Activity Duration (1 to 4 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia with Priority Entry and Expert Knowledge
What you'll do
You will see the recently opened upper gallery as the museum part of Hagia Sophia.
Join a 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia, where you'll uncover its rich Byzantine and Islamic past with an expert guide. You'll enjoy a smooth entry with skip-the-line tickets.
Your visit will grant you direct access to the second-floor Visitors Area, offering the best top view of the mosaics and architecture of Hagia Sophia.
You'll also gain deeper insights into Hagia Sophia's history, thanks to your expert guide's unique perspectives.
With a professional guide with 25 years of experience, you'll learn about Hagia Sophia's history and significance, and see the mosaics up close, including the Deesis mosaic, Omphalion, Viking Inscription, Marble Door, Empress Lodge, and Grave of Enrico Dandolo.
Join a 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia, where you'll uncover its rich Byzantine and Islamic past with an expert guide. You'll enjoy a smooth entry with skip-the-line tickets.
Your visit will grant you direct access to the second-floor Visitors Area, offering the best top view of the mosaics and architecture of Hagia Sophia.
You'll also gain deeper insights into Hagia Sophia's history, thanks to your expert guide's unique perspectives.
With a professional guide with 25 years of experience, you'll learn about Hagia Sophia's history and significance, and see the mosaics up close, including the Deesis mosaic, Omphalion, Viking Inscription, Marble Door, Empress Lodge, and Grave of Enrico Dandolo.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Istanbul Private Sightseeing Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access in Istanbul, Turkey. This private sightseeing tours experience includes 1 stops over 1 day. Duration: 1 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- 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.
This concludes the tour.
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