Istanbul Hagia Sophia Guided Tour

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Duration: 45 minutes
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Experience Highlights

On this tour you will have the opportunity, for about 1 hour, to visit Hagia Sophia, an orthodox church over 1,500 years old. Now converted into a museum, Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited places by tourists in Istanbul, due to its impressive architecture and rich history.

Throughout the activity, you will be accompanied by an expert guide, thanks to whom you will learn many interesting facts about the monument. In addition, you will be able to avoid unnecessary queues and waiting to enter the site, so that you can enjoy the activity to the fullest.

  • Visit Hagia Sophia, an Orthodox church converted into a museum over 1,500 years old.
  • Learn about the history and architecture of this monument from an expert guide.
  • Avoid long queues and unnecessary waiting, and enjoy your visit in a comfortable and relaxed way.

What’s included

  • Visit to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance to Hagia Sophia

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Step by Step

Join this tour and visit Hagia Sophia, an impressive Orthodox church that has witnessed the history of the city for over 1,500 years. Today, it is a monument that blends Christian and Muslim architecture, and is considered one of the most important in all of Turkey. Thanks to this activity, you will be able to skip the queue and enter the monument without waiting in line.

The tour lasts about 1 hour, during which you can immerse yourself in the rich history of the church and discover how this monument has witnessed the evolution of Istanbul, from its Byzantine era to the Ottoman era. Through the eyes of your guide, you will learn about the fascinating mixed faith reflected in Hagia Sophia' s architecture and artefacts.

Marvel at the interior of the church, with its impressive dome and beautiful mosaics . The church is one of the world's most representative examples of how Byzantine architecture blends with Muslim elements, such as the four minarets rising to the sky.

A tour inside one of Istanbul's most important historic buildings, which has been shaped by the evolution of the city and the change of cultures over the centuries. A must-see for lovers of history, culture and architecture.

Reviews

4.6
· 731 Reviews
  • R
    R.
    5
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    Santa Sofia is amazing! I would have sincerely liked it to be less crowded, but I still enjoyed getting to know such a place. It is really unique! It was definitely very helpful to book online, otherwise we would have lost a lot of time to get in!
  • L
    L.
    5
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    Fabulous!
  • V
    V.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    It was a good tour of the mosque and the dynamics of the visit, I recommend it.
  • S
    S.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Santa Sophia is an impressive temple. It was very crowded when I went there that day. It was great to get in without having to wait, it is really crowded all the time as the guide told us. Fantastic online booking and service, highly recommended.
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