Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Group Tour Best Highlights

5.0 (117 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
Duration40m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

By Septillion Travel Agency
TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212

Hagia Sophia Group Guided Tour
(Entrance Ticket Fee Not Included)

Ticket Information
• Entrance ticket (€25 per person) is NOT included.
• Tickets must be paid in cash or with Credit Card to the guide at the start of the tour.
• Children under 7 enter free with a valid ID or passport.
Dress Code:
• Women: Headscarf required; shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Men: Shoulders and knees must be covered.
• Scarves are available at the entrance for approx. €2-€3 EUR
You will skip the ticket purchase line with your guide.
Security checks are mandatory and may involve waiting.

Meeting Point:
In front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia.

Practical Info:
• Open daily 09:00–18:00
• No restrooms inside
• Upper gallery has steep stairs; strollers must be carried by hand

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour start time.

What's included

  • Official licensed Tour Guide
  • 40 minutes Guided Tour with Local Guide
  • Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket is NOT included ( You can pay in cash to your guide in EUR, USD, or TRY )
  • Tip for the Guide ( Optional )

What to expect

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Hagia Sophia Group Guided Tour

    (Entrance Ticket Fee Not Included)

    Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour start time.

    Dress Code:
    • Women: Headscarf required; shoulders and knees must be covered.
    • Men: Shoulders and knees must be covered.
    • Scarves are available at the entrance for approx. €1–3.

    Ticket Information ⚠️
    • Entrance ticket (€25 per person) is not included.
    • Tickets must be paid in cash to the guide at the start of the tour.
    • Children under 7 enter free with a valid ID or passport.

    Skip the Ticket Line:
    You will skip the ticket purchase line with your guide.
    Security checks are mandatory and may involve waiting.

    Meeting Point:
    In front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia.
    For your safety, please avoid interacting with anyone until you meet your guide.

    Practical Info:
    • Open daily 09:00–18:00
    • No restrooms inside
    • Upper gallery has steep stairs; strollers must be carried by hand

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: The meeting point is the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, located in front of the Hagia Sophia tourist ticket offices.

End point

Meeting Point: The meeting point is the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, located in front of the Hagia Sophia tourist ticket offices.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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