Guided Tour to Hagiasophia

5.0 (5 reviews) Istanbul, Turkey
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Duration1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

The best way to discover new places passing through a local point of view. Not to feel stranger while you are accommodating its always better to have local assist for the best visit. Don’t be a tourist, be my guest! Enjoy the privilege of having a professional guide who knows what he do and make your visit unforgettable!
Hagiasophia is one of the standing ancient wonders of the world from 6th century. It is 1500 years old and full of hidden details left by Byzantines and Ottomans. Imagine visiting such a historical busy place maybe only one time in your life! You would not wanna just take a look but try to get the best of it.

Note: You can also skip the long ticket line in busy times and save hours.

What's included

  • Guiding service
  • Gratuities
  • Its not included ! I can get Skip the Line!I will get your tickets in advance you can reimburse to me by cash

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket not included
    First of all imagine you are entering 1500 years old one of the oldest and once the biggest Cathedral in the world built by Byzantines that housed for Christians and Muslims for years. It's unique to see Christian mosaics and Islamic elements together in one place in the world. Hagiasophia today once again became a serving mosque.(Still having the Byzantines mosaics )With one shot you will see a church and a mosque and learn both of it! Firstly you will discover the deep history of Hagiasophia from the beginning till today.

    Upper gallery has stunning Byzantine mosaics and beautiful inner details like Islamic calligraphies, hidden Viking graffiti and Islamic additions. There are also a lot of small but very important symbols and details left from church and The Coronation Area of Byzantine Emperors. When the tour finished you can stay longer inside if you like to.

    We are not entering the prayer area we can only visit upper gallery visiting area.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you arrived to Hagiasophia visitor entrance ,you will see me standing with a black umbrella at the Sultan Ahmet III Fountain

End point

When you arrived to Hagiasophia visitor entrance ,you will see me standing with a black umbrella at the Sultan Ahmet III Fountain

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You can’t take your stroller inside for ride but foldable one carry with you.
  • Wheelchair can not go upper gallery but only they can visit the first floor(prayer area)

Cancellation policy

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

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