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Hagia Sophia Guided Group Tour - Skip the Ticket Line

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Overview

Every day, we offer small group tours of Hagia Sophia with our licensed tour guides. You can skip the ticket line, save time, and avoid long waits. Discover the rich history of Hagia Sophia with an expert guide. We highly recommend booking this tour in advance.

Attention please: Tickets are not included in the tour price. You will need to pay for the ticket in cash to your guide at the entrance of Hagia Sophia.

1. Modest Clothing

Both men and women should dress modestly. Clothing that covers the shoulders, upper arms, and knees is required. Avoid shorts, mini skirts, sleeveless tops, or low-cut shirts.

2. Women’s Head Covering

Women are required to cover their heads with a scarf or shawl before entering the mosque area. If you don’t have one, you can usually borrow or purchase one at the entrance.

The tour is organized by a travel agency that is a member of TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies).

What's Included

  • Skip the Ticket Line
  • Tour Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket is NOT included
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı
Cankurtaran, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Binbirdirek
Sultan Ahmet Parkı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

What To Expect

The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Fast Track and Skip the ticket line with a professional licensed tour guide and we explain Hagia sophia’s wide history, mosaics, all the patterns inside , Byzantium, Roman, and Ottoman times in a short time. Hagia Sophia (Holy wisdom of Jesus ) was builet in between 532-537 by iustinianus.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not suitable for dissabled people
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hagia Sophia Guided Group Tour – Skip the Ticket Line?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hagia Sophia Guided Group Tour – Skip the Ticket Line?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Skip the Ticket Line.
  • Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • All Fees and Taxes.
  • Ticket is NOT included.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 7..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Hagia Sophia Guided Group Tour - Skip the Ticket Line is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not suitable for dissabled people
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hagia Sophia Guided Group Tour - Skip the Ticket Line will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Skip the Ticket Line
  • Tour Guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket is NOT included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not suitable for dissabled people
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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