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Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Overview

You will see the recently opened (15th January 2024) upper gallery as the museum part of Hagia Sophia.

Private 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia, unraveling its rich Byzantine and Islamic past with an expert. You will enjoy the smooth entry with skip-the-line tickets. Your visit with direct access to the second-floor Visitors Area, the best top view of the mosaics and architecture of the Hagia Sophia. You will also have deeper information into Hagia Sophia's history with unique insights.

You will learn about its history from a professional 25-year experience guide. You will see the mosaics well worth seeing, Deesis mosaic, Omphalion, Viking Inscription, Marble Door, Empress Lodge, Grave of Enrico Dandolo

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

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    What To Expect

    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    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.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip the Line Access?

    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). 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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    Activity code: C-450646P4

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