Guided Tour to Hagiasophia
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Guiding service
Gratuities
Skip the Line!I will get your tickets in advance .
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Guided Tour to Hagiasophia
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Dawn K,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Osman was easy going and informative. We were not planning on hiring a guide, but he was so friendly, we were convinced to join him without any pressure from him. He has a personable style, adding a bit of humor to the tour. He is proficient in English and had no problem answering our many questions. We were so impressed, we hired him for the following day! I highly recommend hiring Osman!
有用且有趣的圣索菲特导览游
Maps30018036027,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Osman is humorous and knowledgeable. You won’t regret it by subscribing this experience!
Toured the entire city and loved learning all about the rich heritage that’s here in Istanbul.
A9821COmatts,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Osman was referred to me from a neighbor who had used him as a guide 5 yrs ago. His reputation lived up to all our expectations. He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and made sure that we were having a great time. Istanbul has been amazing walking the streets with him.
And great mix of knowledge and ease
Compass809079,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good balance of serious history and fun facts. Thanks to Osman’s tour we took so much more from our visits to Topkapi and Hagia Sophia. His stories stay in one’s memory and allow to see differently not only the sites we visited but the whole amazing city of Istanbul.
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