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Istanbul Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h+
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Discover the secrets of the Hagia Sophia Mosque with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Beat the crowds with fast track tickets to this UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Learn about Hagia Sophia’s Christian and Islamic history, architecture and art
- Visit the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
- Enjoy Pickup & drop-off with private car service (3,5- & 5,5-hour options only)
Activity location
- Istanbul
- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Divanyolu Caddesi, Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour
- Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye
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2-hour: Old City & Hagia Sophia
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
What's included, what's not
Inclusions Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum (number of attractions depends on the option selected)Inclusions 5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choiceInclusions Fast track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options)Inclusions Fast track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)Inclusions Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)Exclusions Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional, payable on the site)Exclusions Fast track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in the 2- and 3,5-hour options)Exclusions Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in the 2- and 4-hour options only)
What you can expect
If you can only visit 1 place in Istanbul, it has to be Hagia Sophia. This building alone will tell you the city's full history, from Byzantine times, through the Ottoman Empire, to the new Republic of Turkey. Walk through Sultanahmet Old City and find out how Hagia Sophia has maintained its cultural significance over the centuries. Fast track tickets are included in this exclusive tour. Book now!
Book a 2-hour tour of Sultanahmet Old City and Hagia Sophia. It is the most visited attraction in Istanbul, so we provide fast track tickets to help you save time and avoid long queues at the ticket office. Together with our Expert Guide, you will discover the heart of ancient Constantinople and its largest and most important temple. You will be astonished by Hagia Sophia's serene atmosphere, architecture and art, which combines Christian and Islamic elements. Admire Hagia Sophia's Byzantine mosaics from the 9th-13th century and learn about the temple's construction and transformation from a Christian cathedral to a mosque. Find out how Hagia Sophia inspired the designs of Blue Mosque and other Ottoman buildings in Istanbul.
Choose the 3,5-hour option to book private transfers with a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and Old City. The estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer includes both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, making it easier to get to the meeting point from any location in Istanbul. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a licensed driver and a private vehicle.
Book a 4-hour tour to see the highlights of Sultanahmet Old City and visit Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum. Immerse yourself in Ottoman history, heritage and architecture. The Topkapi Palace Museum offers an insight into the everyday life of the Ottoman Sultans. Explore the historic palace with its elegant courtyards, pavilions and museum exhibits. Beat the crowds with fast trak tickets to 2 top-rated attractions of Istanbul!
Choose the 5,5-hour option to book private transfers with a 4-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Old City. This option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation. Both pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience. Take advantage of a private vehicle to travel in comfort.
Location
Activity location
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- Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Divanyolu Caddesi, Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour
- Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye