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Istanbul: Hagia Sophia Tour with Optional Blue Mosque Tour

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Overview

  • Guided tour of the Hagia Sophia with expert local guide
  • Discover Byzantine & Ottoman history and hidden stories
  • Admire golden mosaics, domes, and calligraphy panels
  • Stay inside after the tour to explore at your own pace
  • Optional Blue Mosque tour – perfect cultural combination

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point look for the tour guide with the yellow ribbon at the white flag.
    • Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-ticket-line entry ticket
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stay inside Hagia Sophia as long as you want
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1-hour Blue Mosque tour (if option is selected)

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Skirts, Sleeveless shirts

What you can expect

Discover the Hagia Sophia, where Christian and Islamic heritage unite in stunning harmony. Your expert licensed guide will bring its rich history to life — from the Byzantine emperors to the Ottoman sultans — revealing the secrets behind its grand dome, golden mosaics, and calligraphic panels. After the tour, you may stay inside and explore freely.

Optional: Enhance your experience with a Blue Mosque guided tour. Visit Istanbul’s most famous mosque with the same knowledgeable guide, learn about Islamic art, Ottoman traditions, and daily worship, and admire its breathtaking blue tiles and majestic courtyards — a perfect complement to your Hagia Sophia visit.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. At the meeting point look for the tour guide with the yellow ribbon at the white flag.
    • Binbirdirek, İstanbul, Türkiye