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Guided Tour to Hagiasophia

Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
$40
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Guided Tour to Hagiasophia offers an immersive journey through one of the ancient wonders of the world. This tour provides a unique perspective with a professional guide who brings the rich history of this site to life.

  • 🏛️ Explore Hagiasophia, a 1500-year-old architectural marvel that has served as both a cathedral and a mosque, showcasing a blend of Christian and Islamic elements.
  • 🗣️ Receive expert guidance from a knowledgeable human tour guide who speaks English, ensuring you grasp the significance of this historical site.
  • ⏳ Enjoy a 1-hour guided experience that covers the deep history of Hagiasophia from its Byzantine origins to its present-day status.
  • 🖼️ Visit the stunning upper gallery featuring exquisite Byzantine mosaics and intricate Islamic calligraphies, along with hidden Viking graffiti.
  • 🔍 Discover important symbols and details left from the church, including the Coronation Area of Byzantine Emperors, enriching your understanding of the site.
  • 🚫 Note that the prayer area is not included in the tour; however, you will have access to the upper gallery visiting area.
  • 🎟️ Skip the long ticket lines with advance ticket procurement; just reimburse your guide in cash for your entry.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the tour location.
  • ♿ Wheelchair accessibility is limited to the first floor (prayer area), while foldable strollers are permitted for your convenience.

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Guided Tour to Hagiasophia
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

  • Guiding service
  • Its not included ! I can get Skip the Line!I will get your tickets in advance you can reimburse to me by cash
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
When you arrived to Hagiasophia visitor entrance ,you will see me standing with a black umbrella at the Sultan Ahmet III Fountain
Return details
When you arrived to Hagiasophia visitor entrance ,you will see me standing with a black umbrella at the Sultan Ahmet III Fountain

  • 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.

  • 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)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Guided Tour to Hagiasophia

    Location Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
    $40
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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