Hagia Sophia tour with historian guide
Attractions & guided tours

Hagia Sophia tour with historian guide

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: Flexible
Do this because
  • Visit one of the most important attractions in Istanbul
  • Enjoy a 60-minute tour with a local historian guide
  • Discover the complex history of Hagia Sophia
What to expect

The Hagia Sophia is today one of the most important attractions in Istanbul and should not be missed during a visit to the city! Join a 1-hour tour with a certified historian guide to explore the beautiful mosque and understand the relationship between Hagia Sophia, Constantinople and Istanbul in the last 15 centuries.

Learn about the complex history of the impressive Hagia Sophia, which was once a church and today a mosque. With one of the few historian guides available in Istanbul, you will hear detailed stories about the UNESCO world heritage site and discover the architecture, mosaics, construction, the imperial dome, upper galleries and the decoration from the past.

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What's included
  • check Entry
  • check Tour with a local historian guide
  • check Audio guide app
What's not included
  • x_not_included Headphones
  • x_not_included Clothes and scarves (if needed) 4 Euros
Where

Cankurtaran, Welcome Card Meeting Point, Park İçi Yolu, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting point:
Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card guide (dressed in red), at the Hürrem Sultan Hamam. It is located below the trees, next to the newspaper kiosk and across from the Hagia Sophia..
What to remember
  • After the tour, you can stay inside the museums as long as you want and listen to the exciting stories and information in the included audio guide on your own smartphone
  • Audio guide app is available in English, German, Italien, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese and Polish
  • You will receive instructions for how to download the audio guide app on your voucher after booking
  • Download the app prior to the tour (ensure you have activated GPS)
  • Please bring headphones to listen to the audio guide
  • Appropriate and respectful clothing is required when visiting the Hagia Sophia
  • Women: shorts or skirts must be at least knee-length, no exposed shoulders or chest. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf
  • Men: shorts must be at least knee-length, no exposed shoulders
  • For those who do not meet the required dress code, clothes and scarves can be purchased at the entrance for about four Euros
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Provider
Istanbul Welcome Card
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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