Hagia Sophia Small-Group Tour - with Local Guide
Description
By Septillion Travel Agency TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212 Hagia Sophia Group Guided Tour (Entrance Ticket Fee Not Included) Ticket Information • Entrance ticket (€25 per person) is NOT included. • Tickets must be paid in cash or with Credit Card to the guide at the start of the tour. • Children under 7 enter free with a valid ID or passport. Dress Code: • Women: Headscarf required; shoulders and knees must be covered. • Men: Shoulders and knees must be covered. • Scarves are available at the entrance for approx. €2-€3 EUR You will skip the ticket purchase line with your guide. Security checks are mandatory and may involve waiting. Meeting Point: In front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia. Practical Info: • Open daily 09:00–18:00 • No restrooms inside • Upper gallery has steep stairs; strollers must be carried by hand Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour start time.
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Hagia Sophia Group Guided Tour (Entrance Ticket Fee Not Included) Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. Dress Code: • Women: Headscarf required; shoulders and knees must be covered. • Men: Shoulders and knees must be covered. • Scarves are available at the entrance for approx. €1–3. Ticket Information ⚠️ • Entrance ticket (€25 per person) is not included. • Tickets must be paid in cash to the guide at the start of the tour. • Children under 7 enter free with a valid ID or passport. Skip the Ticket Line: You will skip the ticket purchase line with your guide. Security checks are mandatory and may involve waiting. Meeting Point: In front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia. For your safety, please avoid interacting with anyone until you meet your guide. Practical Info: • Open daily 09:00–18:00 • No restrooms inside • Upper gallery has steep stairs; strollers must be carried by hand
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(107)
The guide, Muhammet made a great effort to engage our children aged 8, 11 and 14 without babying them. He was very knowledgeable and had a real.sense of the site, both it's historical.and contemporary significance. All the information we needed prior to the visit was provided clearly and in good time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this guide. You won't regret it.
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The guided tour is excellent, Muhammet has lots of knowledge, is very happy to answer questions, and we learnt a lot of history and local culture. Very interesting and the right length too at about 1h45
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A guide such as Muhammet is an absolute must for the Hagia Sofia - his wealth of knowledge & friendly personality elevated our experience immensely. Would highly recommend doing this experience. 10/10
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Muhammet was an amazing tour guide with exceptional and a true historian. If there were more stars on this review I would double it. Thank you, Muhammet from the 3 Kiwis, Aunt, Uncle and their niece Anneke xo
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A guide such as Muhammet is an absolute must for the Hagia Sofia - his wealth of knowledge & friendly personality elevated our experience immensely. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone. 10/10
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We had a great experience on this tour with Mohammed. I had a scheduling error and he was able to help us arrange a time that would work for us, free of charge. The actual tour was brief and to the point, and very informational. We would recommend to anyone!
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Our guide Muhammet’s knowledge of the mosque and the history of Turkey was extensive and very helpful for our understanding. We would highly recommend taking his tour.
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Our guide Muhammet was not only very knowledgeable, but a very warm and considerate person as well. We attended the tour together with my mom, who is already an elderly lady. And Mohammed really took care of her. He even switched from English to Russian, which mom understands better. The tour was one of my best experiences ever.
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I highly recommend our guide. He was very pleasant, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable during our visit to the Hagia Sophia Mosque. It was absolutely worthwhile. I would strongly recommend him—don’t choose anyone else. Muhammad was the best in so many ways.
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Incredible tour with very knowledgeable guide, an unmissable experience of the true history of Turkey!
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