Hagia Sophia Private Tour With Official Guide - Fast Entry
Description
Explore Hagia Sophia with an official licensed guide and get priority access — no waiting in ticket lines. •On this expertly guided tour, you’ll bypass long ticket lines and enter Hagia Sophia through priority access, giving you more time to explore and less time waiting. •Step into centuries of history with a licensed guide authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Discover the grandeur of Byzantine architecture, admire the magnificent marble columns, multi-colored stone inlays, and the stunning golden mosaics depicting emperors, saints, and sacred scenes. •This tour reveals the rich 1,500-year history of Hagia Sophia — from its construction under Emperor Justinian to its transformation under the Ottomans — along with the artistic and symbolic meaning behind every dome, arch, and mosaic. With your guide’s expert storytelling, every step becomes an unforgettable journey through time.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Our guide, Tanju H. Abo, was wonderful. His knowledge of Turkish history is very deep. He is personable and very fluent in English. It was clear that he wants visitors to appreciate the history of Hagia Sophia and it architecture. We cannot say enough about what a terrific guide he is.
Tanju is an amazing guide !!!! He made my first time in Istanbul so special!!!! He is the best!!!!!!
Hello Dear Olivia, Thank you! You are so kind its great to hear that you loved the tour we hope tro see you again in Istanbul Best regards
Hands down the best tour / guide ever! Tanju took us all over Istanbul for a day (our first time visiting). He is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the city and we learned so much. We spent out first day in Istanbul with Tanju which was a great intro to the culture, the food and the sites. He even gave us ideas for several day trips we could take while in town. We took him up on almost all of his recommendations and were never disappointed. I can not recommend the tour and Tanju more!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Molly . İ really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us Looking forward to see you again Best Regards
