Explore the wonders of Hagia Sophia on the "Treasures of Istanbul" tour. Dive into its rich history, admire stunning architecture, and uncover the secrets of this iconic landmark with an expert guide.
Экскурсия с историком
Особенности:- Исследуйте Собор Святой Софии с местным экспертом
- Воспользуйтесь преимуществами экспресс-входа с лицензированным гидом
- Получите реальное представление о Соборе Святой Софии
Hagia Sophia is a true treasure of Istanbul, representing over 1,500 years of history, culture, and architectural brilliance. Originally built as a cathedral in 537 AD, it served as the heart of Byzantine Christianity before becoming an imperial mosque under the Ottomans in 1453. Today, it stands as a museum & Mosque and a symbol of the harmonious blend of Christian and Islamic art and architecture.
Visiting Hagia Sophia with a guide is essential to fully appreciate its significance. A knowledgeable guide will help you uncover the stories behind its grand domes, intricate mosaics, and stunning calligraphy, revealing the layers of history that have shaped this iconic structure. You'll learn about the engineering marvels that made Hagia Sophia a wonder of its time and discover the hidden details that most visitors overlook.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore Hagia Sophia with an expert. It's more than just a building; it's a journey through centuries of history, offering insights into the diverse cultural heritage that defines Istanbul.
- Skip-the-ticket ticket
- 1-hour guided tour inside & outside of Hagia Sophia
- Audio guide app in various languages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Headset
Book your tour, meet your guide, explore Hagia Sophia’s rich history and architecture, and uncover hidden stories and details that make this landmark a true treasure.
What to bring
- Headscarf
- Charged Smartphone
- Headphones
Not allowed
- Short skirts
- Shorts
Know before you go
- There is a mandatory security queue and it is not skippable. In high season security check can take up to 60 minutes.
- The visit duration and time can vary depending on the cleaning and disinfectant schedules of the authorities.
- Women must cover their hair and shoulders. Scarves are available for 100 TRY.
- Men & women must cover their knees. If you weare shorts you can buy a bodycover for 100 TRY.
- There is no need to remove shoes, explore comfortably.
- Only Turkish citizens are allowed in the prayer area during prayer times.
- This tour & ticket gives you access to the Visiting Area & Upper gallery not the prayer area.
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Фотографии клиентов
Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate. He built good rapport whilst educating us about the history of Istanbul.
Thank you for the thorough explanations. The visit trippled value thanks to Muhamad descriptopns.we learbed so much about the islma prayers and history!!!very informztive!!!
Mohamed lead a fantastic trip. Most informative and entertaining. Most impressed. Thx thx tnx tbjd thankssssssssd mehmetttttttttttttt
Went to the Hagia Sophia skip the line guided tour with Cenker Yüksel. He was a fantastic guide, very informative, friendly, and great sense of humor when appropriate!! Walked around with him after the tour trying to find some cold Powerades to combat the heat and thirst. Lovely time.
Good experience!