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Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Private Tour Best Highlights

5.0 (100 reviews) 40 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Private Tour Best Highlights

About this activity

1. ATTENTİON♦️ Hagia Sophia entrance fees are not included in the tour price.

At the beginning of the tour, the entrance fees must be paid in CASH directly to the guide

Children’s tickets Under the age of 7 are free of charge; however, presenting a valid passport or ID is mandatory.

2.Dress Code: Women must cover head, shoulders and knees.Men ;must cover shoulders and knees.No tank tops or short shorts.Scarves available at entrance (1–3€).

3.Access:Strollers and wheelchairs not allowed upstairs. Upper gallery stairs are steep may be difficult for those with mobility issues

4.MEETING POINT! We will meet you, in front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia. On your way, please do not let anyone approach, follow, or walk with you. For your safety, avoid all interactions with strangers

This is one of the most preferred Private tours among visitors-don’t miss out!

By Septillion Travel Agency

TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Excellent Quality Additional fees Low Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration
40 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Hagia Sophia guide

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private Licensed Tour Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Admission fees: Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket ( Ticket fee: You can pay in cash to your guide in EUR, USD, or TRY )

Itinerary

  1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    40 min Admission not included

    It will be an Unforgettable Tour. Hagia sophia was built in 532-537 AD. It has 1500 years of history , there are a lot of details inside . Lots of Mosaics and icons and it is a unique place to see , different religions and cultures.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • There are two entrances to the building.

    One for the Muslims and Turkish citizens and another one is for the foreign visitors … We meet at the main foreign visitors entrance of Hagia Sophia Museum, at the front of the Hagia Sophia ticket office.

End point

  • There are two entrances to the building.

    One for the Muslims and Turkish citizens and another one is for the foreign visitors … We meet at the main foreign visitors entrance of Hagia Sophia Museum, at the front of the Hagia Sophia ticket office.

Using your ticket

The museum entrance fees are not included in the ticket price. Guests must pay these entrance fees in cash directly to the tour guide before the tour begins.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

  • Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.

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