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Hagia Sophia Old City Tour With Optional Entry Inside Visiting Area
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey,
Istanbul,
Turkey
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Overview
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Polish, Chinese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Enter the legendary Hagia Sophia and enjoy a 60-minute highlights tour from an official Hagia Sophia licensed guide.Learn the history of the building and get useful tips. If you have any special questions about the architecture, the Byzantine or Ottoman Empire please do not hesitate to ask your guide.After the tour, you can explore the building at your own pace with the included audio guide app and spend as much time as you like inside. You will not regret visiting this timeless glory!
What to remember
Important info
Not allowed:
- No bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate and respectful dress code is required when visiting Hagia Sophia. Women should also partially cover their hair with a scarf
Know in advance:
- You can skip the ticket lines but cannot skip the security check. Security line waiting time at Hagia Sophia is up to 60 minutes in high season
- The highlights tour is in English, while the audio guide app is available in English, German, Italian, French, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese and Polish
- You'll find the instructions to download the audioguide on your voucher after purchase
- For those who do not meet the required dress code, clothes and scarves can be purchased at the entrance for about 4 Euros
Remember to bring:
- Your headphones for the audio guide app
What's included
Downloadable APP. Tour guide
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Enjoy a 60-minute highlights tour by an official Hagia Sophia licensed guide. Stay inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site as long as you want. Explore the Hagia Sophia with an audio guide app on your own smartphone. More than a tour - your guide will share their love of art history with you
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Royal Tours & Tickets
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the Dsign Cafe in front of the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum located on the Hippodrome, right next to Egyptian Obelisk. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.