Hagia Sophia Tour: Private Guide & Skip Line

Embark on a private tour of Hagia Sophia, skip the long queue, and explore the rich history with a licensed guide. Get free entrance and capture memorable photos.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hagia Sophia Mosque - An Unforgettable Experience Awaits. Constructed between 532-537 AD, Hagia Sophia boasts 1500 years of history. Inside, you’ll find numerous intricate details, including a wealth of mosaics and icons. This unique site offers a glimpse into various religions and cultures.
What's Included
  • Private Licensed Tour Guide
  • Skip The Ticket Line
What's Not Included
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

By Septillion Travel Agency
TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212

  1. Attention ♦️ Please note that the entrance fees for Hagia Sophia are not included in the tour price. At the start of the tour, these fees must be paid in cash directly to the guide. Children under the age of 7 can enter for free, but a valid passport or ID must be presented.
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Location
Hagia Sophia
Ayasofya Meydanı
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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W7532dbandrewr
Feb 7, 2026
Lovely, wonderful, 10/10 experiences with Muhammet İşin! - Muhammet İşin is the ABSOLUTE MAN! We went with him today to Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern for our first excursion out in Istanbul. He was very kind, extremely knowledgeable, and exceptionally professional. I would definitely do another tour with him in the future. Not only were the sights wonderful to behold, but the in depth knowledge accompanied by the sites made the experience so much better. He was an integral part of that.
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Sooooophiah
Feb 2, 2026
Warm, flexible, and genuinely helpful—perfect for anyone! - A wonderfully warm and attentive licensed guide who adapted smoothly to a last-minute schedule—many thanks. The Hagia Sophia tour was professional and clear, and Muhammet patiently and thoughtfully answered every beginner’s question. He even spent an extra hour with us visiting shops and helping us find an excellent handmade Turkish carpet—an especially memorable experience for a brief stop in Istanbul.
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Iselkin
Jan 4, 2026
Great knowledge and value for money - Very interesting tour which allowed us to skip the ticket line and learn information we wouldn't have gained from information boards or audio guide. Very friendly and not too lengthy. Would recommend!
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Katecw1935jj
Dec 31, 2025
Great tour of he Hagia Sophia - Muhammet was a terrific guide. So knowledgable that after many visits even I learnt something new. First time visitors n the group had a great introduction to Istanbul history as well as the Hagia Sophia. Would definitely recommend.
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F981uytheresaw
Dec 31, 2025
Hagia Sofia tour - I visited Hagia Sofia with my family and friends. We had a private tour with Muhammet Işin who was extremely knowledgeable and we saw things that we would not had we not had Muhammet taking us through it. We had a really enjoyable experience.
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Živilė
Dec 13, 2025
Excellent guide, spent a great time, lots of interesting info. - 5 I highly recommend guide Muhammet Ișin. Professional, just right — neither too much nor too little; he provides interesting information you won't find in brochures. Pleasant, helpful, and speaks English well.
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Fraserm2016
Nov 25, 2025
Wonderful Highlights of Istanbul. - Spot-on at 9am Erdem arrived to take me on a tour of the city to see many of the Highlights. I have a listing of what I wish to achieve and I show it to him. Away we go and it was discussion all day with stops for coffee, lunch and a beer by a marina on the Asian side. This young man is dedicated to the work he does and he does it so well. He gives his clients options with an explanation and this is so good. I see him going far in his profession and his attitude to please with good retention of detail will help him so much. I enjoyed all the sites I saw but what I particularly liked was introducing me to the world of the ordinary city dwellers and good examples of this is where we visited for food and drinks. I was relaxed throughout. Easy to get on with, relaxed and yes dependable. Cheers, Fraser.
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606stefanieg
Nov 2, 2025
Wonderful, detailed insights - Our tour with Mohamed at Hagia Sophia was charming, funny and detailed. We got wonderful insights into the eventful history and architecture of the World Heritage Site. It's worth it!
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740mathewd
Oct 23, 2025
Excellent - Mohammed was so knowledgeable about the history oh Hagia Sofia, Istanbul, and Turkey itself! Highly recommend him for every tour
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Tourist06550011066
Oct 21, 2025
Excellent 60 Min Private tour of the Hagia Sophia - We had Mohammed as guide and it was an excellent experience. He was very knowledgeable and well versed in the history of the building and the city as a whole. His command of English was excellent and we could easily follow his stories and explanations. Mohammed also was extremely polite throughout and accepted payment only after completion of the tour to our satisfaction, making it a highly trustworthy experience as well. Thank you!!
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From $100 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).