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Private Tour: Hagia Sophia Experience
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69 Ratings
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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.
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:
45 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.
- 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
- Official Tour Guide
- Official Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
This is a highly favored private tour among visitors—don’t miss out!
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Attention: The ticket costs €25 per person, payable in cash to your guide at the start of the tour. The admission fee is not included in this price, and you will need to purchase the entrance ticket separately. Children under 7 can join for free with a valid ID or passport.
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This is a highly favored private tour among visitors—don’t miss out!
- Attention: The ticket costs €25 per person, payable in cash to your guide at the start of the tour. The admission fee is not included in this price, and you will need to purchase the entrance ticket separately. Children under 7 can join for free with a valid ID or passport.
- Dress Code: Women are required to cover their heads, shoulders, and knees. Men must cover their shoulders and knees. Tank tops and short shorts are not permitted. Scarves are available at the entrance for €1–3.
- Entry: While we skip the ticket line, there may be a wait at the security check.
- Access: Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. The stairs to the upper gallery are steep and may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
- Tips: After the tour, feel free to ask for recommendations on dining or shopping. The guide is happy to share trusted local spots for unique rugs, leather goods, and various gifts.
- Meeting Point: Hagia Sophia
The tour is organized by a travel agency that is a member of TURSAB 18212 Septillion Travel Agency.
- 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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Camillacg
May 5, 2025
Very interesting tour with fantastic guide - A wonderful tour with our very well informed guide. We only had to wait for 10 minutes before we got in and he explained all about Hagia Sofia’s extremely interesting history.
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Tour784721
May 5, 2025
Excellent tour and guide. - The tour was excellent. Just the right length and full of interesting facts and details that we would never have known without our very well informed guide. It was well worth paying the extra money to skip the ticket line. Would highly recommend.
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Susan
May 5, 2025
Private tour of Hagia Sophia - Informative guide with excellent knowledge of the Hagia Sophia. Very interesting and perfectly timed. The guide was charming and very helpful.
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Z1693cvrachelg
May 4, 2025
Great tour with an exceptional guide - We had an amazing tour with Muhammet yesterday. We started really early and Muhammet had already got the tickets and was in the queue when we arrived so we didn’t have to wait at all. He was really knowledgeable and taught us so much about the history of Turkey and the Haggia Sofia. He was very enthusiastic and so informative. We absolutely loved the trip and could not recommend it more highly. Thank you so much Muhammet!
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Williamgu8994yc
May 4, 2025
10/10 - Day started well when we only had to que for 10 minutes and then we were in! Muhammad's knowledge was incredible, he really bought the beautiful old building to life. A fantastic guide, and one that I would highly recommend!
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Dream55065950751
May 1, 2025
Fantastic - Muhammad was great! He was so informed and brought the ancient structure to life! His English is perfect. At one point I asked about the call to prayer and he sang it for us. It was really beautiful. I would definitely recommend a tour with him!
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Pioneer19052369639
Apr 30, 2025
Excursion Old Town - Thank you for the interesting tour, it was very informative. I'm glad I got a guide like that.
Thank you so much!!!
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276linneab
Apr 27, 2025
Hagia Sofia private tour - Muhammed is very knowledgeable and speaks great English. Very nice and friendly and makes the experience easy to enjoy. We recommend!
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78kerris
Apr 24, 2025
Thorough and enjoyable! - Absolutely fantastic tour! You cannot go wrong with this guide. He personalized the tour to us and answered all our questions exceptionally.
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Wander60443827133
Apr 16, 2025
Visiting the Hagia Sophia with young people - Being our first time in Instanbul Mohammed took extra time to explain the history. We didn't feel rushed and felt we were able to move at our own pace. A very informative and friendly guide
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