Turkey
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

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Hagia Sophia: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

Explore ancient mosaics and walk the upper galleries at this historic landmark

Duration: 1h

Max group size: 20

Live guide: English

Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Wheelchair accessible

Duration: 1h

Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Max group size: 20

Wheelchair accessible

Live guide: English

Registered address: Bereketzade Mah. Bankalar Cad Nazli Hani No 25 lc Kapi no: 2, 34421, Beyoglu Istanbul, TR

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What's included

Skip-the-line ticket

1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia

Augmented reality (AR) technology APP

Audio guide on your smartphone

What's not included

Skip the line at security, all guests must go through the security check

Headset for the audio guide

Limited guiding service inside Hagia Sophia

Scarf to cover female visitors' hair

Meeting point

At Meydanı Caddesi, 34122, Istanbul

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.

Description

Meet your guide near the Hagia Sophia and start your tour with a walk to the monument. Learn about the history, the old city, and the blend of Christian and Islamic heritage. Discover the architecture of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires.

Inside the Hagia Sophia, your guide will show you how to use the Augmented Reality (AR) app and audio guide so you can explore all the highlights together. After the tour, you can stay inside as long as you want.

Walk through the nave and visit the upper galleries for great views. See the mosaics of biblical scenes and calligraphic panels up close and experience the calm atmosphere of this historic site.