Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket with 1-hour guided tour and audio guide
Do this because
- 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
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!
Important to know
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
Tour guide
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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.
Provider
Royal Tours & Tickets
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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