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Skip the line and save time with a fast-track entry ticket to the Hagia Sophia. Explore the museum with a professional guide and learn about its history.

Highlights

• Skip the line and save time with a fast-track entry ticket to Hagia Sophia
• Explore the Hagia Sophia with a professional guide and learn about its history
• Discover the stunning Byzantine architecture and intricate mosaics inside
• Admire the massive dome and learn about the building's various purposes
• Hear about the building's transformation from a Christian cathedral to a mosque

Description

Explore the Hagia Sophia Mosque, a historic architectural marvel in Istanbul, on a guided tour. Learn about the building's history and admire its stunning Byzantine architecture, including its massive dome and intricate mosaics. Originally built as a Christian cathedral in the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia was later converted into a mosque in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. In 1935, it was transformed into a museum by the Republic of Turkey. However, in 2020, it was reconverted into a mosque by a presidential decree. Skip the line and save time with your fast-track ticket. Meet your guide and head inside to begin your tour. Admire the stunning Byzantine architecture, including the massive dome and intricate mosaics.

Includes

Skip-the-ticket-line English Tour Guide(if the private option selected) Fast track entry ticket with Audio Guide(if the option selected) 45 minutes tour(if the private option selected)

Important Information

• The Hagia Sophia is now a functioning mosque. Visitors are advised to dress modestly. Flash photography is not allowed inside the Hagia Sophia. Backpacks, large bags, and umbrellas must be left at the entrance. The tour involves a significant amount of walking, including stairs.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund