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Hagia Sophia Private Tours - Skip the Ticket Line

Overview

  • - Skip the Ticket Line with Licensed Tour Guides⁠
  • - Join Guided Tours Every Hour & Every day
  • - Discover the Ancient and Modern History of Hagia Sophia
  • - Expert and Licensed Tourist Guides specializing in Hagia Sophia
  • - This is an Official  Private Guided Tour 
  • - Exclusive experience 

What's Included
  • - Licensed Tour Guide
  • - Skip the Ticket Line
  • - Flexible Time 
What Is Not Included
  • - Hagia Sophia entrance tickets are not included in the tour price 
  • - Skipping the security check is not possible — all visitors are subject to standard screening.
  • - Scarf
  • - Transportation 
  • - Admission Fee
What To Expect
  • - Ministry of Culture and Tourism–licensed guides  
  • - Unforgettable 40-minute journey through the 1,500-year legacy of Hagia Sophia.
  • - Skip the ticket lines and step into a world where history comes alive — from ancient empires to modern times.
  • - Discover hidden chambers, untold stories, and mysterious secrets that you won’t find anywhere else.
  • - This is more than a tour — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience inside one of the world’s most iconic monuments.
Important Information
  • - Visitors are required to pay the Hagia Sophia entry ticket fee in cash directly to the guide before the tour begins.(Not valid for those who have already made an online ticket payment.)
  • - Guests who do not pay the ticket fee will not be allowed to join the tour.
  • - Entrance tickets are not included in the tour package you purchased.
  • - Children under 7 years of age can enter for free, but a valid ID or passport must be presented at the ticket counter to receive a free ticket.
  • - Please remember to bring your children’s identification documents with you.
  • - Tourists are not allowed to visit the first floor of Hagia Sophia. The mosque administration does not permit this.
  • - Hagia Sophia is closed on Fridays between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM due to Friday prayers.
Dress Code
  • - As Hagia Sophia is an active place of worship, all visitors must follow the dress code:

WOMEN:
• Must cover their head with a scarf.
• Shoulders and knees must be covered.
• No sleeveless tops or short skirts.

MEN:
• Shoulders and knees must be covered.
• No tank tops or short shorts.

  • - If you forget a scarf, don’t worry — you can buy one at the entrance for 1 to 3 euros.
Accessibility
  • - Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed on the upper gallery level.
  • - Baby strollers must be carried by hand if needed.
  • - The stairs to the upper gallery are steep and not recommended for guests with mobility difficulties.
  • - There are no restrooms inside Hagia Sophia.
Duration
  • - 40 minutes ( flexible time )
Cancellation Policy
  • - No refunds are issued for cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour.
Help & Contact
  • - If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp:

📱 +90 538 589 02 36
📱 +90 539 465 92 82

Meeting Point

We will meet in front of the Historic Hürrem Sultan Bath (Hammam). The bath is located right across from Hagia Sophia, in Sultanahmet Square. It is a central and easy-to-find location. 
Guests are kindly requested to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.

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