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Istanbul Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

By ROSOTRAVEL Turkey
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$911 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the secrets of the Hagia Sophia Mosque with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
  • Beat the crowds with fast track tickets to this UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Learn about Hagia Sophia’s Christian and Islamic history, architecture and art
  • Visit the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • Enjoy Pickup & drop-off with private car service (3,5- & 5,5-hour options only)

Activity location

    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Divanyolu Caddesi, Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour
    • Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye

Check availability

2-hour: Old City & Hagia Sophia
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Price details
NZ$911.24 x 1 AdultNZ$911.24
Total
Price is NZ$911.24
3,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia with Transport
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Book a 1,5-hour return transfer and a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Price details
NZ$1,329.87 x 1 AdultNZ$1,329.87
Total
Price is NZ$1,329.87
4-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace Museum
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Book a private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.

Price details
NZ$1,327.08 x 1 AdultNZ$1,327.08
Total
Price is NZ$1,327.08
5,5-hour: Old City, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi with Transport
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Book a 1,5-hour return transfer and a 4-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum, and see the highlights of the Old City, such as the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. The tour is led by a Private Guide.

Starting time: 11:30 AM
Price details
NZ$1,774.23 x 1 AdultNZ$1,774.23
Total
Price is NZ$1,774.23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Guided Tour of Hagia Sophia, Old City and Topkapi Palace Museum (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide who fluent in the language of your choice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fast track tickets to Hagia Sophia Mosque (all options)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fast track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (4- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5- and 5,5-hour options only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets to the Imperial Harem of the Topkapi Palace Museum (optional, payable on the site)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fast track tickets to the Topkapi Palace Museum (in the 2- and 3,5-hour options)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in the 2- and 4-hour options only)

What you can expect

If you can only visit 1 place in Istanbul, it has to be Hagia Sophia. This building alone will tell you the city's full history, from Byzantine times, through the Ottoman Empire, to the new Republic of Turkey. Walk through Sultanahmet Old City and find out how Hagia Sophia has maintained its cultural significance over the centuries. Fast track tickets are included in this exclusive tour. Book now!

Book a 2-hour tour of Sultanahmet Old City and Hagia Sophia. It is the most visited attraction in Istanbul, so we provide fast track tickets to help you save time and avoid long queues at the ticket office. Together with our Expert Guide, you will discover the heart of ancient Constantinople and its largest and most important temple. You will be astonished by Hagia Sophia's serene atmosphere, architecture and art, which combines Christian and Islamic elements. Admire Hagia Sophia's Byzantine mosaics from the 9th-13th century and learn about the temple's construction and transformation from a Christian cathedral to a mosque. Find out how Hagia Sophia inspired the designs of Blue Mosque and other Ottoman buildings in Istanbul.

Choose the 3,5-hour option to book private transfers with a 2-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia and Old City. The estimated 1,5-hour return transfer includes both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, making it easier to get to the meeting point from any location in Istanbul. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a licensed driver and a private vehicle.

Book a 4-hour tour to see the highlights of Sultanahmet Old City and visit Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace Museum. Immerse yourself in Ottoman history, heritage and architecture. The Topkapi Palace Museum offers an insight into the everyday life of the Ottoman Sultans. Explore the historic palace with its elegant courtyards, pavilions and museum exhibits. Beat the crowds with fast trak tickets to 2 top-rated attractions of Istanbul!

Choose the 5,5-hour option to book private transfers with a 4-hour private tour of Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Old City. This option includes an estimated 1,5-hour return transfer from your accommodation. Both pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience. Take advantage of a private vehicle to travel in comfort.

Location

Activity location

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    • Istanbul
    • Istanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Divanyolu Caddesi, Alemdar, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye | Meet your guide in front of the World Heritage Center Hotel, Alemdar, Divanyolu Caddesi, Dr. Eminpaşa Sk. No:2, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour
    • Alemdar, İstanbul, Türkiye