Hagia Sophia Tickets: Historian Guided Tour

• Discover the wondrous Hagia Sophia, a revered attraction in Istanbul
• An hour-long tour from a historian guide guarantees you’ll learn and have fun simultaneously
• Soak up elements from the Byzantine era like its mosaics and galleries
• By the end of your tour, you’ll know all about Hagia Sophia, Constantinople and Istanbul’s history

• 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia
• Expert English-speaking historian guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

COVID Safety Measures

• All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
• The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
• Travel requirements: Guests must bring their own headphones
• Guests are required to bring and wear masks
• Guests will get a mandatory temperature check

Important Information

• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Don't forget to carry your own headphones to listen to the audio guide.

Dress Code

• Appropriate and respectful clothing is mandatory while visiting the Hagia Sophia
• Women should not wear knee-length shorts, skirts, or clothing with exposed shoulders or chests. Hair should be partially covered with a scarf
• Men should not wear knee-length shorts or clothing with exposed shoulders
• Clothes and scarves are available for purchase at the entrance of the attraction
• Hagia Sophia is under renovation, therefore, not all parts of the building are open to the public

Audio Guide App Instructions:

• Go to Apple or Play Store and search for 'YourMobileGuide'. Download the app.
• Open the App and select 'All Audio Tours'. Select Turkey, then Istanbul, and search for 'Hagia Sophia'.
• You'll receive your redemption code from the ticket window.
• Please note: there is limited internet at the attraction so please download the app prior to the tour.
• The app does not require internet once it has been downloaded but ensure you have activated GPS.

Timings

• Hagia Sophia: Daily from 9am - 5pm (last admission at 4pm)

Tour Timings

• Wed to Sun: 10am

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the Hagia Sophia to your tour guide
• If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
• Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

Meeting Point

• Meet your Istanbul Welcome Card tour guide, dressed in red uniform at the entrance of the Hürrem Sultan Hamam.
• It is located below the trees, next to the newspaper kiosk, and across from the Hagia Sophia. If you can not find him please call the emergency number (+ 90 546 911 84 14).
• Address: Cankurtaran, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul.
• Your guide will hand over the scarf for female visitors and together you start exploring this legendary building

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Tram

• Nearest tram stop is Sultanahmet, which is a 3-minute walk to the attraction
• Tram #L1 will get you here

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date selected during checkout