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🇹🇷 Istanbul
Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
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Explore one of the world's most extraordinary buildings with a skip-the-line ticket and audio commentary in 23 languages. Built as a Christian cathedral in 537 AD, converted to a mosque, then a museum, and now a functioning mosque again, Hagia Sophia's story mirrors the history of Istanbul itself. Marvel at the massive dome that seems to float 56 metres above the floor, the glittering Byzantine mosaics, and the calligraphic roundels added during the Ottoman era. An augmented reality experience is included, and a combo ticket for the History and Experience Museum can be added at booking.
What makes this tour
Skip-the-line entry to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Audio commentary in 23 languages
Augmented reality experience bringing the history to life
See the massive dome floating 56 metres above
Admire Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman calligraphy
Optional combo ticket for the History and Experience Museum
What's included
- Skip-the-line entry ticket to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
- Audio commentary in 23 languages
- Augmented reality technology experience
- Free internet access for the AR experience
- History and Experience Museum combo ticket (if that option is selected)
Best for
History buffsArchitecture loversFirst-time visitors
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