Hagia Sophia tickets and tours
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket with 1-hour guided tour and audio guide
Buy an entrance ticket for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hagia Sophia and discover its history through a guided orientation walk.
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Istanbul silver combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace
Book now to enjoy the heart of Istanbul's Old City and see the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace and panoramic views from Çamlıca Hill.
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Skip-the-line Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar tour
Book now your combination Istanbul guided tour with skip-the-line entrance to the majestic Hagia Sophia and a visit to Grand Bazaar.
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Istanbul mosaics and Blue Mosque 1-day small group tour
Visit the most important sites in Istanbul. Book your tour online and discover the marvelous Hagia Sophia, the impressive Blue Mosque and much more!
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Istanbul gold combo day tour with Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and private boat cruise
Experience the heart of the Old City visiting the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Covered Bazaar with a private boat tour on the Bosphorus.
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Basilica Cistern, Bosphorus Cruise, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque Cable Car
Admire Istanbul's skyline during a Bosphorus cruise. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar, and take in the view from Pierre Loti Hill.
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All-in-one Istanbul tour with sunset yacht cruise
Make the most of your limited time in Istanbul with this all-in-one Istanbul tour featuring a sunset cruise on a yacht.
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Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more
Book Experience cruising the Golden Horn, Bosphorus and more to learn with an audio app, cruise along the 32 km Bosporus, and enjoy seeing Istanbul's main attractions including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Maiden Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and many more.
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Book this day tour in Istanbul to discover the wonders of the city, including the iconic Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
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Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul tour
Discover Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern Istanbul with an English guide and an audio app provided in 9 languages. Admire the Hagia Sophia architecture and learn about the glorious Topkapi Palace and Fatih Sultan Mehmet.
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Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar Guided Tour
Discover Istanbul's old city in this 4-hour guided tour, discover Byzantine and Ottoman relics, learn about Hagia Sofia Mosque, and visit the Grand Covered Bazaar.
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Istanbul Byzantine & Ottoman Relics - Day Tour
Get all the best information for the Byzantine & Ottoman Relics day tour in Turkey and book your tickets, at official rates. Get informed, plan and book your Istanbul tours.
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Bosphorus boat tour and audio guide app
Bosphorus boat tour in Istanbul. Discover with family and friends the Hagia Sophia, the Galata Tower and Ciragan Palace from a different perspective
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Join an immersive glass shaping workshop near Galata Tower. Craft your own masterpiece and delve into Istanbul's history.
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Istanbul Emaar SkyView Experience with Optional Aquarium Ticket
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Immerse yourself in an engaging perfume-making workshop in Istanbul, and craft your own fragrance.
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Cappadocia Travel Pass with 35+ Attractions Included
Explore Cappadocia with a flexible travel pass. Enjoy hot air balloon rides, winemaking sessions, off-road safaris, and more. Book now!
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2- and 3-Day Istanbul Museum Pass with Skip-the-Line and Audio Guides
Explore Istanbul's top museums with a 2- or 3-day pass. Skip lines, save money, and enrich your experience with audio guides. Ideal for history and art lovers.
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1-Day Istanbul Fast Pass with Skip-the-Line Entrance Tickets
Explore Istanbul's top landmarks. Enjoy skip-the-line access to Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and a Bosphorus Cruise.
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The inside story
Known for its massive dome, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is a former Greek Eastern Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral. After this it was an Ottoman imperial mosque and, in these days, used as a museum. This beautiful marvel blends elements from its Christian and Islamic heritage, creating a truly unique place to visit.
The Hagia Sophia was built in its present form in A.D. 537 by the Byzantine Empire at the beginning of the middle ages and remained an Eastern orthodox cathedral for 916 years. After the Ottoman conquest in 1453, it was transformed into a mosque, which it remained for 482 years. In 1935, the building was transformed into a museum by order of the Turkish President.
