Hagia Sophia tickets and tours
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar guided small group 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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Hagia Sophia, Bosphorus Cruise, Blue Mosque guided small group tour
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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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 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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Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square tour
Book this tour now to visit the UNESCO heritage Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square Tour in Istanbul. Enjoy fantastic Byzantine history and culture.
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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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1-hour private photoshoot in Istanbul
Capture your Istanbul journey with a private local photographer. Choose iconic backdrops like Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and more.
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Hagia Sophia skip-the-line entry ticket and optional audio guide
Explore the Hagia Sophia with priority access. Add an informative audio guide to learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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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.
