Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Tour Times

Monday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Tuesday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Wednesday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Thursday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Friday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Saturday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Sunday: 09:00 AM, 14:00PM

Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Meeting and Picking up

Click for location: MEETİNG POINT GERMAN FOUNTAIN

We meet with our guests in front of German Fountain like the photo.

• How to get there?
• The location of the palace is in the Sultanahmet area. The historical city center of Istanbul is convenient to access with public transportation.
• From Old City Area: Get the T1 tram to Sultanahmet tram station. From the tram station to the German Fountain is just a 1 minute walk.
• From Taksim Area: Get the funicular from the Taksim Square to Kabatas. From Kabatas take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet station. From the tram station to the German Fountain is just 1 minute walk.
• From Sultanahmet Area: It is within walking distance of the majority of the hotels in the area.

Our guide will hold MANOLYA TOURS flag at the meeting point.

About Tour:

By joining our Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets, you can skip the line of the museum, save time and get enough information about visiting places. You don’t need to spend hours on the line of museum with our official licensed Istanbul tour guide.

As Manolya Tours, we will be glad to help you and assist you with the Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets.

Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

What To Expect?

Hagia Sophia:

Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a renowned architectural marvel with a rich history. Here’s a brief overview:

1. Historical Significance: Originally built as a Christian cathedral in the 6th century during the Byzantine Empire, Hagia Sophia served as the center of Eastern Orthodox Christianity for nearly a thousand years.
2. Architectural Masterpiece: Hagia Sophia is celebrated for its massive dome, innovative architectural design, and intricate mosaics. It is considered one of the greatest achievements of Byzantine architecture.
3. Cultural Transformation: Following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed II. Islamic features such as minarets and mihrabs were added, and the building served as a mosque for nearly 500 years.
4. Secularization and Museum Conversion: In 1935, under the Republic of Turkey, Hagia Sophia was secularized and converted into a museum by the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey. It became a symbol of Istanbul’s diverse cultural and religious heritage.
5. World Heritage Site: Hagia Sophia was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its outstanding universal value as a masterpiece of human creative genius.
6. Recent Developments: In July 2020, Hagia Sophia was once again converted into a mosque by the Turkish government, sparking international debate and controversy over its status and significance as both a religious and cultural symbol.

Overall, Hagia Sophia’s history reflects the cultural and religious diversity of Istanbul and its importance as a symbol of continuity and change over the centuries.

Additional Info

• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
• Hagia Sophia is open every day and tourists can visit only upper gallery.
• We recommend to most travelers this Fast Track Hagia Sophia Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Cancellation Policy

• If you cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience, you will receive a full refund.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, you will not be refunded.
• If you want any changes less than 24 hours before the start time, it will not be accepted.
• If the tour is cancelled due to poor weather, we will offer a different date or a full refund.