About This Tour
You will see the recently opened (15th January 2024) upper gallery as the museum part of Hagia Sophia. Private 1-hour guided tour of Hagia Sophia, unraveling its rich Byzantine and Islamic past with an expert. You will enjoy the smooth entry with skip-the-line tickets. Your visit with direct access to the second-floor Visitors Area, the best top view of the mosaics and architecture of the Hagia Sophia. You will also have deeper information into Hagia Sophia's history with unique insights. You will learn about its history from a professional 25-year experience guide. You will see the mosaics well worth seeing, Deesis mosaic, Omphalion, Viking Inscription, Marble Door, Empress Lodge, Grave of Enrico Dandolo
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Meeting Point
Before entering the first gate of Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmed the 3rd Fountain near the entrance of Haghia Sophia's visiting area
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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