Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia

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  • Istanbul Free Tour
    10.00 10/06/2025
    Francescacalgaro8
    Alghero , Italy

    Pinar was an excellent guide: kind, helpful, and able to create a pleasant atmosphere for the entire group. With expertise and passion, she led us to Istanbul's most fascinating sights, enriching each stop with clear explanations and interesting facts. An unforgettable experience that I recommend to anyone who wants to discover the city in an authentic and in-depth way.

    I travelled with my partner
  • Istanbul Free Tour
    10.00 09/25/2025
    Jacquie
    Málaga , Spain
    I travelled with friends
  • Istanbul Free Tour
    10.00 09/30/2025
    Israel Santiago
    Dublin , Ireland
    I travelled by myself
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A major symbol of Istanbul, the 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited monuments in the city, due to its majestic architecture, beautiful art and rich history.

History

Built in the 6th century under Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has served as a Christian church, a mosque and a museum.

How to visit Hagia Sophia

You can see the Hagia Sophia from the outside as part of a walking tour of the city. Guides are not permitted within the mosque, though our Hagia Sophia skip-the-line tour provides an audioguide to use while inside!

While you're there...

Hagia Sophia is just a short walk from a number of the city's other major landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome of Constantinople.