Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Private Tour Best Highlights
Overview
1. ATTENTİON♦️ Hagia Sophia entrance fees are not included in the tour price.
At the beginning of the tour, the entrance fees must be paid in CASH directly to the guide
Children’s tickets Under the age of 7 are free of charge; however, presenting a valid passport or ID is mandatory.
2.Dress Code: Women must cover head, shoulders and knees.Men ;must cover shoulders and knees.No tank tops or short shorts.Scarves available at entrance (1–3€).
3.Access:Strollers and wheelchairs not allowed upstairs. Upper gallery stairs are steep may be difficult for those with mobility issues
4.MEETING POINT! We will meet you, in front of the ticket booths at the tourist entrance of Hagia Sophia. On your way, please do not let anyone approach, follow, or walk with you. For your safety, avoid all interactions with strangers
This is one of the most preferred Private tours among visitors-don’t miss out!
By Septillion Travel Agency
TÜRSAB A-Class License No: 18212
What's Included
- Private Licensed Tour Guide
- Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket ( Ticket fee: You can pay in cash to your guide in EUR, USD, or TRY )
Meeting Location
Sultan Ahmet
Ayasofya Meydanı No:1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+03).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private Licensed Tour Guide.
- Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket ( Ticket fee: You can pay in cash to your guide in EUR, USD, or TRY ).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Private Tour Best Highlights is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hagia Sophia Skip the Line Private Tour Best Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private Licensed Tour Guide
- Hagia Sophia Entry Ticket ( Ticket fee: You can pay in cash to your guide in EUR, USD, or TRY )
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Strollers and wheelchairs are not allowed upstairs. Baby Strollers must be carried by hand. ———————————————————- Since we will visit the upper gallery of Hagia Sophia, please note that the stairs are steep and may be hard to manage for those with walking difficulties.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
