Hagia Sophia Tours and Activities

Hagia Sophia

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Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.

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Armagrandi Spina Hotel - Special Class

Armagrandi Spina Hotel - Special Class

4 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
per person
Jul. 28 - Aug. 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
Staff at the main desk were very helpful, booked a lot of tours for me, helped me with navigating around the area. Cleaners also did a great job everyday. Hotel is placed in the perfect location with great views of Hagia Sohia and the blue mosque, also have great views of the sea from the restaurant on the 6th floor. Overall my stay the the hotel for 5 nights was absolutely amazing.

Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2024

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

4 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
per person
Jul. 28 - Aug. 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews)
best hotel with best service

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa - Boutique Class

GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa - Boutique Class

5 out of 5
Istanbul City Center
per person
Jul. 28 - Aug. 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Montreal (YUL) to Istanbul (IST)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Great property in the heart of Sultan Ahmet district. Clean rooms, great staff, steps from little St. Sophia and the actual aya Sophia and Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Would recommend. Breakfast included.

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Shows & concerts

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Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All-inclusive)

Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All-inclusive)

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
4.3 out of 5 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $71 per adult
Bosphorus Dinner & Show Cruise (All-inclusive)

Shopping & fashion

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Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

Activity duration is 8 hours and 45 minutes
3.8 out of 5 with 249 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $147 per adult
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets

Food, drink & nightlife

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Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
4.9 out of 5 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $169 per adult
Taste of Two Continents: Istanbul Food Tour

Attractions

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Turkish Baths Experience at Cemberlitas Hamam with Private Transfer

Turkish Baths Experience at Cemberlitas Hamam with Private Transfer

Activity duration is 3 hours
2.7 out of 5 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price was CA $411, price is now CA $362 per adult
Turkish Baths Experience at Cemberlitas Hamam with Private Transfer

History & culture

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Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Activity duration is 21 hours
4.8 out of 5 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $305 per traveller*
Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour

Reviews of Hagia Sophia

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
185
" "5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
54
" "4 - Good 21.6%
3 - Okay
10
" "3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
0
" "2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.4%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
Nov. 20, 2019

A guide helps enjoy it.

5/5 - Excellent

Brian
Nov. 8, 2018

Go early to avoid crowds, bring binoculars

5/5 - Excellent

Rusd
Oct. 31, 2018

go early. Huge line ups

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Best Lodging Options Near Hagia Sophia

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Cankurtaran Mh., Tevkifhane Sokak 8, Istanbul, Istanbul
Seven Hills Hotel - Special Class
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Tiyatro Caddesi, No. 25, Beyazit, Istanbul, Istanbul
Radisson Hotel President Old Town Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
5 out of 5
Divanyolu Cd. Alemdar Mah., Ticarethane Sk. No 10 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel
GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
5 out of 5
Akbiyik Cad No 46, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
4 out of 5
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Sultanahmet Mahallesi Kadi Cikmazi Sok., No 11 1 Fatih, Istanbul
Seven Hills Palace & Spa
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet - Special Class
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet - Special Class
5 out of 5
Tevkifhane Sokak No. 1, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet - Special Class
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