Uncover the best of Hagia Sophia Tour the local Way

"Dilek made our visit very easy and smooth. We were with our 3 kids and she made it really easy for them to understand and enjoy the Experience. Highly recomended guide with a lot of knowledge of Istambul. Thank you Dilek!"

"Oguz is a knowledgeable and skilled guide, who shaped the guided tour fully according to my desires."

"If you are wondering if the tour worth it and awesome, it most definitely is :) If you are wondering if you should book it, you most definitely should - right now! We told him beforehand that we wanted to buy a few carpets from Istanbul, and no one could have found the most beautiful ones for us better than he did! Cengiz is highly knowledgeable, personable, genuine, and kind. You will gain historical depth, understanding, and insight into one of the world's great cities and cultures"

"A group of six of us joined Gulce on this tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. She was a delightful guide. Lots of historical perspective and insights into the numerous phases of Aya Sophia. Well paced with time for questions. And of course recommendations on other sights, neighborhoods and restaurants. I only wish we had been told in advance to bring money for the entrance fee. But it all worked out. "

"We had an outstanding private tour with Gulce covering Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. She navigated us in with no time wasted in lines and brought both sites to life with engaging stories and clear historical context. Gulce answered what felt like a million questions with patience and depth, and her friendly, professional manner made the experience effortless and fun. We left feeling enriched and very happy with our choice—highly, highly recommended."

"With her depth of historical knowledge and engaging manner, Nihal brought to life the riches of the Hagia Sophia and old Constantinople. She welcomed our questions and through her answers deepened our knowledge and understanding of Istanbul's past and present. I would thoroughly recommend a tour with her. One thing to note - it was not clear at the time of booking that the entry price to the Hagia Sophia was not included, hence the price-value rating."

"We had a superb experience with Oguz in Istanbul. He tailored the short time we had with our limited schedule and went out of his way to show us the sites we wanted to see. He helped us procure skip the line tickets and guided us pointing out historical info and highlights we would have otherwise missed. He also helped guide us back to the cruise port afterward."