Uncover the best of Hagia Sophia Tour the local Way

"We had the pleasure of a wonderful tour of Hagia Sophia and surrounding area with Gülce. She knew all the history which made the experience for all of us so much better. She even got us into the “tour” line for the Bassillica Cistern which saved us a lot of waiting around (and she also hard great knowledge on the Cistern as well). Thank you, Gülce, for making our trip so enjoyable!"

"We had a blast with Esra- from start to finish. We saw all the landmarks we wanted to see. Skipped the queues and heard the wonderful history from an extreme knowledge guide!!! Esra you rock. Will see you again soon!!!"

"My girlfriend and I wanted to see and learn about the great Mosques in Istanbul, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have chosen Ahmet to be our guide! He was on time, spoke perfect English and demonstrated excellent knowledge about the history. Next to that he took the time and also showed us the cistern basilisk! It was like we got a tour from one of our friends. Overall amazing experience, thanks again Ahmet!"

"Our family had an amazing morning with Ahmet. He taught us how to navigate the tram system, before giving us an eye-opening tour of the Hagia Sophia and the Hippodrome. Ahmet showed us special nooks in the Hagia Sophia and shared tales of palace intrigue. The buildings come alive with his stories of historical figures. He brought us to archaeological gems hidden in plain sight. He is passionate about Istanbul's cultural heritage and he a true gem.Thanks for an educational and entertaining morning!"

"Great time with Ugur. Very helpful and made the journey informative and interesting. Had great tips for other activities, restaurant, coffee shops and all sorts of things. Offered a very flexible experience. "

"My experience has been seamless and customised according to my requirements. I had a long transit between my flights and booked this experience to see the main sites around Istanbul. Gülce organised the best transfer. Gülce was very friendly and kind which made my experience enjoyable. She even showed me some extra places like the Grand Bazaar and we had dinner at a nice restaurant by the Bosphorus which had the most delicious dishes. She knew how to time the visits well and advised on the best way to navigate through Istanbul traffic. Unfortunately the weather was really cold and windy, but I will be back again and enjoy Istanbul better next time. Thanks a lot Gülce for everything. "

"Ahmed knows so much about the history of Istanbul and loves speaking about it. He made our visit to Hagia Sophia and surrounding more fun and meaningful. "

"Our tour with Ahmed was excellent! We enjoyed the tour very much. He has a great knowledge about the history and the city! I can highly recommend a tour with him! "

"A huge thank you to Emre for making our trip to Istanbul truly special! He is not just a guide but a wonderful host, full of knowledge and passion for the city’s history. Emre went above and beyond—ensuring a smooth fast-track entry to Hagia Sophia, guiding us back to our hotel via public transport (which he even paid for!), and even adding extra stops like the Blue Mosque and a Medresa that weren’t originally in our itinerary. He was always attentive, welcoming, and ready to help with anything we needed. If you’re looking for the perfect guide in Istanbul, Emre is the one! Highly recommended!"