Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 537 AD at the beginning of the Middle Ages, it was famous in particular for its massive dome. It was the world's largest building and an engineering marvel of its time. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture”. The Hagia Sophia construction consists of mostly masonry. The structure is composed of brick and mortar joint that are 1.5 times the width of the bricks. The mortar joints are composed of a combination of sand and minute ceramic pieces displaced very evenly throughout the mortar joints. This combination of sand and ceramic pieces could be considered to be the equivalent of modern concrete at the time.

Additional Information

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks provided for travellers
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Guide will be holding a turquoise color flag or umbrella written out "Istanbul Walks", in front of exit gate

End location : Guide will be holding a turquoise color flag or umbrella written out "Istanbul Walks", in front of exit gate

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 2 : from 0 to 0 Persons

Child : from 3 to 6 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Adult : from 7 to 99 : from 1 to 6 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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