Hagia Sophia Divine Wisdom
Experience an exclusive Hagia Sophia tour led by a distinguished professor—the author of one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date monographs on Hagia Sophia and the main figure in the Netflix docu...
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Free cancellation
Free cancellation until 24 hours before.
Guide Language
English
Location
İstanbul
Group Size
2-9 Person
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€60.00
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Please ask for the availability due to high demand for the tour.
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Depending on your available time, the tour starts with a detailed walk around Hagia Sophia, explaining its architectural evolution.
Next, you'll take a ramp to the upper gallery, where you can closely examine features such as the marble door, carved capitals, and exquisite Byzantine mosaics the highlights of this historic building.
The upper gallery offers a unique view of the dome from inside and of the main hall below, perfect for a complete observation.
For groups of more than two, the tour uses a radio earphone system for smooth communication. Please note that access to the upper gallery requires a ticket fee.
Depending on your schedule, the tour lasts between 1 and 2 hours plus transfers
Important Notes
Prof. Dr Sedat Bornovalı, an art historian, graduated from Boğaziçi University. He continued his studies at Istanbul University and Istanbul Technical University.
Passionate about sharing knowledge, he started working as a tour guide during his university years, introducing the monuments of his city to distinguished visitors, including Pope Benedict XVI. Among his former clients, he fondly remembers Professor Umberto Eco.
His enthusiasm for spreading knowledge has often brought him to television and, more recently, led to a collaboration with Netflix for a documentary dedicated to an entire night spent inside Hagia Sophia.
Today, he primarily shares his expertise as a Professor of History of Architecture at Nişantaşı University in Istanbul. His recent book about the Bosphorus became a bestseller in Turkey, has been translated into English, and will soon be available in Italian.
He is also the author of monographs on three significant monuments in Istanbul: Hagia Sophia and the Catholic churches of Santa Maria Draperis and Surp Yerrortutyun.
Honored with the titles of Knight and Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, he also focuses his research on uncovering previously unknown aspects of Italian cultural heritage in Istanbul.
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About this activity
Free cancellation
Free cancellation until 24 hours before.
Guide Language
English
Location
İstanbul
Group Size
2-9 Person
From
€60.00