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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Türkiye
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Hagia Sophia Guided vs Self – Choose Your Style

Guides provide narrative depth; self‑guided allows flexible pacing. Both benefit from timing and etiquette.

12/8/2025
9 min read
Guide gestures under the dome to a small group

Choose based on learning style and patience with groups.

Guided Pros

  • Structured narrative, Q&A, context linking.

Self Pros

  • Free pacing; linger where light is best.

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Guided circle under arches

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Tour Tactician

Tour Tactician

I built this to help you meet Hagia Sophia with calm, context, and care—so the grand ideas, quiet prayers, and bright stones speak clearly.

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