Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern Tour
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4h
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About this experience
Step inside the Blue Mosque to admire its stunning architecture and renowned blue Iznik tiles. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into Byzantine and Ottoman heritage, Islam, and Istanbul's rich history.
Skip the ticket lines and uncover the subterranean marvels beneath Istanbul's streets at the Basilica Cistern. Wander through this ancient water cistern, marveling at its architecture and the intriguing Medusa heads from Greek mythology.
Explore the historic treasures of Istanbul's Old City. Visit the Million Stone, the starting point of all roads in the Byzantine Empire, and the Hippodrome, which once served as the social and sporting center of Constantinople.
Admire the exterior of the Hagia Sophia and gain fascinating insights into this 2,000-year-old landmark. Before concluding the tour, your guide will provide you with skip-the-line tickets and an audio guide for Hagia Sophia, allowing you to explore the interior of this world-famous structure at your own pace.
Available options
Istanbul: Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern Tour
What's included
Hagia Sophia skip-the-line ticket
Basilica Cistern skip-the-line entry ticket
Basilica Cistern tour
Blue Mosque tour
Old City highlights tour
Hagia Sophia audio guide
English-speaking guide (No Guide for those coming late for tour)
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
Step into the majestic Blue Mosque and be mesmerized by its stunning architecture and the dazzling blue Iznik tiles that adorn its interior. Discover the fascinating blend of Byzantine and Ottoman heritage as you delve into the rich tapestry of Islam and Istanbul's captivating history. Explore a world where art, culture, and faith intertwine to create an unforgettable experience.
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Stop 2
Currently, guides are not permitted inside the Hagia Sophia. However, you will learn about its history from your guide outside the building. Afterward, you can enter with your ticket and explore using the included audio guide app.
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Stop 3
The included tickets allow you to skip the ticket line of both Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, but it is not possible to skip the security line. The security line at Hagia Sophia can take up to 60 minutes in high season. The security check at Basilica Cistern can take up to 30 minutes
What's not included
Skip-the-line entry to the Blue Mosque
Scarf and body cover at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
No Audio for Blue Mosque, Cistern and during tour.Audio avaliable only for St.Sophia
Available languages
Audio guide
DE
EN
IT
FR
ES
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
Our meeting point is below the trees across from Design Café and the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum at the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet. You can view the location on Google Maps using this link.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/P6mCcvd2SYJ3mdEL8
Important notes
if you are late to the meeting point, we will only send you your tickets, and you will not be able to continiue the tour with the guide. we kindly request that you be at the meeting point at least 15 mins before the tour departure time
Audio is valid only for Hagia Sophia. It is not valid for the Blue Mosque or during the tour.
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